About the Arc

The Arc of Lancaster County was formed in 1962 by a group of parents who wanted to change how society accepted their family members with intellectual disabilities.  We continue their work by striving every day to achieve our mission:

 

Mission Statement

"The Arc of Lancaster County advocates for people of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families in reaching their fullest potential as interdependent community members."

 

 

The Arc of Lancaster provides the following free supports and services:

• Advocacy
• Community Education
• Independent Monitoring for Quality
• Information and Referral

 

The Arc of Lancaster County is affiliated with the following organizations:

The Arc of the United States
The Arc of Pennsylvania - Watch The Arc of Pa's 60th anniversary video!
Lancaster County Mental Health/Mental Retardation
The United Way of Lancaster County
The Mental Health/Mental Retardation Providers Association
PANO

 

The Arc of Lancaster County works in collaboration with:

Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster PA

Families of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster PA

Professionals who work with families and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster PA

Provider agencies who serve individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster PA

Government entities that fund services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster PA.

We work together to ensure that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have the same rights and privileges as anyone else in Lancaster PA.