Mission Statement

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:

"The Arc of Lancaster County promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities."

  

 

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
PANO

The Mental Health/Mental Retardation Providers Association