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The Arc of Indiana County
The Arc
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
The Arc-U.S. and The Arc-PA
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
The Arc of Indiana County is dedicated to empowering and including children and adults with intellectual and developmental delays, as well as other disabilities, in every aspect of community life. Our mission is to promote inclusion by recognizing abilities, providing opportunities, fostering equality, identifying and removing barriers, building strong partnerships, and implementing positive solutions. As an educational advocacy organization, The Arc supports parents and their students as they navigate the school system. This includes assistance with IEP evaluations, the appeal process, mediation requests, and connecting families with essential resources. We also provide a variety of training opportunities for parents, individuals, and agencies, as well as speaker engagements and educational seminars. In addition to our advocacy work, The Arc organizes programs and educational conferences for Indiana County and the surrounding areas. Our office offers a wide range of in-house resources and literature to support parents, students, and individuals with disabilities. We also host monthly parent groups to promote awareness, offer guidance, and provide support for successful transitions.
History of Organization
The Arc of Indiana County was established in 1973 as a non-profit organization.
Affiliations
The Arc of Indiana County is affiliated with the Arc of United States and the Arc of Pennsylvania
Legal Structure
Non-profit corporation
Funding Sources
Trees Grant, Community Grants, IM4Q Programming, and Private Donations
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Number(s)
724-349-8230
Contact Email(s)
info@arcindiana.org - General
mjordan@arcindiana.org
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana County, Armstrong County, Some surrounding county areas
Service Description
Provides information on legislation regarding disability issues
Provides parent, educator, and community member training and speaker events throughout the year.
Advocacy and assistance for parents and students in navigating their school IEP meetings.
Sensory-safe environment for dental and vaccine clinics
Keywords
Advocacy, Early intervention, disability rights, intellectual disabilities
Available Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm / Monday through Friday/answering machine available after hours Executive Director hours 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Fees/Cost for Services
None
Eligibility Requirements
Persons with disabilities, their families, support persons and community members
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Individuals can stop by our office in downtown Indiana or call our office to schedule an appointment.
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
Yes
Languages Spoken or Available
English
Speaker Available
Yes
Volunteer Use
Yes
Volunteer Need
Yes
Volunteer Description
The Arc of Indiana County is seeking volunteers to assist with community events held throughout the year. Please reach out to the Executive Director, Michelle Jordan, for more information. 724-349-8230