The Arc of Lancaster County

The Arc of Lancaster County supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages, and their families in reaching their fullest potential as interdependent community Members.

Description:
The Arc of Lancaster County provides individual advocacy, educational advocacy, systems advocacy and legislative advocacy. In addition we offer a sibling support group, community education and educational seminars for individuals with disabilities and their families. We also have a contract with Lancaster County Mental Health/Mental Retardation for Independent Monitoring 4 Quality.

History:
The Arc of Lancaster County was created in 1962 by a group of parents who wanted to change how society accepted their family members with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.

Contact people:

Ellen J. Schellenberger, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Donna Hornberger, Project Coordinator, (phone), (email) Peggy Bare, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 717*394*5257

Address:

630 Janet Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601 (See a map)

Web Site: http://thearcoflancasterco.org

Last updated on September 30, 2009