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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
Our mission is to work to include all children and adults with intellectual/developmental delays or other disabilities in every community by identifying barriers and best practices, building partnerships, and realizing solutions. We are an advocacy organization that supports parents and their students navigating the school system with IEP evaluations, appeal process, and assistance with, mediation requests, appeals, and due process hearings. The Arc also provides parent, individual, and agency trainings, speaker engagements, and seminars. The Arc is involved with Youth Expo's, and educational conferences for the Indiana and surrounding areas. The Arc has many in-house resources and literature available to parents, students, and individuals. The Arc also provides two parent groups a month for awareness and transition.
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, IM4Q Programming, Membership and Donations
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Email(s)
info@arcindiana.org - General
mjordan@arcindiana.org
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana County Armstrong County
Service Description
Provides information regarding disability issues
Provides information on legislation regarding disability issues
Provide support and disability related information to people with disabilities, their families, and community members in Indiana County
Provides information to people with disabilities, their families, agencies, providers and community members
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.
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 9-9:30-5-5:30
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 needs volunteers to assist with community events that are held throughout the year. Please contact the Executive Director Michelle Jordan for more information. 814-441-7981