Who We Are:

 

The Arc of Delaware County (DELARC) is a non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1956 by parents advocating for the health and well-being of their children with mental retardation.

 

Historically, The Arc of Delaware County has played a vital leadership role in securing civil rights and community inclusion for all persons with intellectual and related disabilities, including the right to education, workplace accommodation and community living.

 

Today, The Arc is the premier advocacy organization for children & adults with developmental disabilities and thier families. DELARC is a chapter of The Arc of Pennsylvania and an affiliate of The Arc of the United States.

 

Our Mission

 

It is the mission of The Arc of Delaware County to advocate for the rights, opportunities and self-determination of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. Together our network of members and community partners, we provide advocacy services for individuals and families, connect people with resources, improve systems of supports and services, promote inclusive community practices, and influence public policy.

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Feel free to learn more about the Arc of Delaware County by downloading our free brochures!

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Membership Brochure

Education Advocacy Brochure

Independent Monitoring For Quality (IM4Q) Brochure

 

 

The Arc Newsletters

 

News and Notes Summer 2010 (PDF file)

 

Winter 2008 (PDF file)

Spring 2008 (PDF file)

Summer Fall 2009 (PDF file)


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The Arc of Delaware County pursues its mission through these activities:

  • ● Child & Family Advocacy Services
    ● Adult & Family Advocacy Services
    ● Legislative Advocacy Services
    ● The Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q)
  • ● Social and Recreation Opportunities

 


  • Child & Family Advocacy Services
    help families negotiate special
    education service systems to meet the individualized educational &
    therapeutic needs of their children with developmental disabilities.

    Family Resouce Guide for Pennsylvania!!

     

    Adult & Family Advocacy Services provide adults with developmental disabilities and their families with support in obtaining needed
    community-based supports and services, as well as linkage to social, educational and vocational
    opportunities in the community.

     

    Legislative Advocacy Services provide Delaware County legislators with information and perspective regarding the impact of pending legislation on children and adults with disabilities
    and their families.

    You can become an Advocate today!
    ● Advocacy 101
    ● Take Action Checklist!
    ● Legislative Issues
    ● How to Contact Your Legislator


    Click here!
    To find your Local Legislators in Pennsylvania!!

  • The Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) project provides an annual “snapshot” of quality-of-life indicators for adults receiving community-based supports and services.

     


     

    Social and Recreation Opportunities are offered to support the development of social and recreational skills and promote the development of community inclusion practices.The Arc's social recreational program provides opportunities for socialization, friendship building and community inclusion through a variety of programs including First Fridays, a Friday night social club, Seasonal Dances, Daytrippers (trips to the theatre, sporting events, and cultural locations), and a variety of Bowling Leagues.