Advocacy
Advocacy has been the primary mission of The Arc since
its beginning in the 1940’s. The Arc of Butler County
was incorporated in 1957, and has rich history of advocacy
for people with metal retardation and related developmental
disabilities.
The Arc of Butler County provides:
- Support for parents/families to obtain early intervention
services for newborn and preschool children.
- Help with securing appropriate public school programs for
school-aged children with special needs.
- Assistance with the public school programs for transition
from school to community bound services.
- Aid to individuals and families in dealing with on-going
challenges in life.
- Systemic advocacy in cooperation with The Arc of Pennsylvania
and The Arc of the United States.
- General educational material regarding mental retardation
for the public.
- Information related to the prevention of mental retardation.
- The Arc of Butler County provides Advocacy services free of
charge for those who are having difficulties obtaining services
for themselves or a family member with mental retardation. For
more information contact The Arc of Butler County at 724-282-1500.