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The Arc is proud of its accomplishments over the past 50+ years. The Arc believes in inclusive practice at all levels of society.

The Arc has led the movement to deinstitutionalize state centers across the country and is responsible for the Right to Education - P.L. 94-142— providing all children a free, public and appropriate education. We encourage you to read all of our national position papers available at www.TheArc.org. Nearly 100,000 members belong to The Arc, US, showing their support of the advancement of the rights and interests of approximately 7.2 million citizens with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities. The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania is affiliated with The Arc of the United States; The Arc of Pennsylvania; The Lackawanna-Susquehanna (L-S) Behaviorial Health Intellectual Disabilities Early Intervention (BHIDEI) Program, Behavioral & Developmental Programs of Wayne County and Carbon-Monroe-Pike MH/DS. The Arc of NEPA is also a member agency of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Carbon Counties.

12/01/2025
12/01/2025

What do I think is the most under-utilized disability resource for parents in Pennsylvania? Read and find out. Hint: It came from the PARC decree.

11/27/2025

Is toothbrushing a struggle for you and the person you care for who has intellectual or developmental disabilities? Get expert help in a live TEETH TALK webinar! A registered dental hygienist will answer all of your questions. Here are the links to register for the session of your choice:

Dec. 3 at 12:00 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec3
Dec. 10 at 5:30 pm: bit.ly/TeethTalkDec10

11/26/2025

For adults and families, an online event: Waiver 101: What is a Waiver, and what does it Do?
Thursday, December 4th
5:30pm - 7:00pm

From the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

"What Will Be Covered? ODP staff will provide an overview of the Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) CMS waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the 'waivers' came to exist and their purpose. The session will also include time to explore the DHS and ODP websites for this information."

Link to registration in comments

11/18/2025

Sunday November 30th from 1-2pm the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a Sibshop at the Beyond Behavior facility at 166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/MuBW9KFSrm

11/13/2025

Thanksgiving Fresh Food Pantry available for those in need this holiday on November 24th. Pre-Registration is required. Please note that you are replying to the Facebook post when calling. (570) 344-1186.

11/13/2025

Please join The Arc of NEPA advocacy department for a presentation on the topic "Honest Conversations about Sexuality" presented by The Peal Center. The presentation is for both parents and professionals and covers tips and tools for talking to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities about sexuality.

Wednesday November 19th at 6 pm:
Link to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ishH90JjTd6OlgjSR_LciQ #/registration

Please contact Katie Foley with any questions
kfoley@thearcnepa.org

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115 Meadow Avenue
Scranton, PA
18505

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