Upcoming Fundraiser –

Bark for the Arc

Bark for the Arc Logo

Bring your furry friend out to Mack Park to enjoy an afternoon of fun and canine activities to benefit the no cost services and programs provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities at The Arc of Indiana County.

When? October 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where? Mack Park Fair Grounds, 750 South Sixth Street, Indiana, PA

This event will have a superlative contest and a costume contest for you to enter your pet into!

Participant registration is available on our Participant Registration Page. If you’d like, you can view/download our Participant Flyer.

Want to participate in the Paint and Sip? Paint a portrait of your dog or your dream dog! Register here!

Vendor registration is available on our Vendor Registration Page or you can print and submit our Vendor Registration Form.

We would greatly appreciate if you donate a basket for our basket raffle!! Our Basket Raffle Flyer has all the information you need.

If you’d like to sponsor this event, our sponsor page is here

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The Arc of Indiana provides information, education and support for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and for their families. We believe that the earlier a child receives the appropriate programs and services, within the community, the greater the opportunity for the child to grow up happy and successful.

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The Arc of Indiana County can assist parents and their children, as well as adults, in numerous ways. Our organization:

  • Provides information, resources and guidance needed by families to help their children succeed.
  • Assists in getting answers to questions and concerns about programs and resources for children and adults with disabilities and their families.
  • Helps families prepare for meetings with school and agency personnel.
  • Assists families with planning their child’s transition to a new school or work environment.

Quality education and appropriate services require a collaborative effort. We encourage and support positive communication between parents, students, educators, and agencies, organizations, and service providers.

For adults with disabilities, we can provide information about supports, transition, employment, and services so you can make informed decisions to help you have the life you want in the least restrictive environment possible. Helping individuals live their best life! 

The Arc works at the national, state, and local level to monitor laws and regulations that affect people with disabilities. We discuss disability issues with local legislators, develop action alerts, and advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. 

The Arc of Indiana County sponsors seminars, workshops, conferences, training, and fairs to increase public awareness on disability issues, provide resources, support, and education on topics relevant to our individuals and their families. We also conduct satisfaction surveys to monitor the quality of services being received by people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities called IM4Q.

We welcome volunteers and new members to support our activities, events and serve on our Legislative, Fundraising, Education, Community Outreach, and Public Awareness committees.