Our Programs

OUR PROGRAMS

THE ARC LANCASTER LEBANON - PROGRAMS

Programs are underwritten by memberships, donations, and grants and supported by Lancaster County BHDS and Lebanon County MH/ID/EI, allowing us to offer our services at no charge.
Program Outreach Flyer (PDF)

ADVOCACY: EDUCATIONAL AND ADULT
An advocate is available year-round to assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism, and their families. We work with you to make sure your voice is heard and concerns are addressed. Need Advocacy Assistance? Fill in the form and someone will get back to you for intake.

FAMILY SUPPORT: for Parents of Children with IDD or Autism
Helping families and individuals dream and plan for an everyday life utilizing the LifeCourse Tools and other resources. Flyer (PDF)

THE ARC ACADEMY: Self-Advocate and Empowerment Group Flyer (PDF)
Helping adults with IDD or Autism learn skills necessary for independence

SIB TALK: Flyer (PDF)
Games, activities, and group discussions for siblings of children with disabilities

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Working collaboratively with community partners to offer trainings and webinars on topics of interest to people with disabilities and their support network

ARC ANGELS
Connecting community givers in Lancaster County with people with disabilities who need Holiday presents.

DIVERSE ABILITIES TRAINING (DAT) FOR SCHOOLS
Grade specific presentations for K-6 to help students achieve a greater understanding of peers with disabilities

INDEPENDENT MONITORING FOR QUALITY (IM4Q)
Monitoring teams interview people receiving services through the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) about the quality of their lives. Monitors are hired as Independent Contractors and people with disabilities and family members are encouraged to learn more about how to become a monitor. amy@thearclancleb.org

OUR FOCUS
The Arc Lancaster Lebanon assists people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism and their families to navigate an often complex system by coming alongside and asking what makes a meaningful life and helping identify what is needed to make that life happen. We believe a person with a disability has value and equal worth, and it benefits our community when people with disabilities are included. We work to counter the stigma that people with IDD come upon daily and help overcome barriers to inclusion and achievement.

OUR CORE VALUES
○ Impartial ○ Inclusive ○ Informed

NEWS & HAPPENINGS

Public Comment Webinar on Residential Performance Based Contracting

By Maureen Westcott • 24 Apr, 2024

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting a series of public comment webinars to provide an overview of how it proposes to implement Performance-Based Contracting for Residential Services effective January 1, 2025. Additional proposed changes to the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers that are not related to Performance-Based Contracting will also be covered. Registered participants will have the opportunity to provide verbal comments on the waiver amendment during the session. Sessions will be held for specific stakeholder groups. Preregistration is required. To register, follow the registration link under the session that best defines your role: Individuals/Families May 7, 2024 1:00-2:30 PM Individuals & Families – May 7, 2024 – 1 PM – 2:30 PM May 9, 2024 2:00-3:30 PM Individuals & Families – May 9, 2024 -2 PM – 3:30 PM