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The Arc of Philadelphia’s mission is to advocate with and for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, to promote active citizenship, self-determination, and full inclusion.

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Participants who regularly go out in the community

89%
Hours spent in the community

20,000
Volunteers

125
Program Participants

300

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July 12, 2019, 2:07 pm

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July 4, 2019, 11:24 am

Some history ahead of this #July4th. Did you know that @ArcPhilly was founded in 1948 by parents who sought better… https://t.co/6WAYghzGsG

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News and Announcements

The Arc partners with Big Apple Circus to offer sensory-friendly circus experience

Big Apple Circus Conducts sensory-friendly Autism show with sound lowered, lights dimmed, free 'manipulative' devices, and calming center.

Cultural Arts Receives Philadelphia Cultural Fund Grant!

SpArc Services is proud to announce that the Cultural Arts Program is a recipient of a 2019 Art & Culture Grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.