Every number tells a story. Every story represents a life. At The Arc of Adams County, our work is measured not just in data points, but in the moments when a family finally gets the support they need, when a self-advocate’s voice is heard in the halls of the legislature, and when a person with IDD takes their place as a full and valued member of our community. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished together.
By The Numbers
Year after year, we show up for the people and families who count on us.
Here’s what that looked like last year:
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individuals and families supported
We provided direct advocacy, information, and referral services to 258 people across Adams County last year.
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hours of systemic advocacy
From statehouse testimony to individual case advocacy, we spent more than 2200 hours fighting for the rights of people with IDD.
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community events & support group meetings hosted
We brought together individuals, families, partners, and allies at more than 30 events and support group meetings, building connection and raising awareness across Adams County.
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years of service
For over six decades, The Arc of Adams County has been in your corner.
Gallery
This is what inclusion looks like. We celebrate loudly, advocate fiercely, and show up fully for the people and families of Adams County. Here’s a glimpse of our community in action.
Moments That Matter
Advocacy in Action
Real change happens when people with IDD and their families have a champion in their corner – at the kitchen table, in the courtroom, and at the Capitol.
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Community Partners
At The Arc of Adams County, we know that the strongest advocacy happens when we work together. We actively collaborate with disability organizations, agencies, and community partners to advance systemic change on behalf of the IDD community, because we can accomplish more with a collective voice than any one of us can alone.
Our professional partnerships may include:
- Presentations and trainings for staff and organizations
- Sharing IDD-specific materials, tools, and resources
- Participating in collaborative networks focused on systemic change
- Supporting partner agency events and initiatives
The Difference You Make
None of this happens without community support. When you give to The Arc of Adams County, you’re not just funding programs, you’re investing in people. You’re making it possible for a parent to navigate a system that feels impossible. For a self-advocate to have their voice amplified. For a person with IDD to live the life they deserve.
