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Welcome to The Arc
of Lehigh & Northampton Counties
Our Mission and Impact
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties champions a life of inclusion, opportunity, and equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through advocacy, education, and supports. The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties envisions that all people with IDD are valued, respected, and fully included members of their community with the right to choose where they live, learn, work, and play. We align with The Arc of U.S. and The Arc of Pennsylvania in our beliefs around human dignity, personhood, choice, rights, community, support, equity, and diversity.
Who We Are
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties works passionately to champion a life of inclusion, opportunity and equity as we advocate for, educate, serve, and support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. We strive to ensure that all people with IDD have access to high quality programs which are responsive to their needs and that they are valued, respected and fully included members of our Lehigh Valley communities with the right to choose where they live, learn, work, and play.
What We Do
We are working to create a more inclusive and accessible future for people with IDD across the Lehigh Valley. Through our Advocacy department, SPARC Program and Agency with Choice Program, The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties serves over 1,500 Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages each year.
What You Can Do
Each day, Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families face obstacles to their inclusion in our Lehigh Valley communities, schools, and places of employment. With your help today, we can continue to work on breaking down these barriers and creating a more inclusive community for individuals and families with IDD!
What’s Happening at The Arc
Partnering with your Supports Coordinator
WHEN: Tuesday, January 27, 2026TIME: 12:00 PM ESTWHERE: Webinar - Zoom Webinar REGISTER HERE Presenter: Kristen Benway, Chief Strategy Officer and former SCO Director This webinar will cover: Reviewing the role of a SC Discuss what a SC can help with and what...
The 2026 Inclusive Bowling Bash
Thank you for your interest in joining us on March 8th for our 2026 Inclusive Bowling Bash! Date - Sunday, March 8th, 2026 Session 1 starting time - 11:00 AM Session 2 starting time - 2:00 PM Location- Hampton Lanes 326 Main Street, Northampton, PA 18067 Have...
2026 One Step Forward Celebration
The 2026 One Step Forward Celebration Please join The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties on May 14th, 2026 for the 2026 One Step Forward Celebration! The One Step Forward Celebration is The Arc's annual awards gala where we gather to celebrate the...
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