The Arc Northwest Indiana
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- People with Disabilities
Location
2650 West 35th AveGary, IN 46408 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of The Arc Northwest Indiana is to improve the welfare of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
This mission includes the provision of support, training, and care through day services, residential programs, and social services that help people with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities develop skills and abilities that assist their movement toward community intigration, independence and happiness.
The mission further includes participation and leadership in local, state, and national organizations and the provision of educational programs which actively promote understanding and respect of the rights, problems and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Description
The Arc Northwest Indiana is a non-profit agency that provides year-round comprehensive services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lake County. More than 700 men and women receive support through day services, residential programs and social services.