Arc of Chester County - Advocacy

900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA 19380

Eligibility

Individuals and families of individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Must be a Chester County resident.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Evening appointments are available.

(610) 696-8090

Voice

Application process

Call for information

Fees

All education advocacy services are offered at no charge to Chester County families with a verifiable total household income of $70,000 or less. All other families can access The Arcs highly qualified education advocacy services for a reasonable fee of $6

Service area

Bucks, PA
Chester, PA
Delaware, PA
Montgomery, PA
Philadelphia, PA

Description

Provides advocacy services that help families and self-advocates understand and navigate the mental health/intellectual and developmental disability service systems. The Arc's education advocacy services help parents, guardians, and students develop a plan of action for obtaining a free and appropriate education and helping students make meaningful progress on their educational goals. Provides an information line for families to call and ask questions.

What's Here

Advocacy Developmental Issues Specialized Information and Referral Medical Information Services Health/Disability Related Support Groups School System Advocacy

Providing organization

Arc of Chester County

The mission of The Arc of Chester County is to advocate, educate, and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. We provide services that span a lifetime.