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Serving people with disabilities since 1953.
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The Arc of Allen County
546 S. Collett St.
Lima, Ohio 45805
419.225.6285
arc@wcoil.com



Upcoming Events

Arc Board Meetings
4th Monday of each month

Day Camp
begins June 22 - July 23, 2009

Adult Weekend Camps
select weekends in July
July 10-12
July 17-19
July 24-26
July 31- Aug. 2

Resident Camps

Caring for those with Mental Retardation Empowering Individuals

The Arc of Allen County strives to empower individuals with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities to reach their highest level of independence, achievement, self-esteem, and improve their overall quality of life.

Through a variety of settings and programs, the Arc of Allen County provides day care, educational training, human rights advocacy, and information and referral.

The Arc of Allen County also acts as an advocate to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. This advocacy extends to ensure that their rights as citizens are protected, and they are supported to live as they choose.

Empowering MR/DD Individuals in Lima Ohio Founded in 1953, The Arc of Allen County established the first private school in the state of Ohio with the sole purpose of educating children with mental retardation - The Robin Rogers School. Over the next 50 years, our organization has changed its services to reflect the constant change of challenges faced by those with disabilities. The Arc of Allen County is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible under section 170 of the IRS code.

The core values that The Arc of Allen County believes in:
  • People First
  • Democracy
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Community Participation
  • Diversity
  • Integrity and Excellence
The following links are provided for the convenience of those looking for additional
resources related to MR/DD:

The Arc, national organization

The Arc of Ohio

Ohio Department of MR/DD

The Arc Link

People First of Ohio

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The black and white artwork of the collage of faces, which is reflected on the
header throughout this web site, was created by Martha Perske.

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