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The Arc is proud of its accomplishments over the past 50+ years. The Arc believes in inclusive practice at all levels of society.

The Arc has led the movement to deinstitutionalize state centers across the country and is responsible for the Right to Education - P.L. 94-142— providing all children a free, public and appropriate education. We encourage you to read all of our national position papers available at www.TheArc.org. Nearly 100,000 members belong to The Arc, US, showing their support of the advancement of the rights and interests of approximately 7.2 million citizens with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities. The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania is affiliated with The Arc of the United States; The Arc of Pennsylvania; The Lackawanna-Susquehanna (L-S) Behaviorial Health Intellectual Disabilities Early Intervention (BHIDEI) Program, Behavioral & Developmental Programs of Wayne County and Carbon-Monroe-Pike MH/DS. The Arc of NEPA is also a member agency of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Carbon Counties.

11/06/2026

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have launched a statewide Blue Envelope initiative to assist people with disabilities during law enforcement encounters. This voluntary, nationwide program aims to identify potential communication barriers and equip law enforcement officials with information that may be helpful during interactions. The blue envelope is designed to be easily recognizable and may contain information such as an individual’s communication preferences, sensory needs, or other considerations. Pennsylvanians can pick up blue envelopes at their local PSP station. Read more: bit.ly/PSP-BEP

11/02/2026

Please join The Arc of NEPA Advocacy Department for our November virtual presentations: All presentations are approximately 1 hour with time for QA.
All are welcome to attend!

First up:
Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards
Parents/Guardians always have options. This presentation will walk families through options to resolve conflicts and reinforce that anything is possible.
Presented by Arc of NEPA Advocacy
Tuesday November 10, 2026
10 am
Zoom registration link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3zDp-xYkQPa1l6uh2CA7dQ
Questions:
Roseann Polishan: [email protected]
Mandy Colville: [email protected]
Destiny Monseur [email protected]

11/02/2026

The Scranton District Dental Society presented a $2,500 donation to the Arc-NEPA following its annual golf tournament at the Country Club of Scranton, continuing a long-standing partnership between the two local organizations. The Arc-NEPA…

10/29/2026
10/29/2026

The second Right to Education Special Education Local Task Force (LTF) IU 19 Meeting of the 2026-27 School Year will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The meeting will be held in person at the North Pocono Intermediate School Library, 701 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444.
A virtual option will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

Light refreshments will be served for in-person attendees.

Presentation Details:
We will feature a presentation from Families to the Max (F2MAX) titled “Collaborating on School Teams in Ways That Make a Difference.”

Families to the Max (F2MAX): Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network is composed of dedicated family members, educational professionals, and community members working collaboratively to build awareness, empower families, and lead change.

In-Person Location:
North Pocono Intermediate School Library
701 Church Street
Moscow, PA 18444

Join Virtually on Zoom:
- Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3519168190?pwd=R3ozRGs3TVlML1EyV0hka2Jpa2RJQT09&omn=88033485854
- Meeting ID: 351 916 8190
- Passcode: 19neiu19

RSVP Today!
Pleas complete the RSVP form:
https://forms.gle/xtD5DE8XQb9nmizv5

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on November 12th!

Best regards,

Adina Harkavy
Chairperson, LTF 19
[email protected]

10/29/2026
10/28/2026

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) launched Friday the statewide “Blue Envelope Program,” an initiative designed to enhance communication and support for individuals with disabilities that could impact their

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10/21/2026

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