Our Mission: The Arc Mercer is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals.
Advocacy
Part of the mission of The Arc Mercer is to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. By advocacy, we mean working for an individual to help enhance his or her quality of life, whether that is by providing services and programs, training for employment within the community, or helping to secure specific policies and programs that benefit them and their families. Through our advocacy efforts, we reach out to and educate policymakers, self-advocates, managers, families, and others about practices and issues that impact people with developmental disabilities.
Nationally, The Arc is recognized as the foremost partner of families and people with developmental disabilities in supporting and enhancing the quality of their lives. At the state level, The Arc of New Jersey advocates for people with developmental disabilities within the executive branch of government, the State Legislature, administrative agencies, school districts, and other providers and organizations. At the local level, The Arc Mercer has worked extensively with municipal politicians and other representatives in order to impact their policies and legislation as they relate to developmental disability.
Latest News
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12/06/2011
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Arc Mercer music program help keep clients rock steady (with video) -
11/18/2011 Annual Fall Gala 2011
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An elegant autumn evening of dinner, dancing and celebration happening on November 18,2011 Friday 6pm-11pm -
10/06/2011
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Hughes to open conference on meeting needs of transportation disadvantaged in Mercer County - VISIT NEWS PAGE
