Our Mission: The Arc Mercer is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals.
Arc Mercer History
In 1950, a group of 12 parents met in a Trenton, New Jersey home to talk about a common concern, which was how they could provide their children with developmental disabilities with a quality education, enjoyable recreational activities, and a well-rounded social life. In other words, the basic things all parents want for their children.
But these parents also wanted something else—they needed a way to support and empower themselves and their children as they faced the special challenges of raising a child with a developmental disability. As a result, they banded together and began what would become The Arc Mercer.
From its humble beginnings involving a living room meeting, The Arc Mercer has grown to serve more than 1,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities through a myriad of programs and services that empower them through opportunities for personal development, job training, fun and recreation, and independent living. Specific programs offered by The Arc Mercer include:
- Developmental Daycare
- Infant and Toddler Services
- Employment Services
- Residential Services
- Recreational Services
- Respite Services
- Adult Day Services
- Vocational/Rehabilitation Services
- Advocacy
The Arc Mercer’s growth is continual, with the addition of new programs, services, and buildings. It’s clear that The Arc Mercer is on the move. While we are committed to keeping pace with our times in all ways possible, we continue to hold fast to the basic principles on which this organization was founded many years ago. Every change and addition to our programs and services is done with one objective in mind: to empower our consumers’ lives with opportunity. It’s what we’re all about.
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
