CPARC would like to announce its formal name change to The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties. 

The organization’s desire to become The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties reflects the National and State movement of the Arc to be unified in its message/brand.  To this end, our name utilizes ‘The Arc of’ as an identifier. The Arc has essentially used an acronym (Arc) to replace what was the wording 'retarded citizens.’ This people first language is consistent with today’s cultural movement of eliminating labels.

Our programs and services remain the same.

Additionally, as part of an update of the organization’s By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation, the mission was enhanced and condensed to better reflect our identity and, again, to utilize people first language.  The mission now reads:

The mission of The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties is to provide support, training, and opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.  The Arc empowers people to achieve their highest level of independence and become contributing, responsible and proud members of society.  The Arc works to educate the public and to inspire public policy, and promotes the realization of a fulfilled life for all people.