IMPORTANT TRAINING! This training is postponed. We will keep you updated when a new date has been determined.

Let's Stay Connected:  The Arc of Blair County has started 'virtual' programs. These are web based classes that allows us to see one another and connect with friends while doing fund things like playing BINGO or trivia games. It is so simple to join us! Call The Arc Blair at 814.946.1011 and we will get you started on our virtual programs. No cost and all are welcome to join. Also, there is a WEALTH of information that may be helpful to you regarding COVID-19 on The Arc of Blair County Facebook page. Check it out!

 

The Arc of Blair County

The Arc of Blair County believes that persons with developmental disabilities are valuable members of society and have the same rights as all citizens. They have the right to a free and appropriate education in an integrated setting, the right to live in a comfortable residence in their own local community, the right to protection from health and safety hazards in their environment, the right to work at a meaningful wage in a vocation appropriate to their talents, the right to social and personal relationships and the right to participate in the recreational and cultural activities of their community. It is the vision of Arc of Blair County to foster, protect and nurture these rights.

The Arc of Blair County serves as an important voice for persons with disabilities and their families.

The Arc of Blair County

431 Jackson Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone:  814-946-1011
Fax:  814-946-1013
Email:  mail@thearcblair.org

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from The Arc of Blair County

May 22, 2020

See the above notice in blue. Please join us for "Virtual Programs". Details above.

Check out The Arc facebook and twitter pages for up to date resources regarding the CORONAVIRUS. The Arc of Blair County is part of a state task force which communicates several times per week regarding the coronavirus. Information from the calls, and from other state sources The Arc is involved with, are posted on The Arc's social media pages.

The Arc of Blair County office remains open but the building is closed. We respond to all emails and phone calls during normal business hours. 

During this unusual time, please do not panic. Keep sanitizing your home, wash your hands, wear masks and gloves when in public, and cover your mouth with your elbow when coughing or sneezing. If you feel distraught or anxious, please text PA to 741-741. A line has been established for anyone facing fears of the Corona Virus.

ALL ON SITE and IN PERSON PROGRAMS cancelled at The Arc Blair until further notice:
Based on Governor's Wolf announcement to close all non essential business for the mitigation of the Corona Virus, The Arc of Blair County will be closing its physical location and cancelling all in person, on site programs until further notice. So, please join us on our 'virtual' acitivites.

For up to the date information on the virus, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health at  https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx  or the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.


PROTECT  YOURSELF
Check out the training page to the left on an important training coming to The Arc! It has been postponed from its orginal date of May 2020 and a new date will be provided once determined.

What are your hobbies? 
Call The Arc of Blair County at 814-946-1011 if you would like to see a class or program offered. Is there something you always wanted to try? Do you have specific interests but have no one to share them with? Let us know and we will do our best to begin offering a class.

Concerned About Issues? Are you worried about the lack of funding for people with disabilities in the state budget? Do you have concerns about competitive employment because of a disability? Are you worried about services following high school? Contact The Arc of Blair County to discuss your individual situation. We have over 60 years of advocacy experience. Resources on a variety of topics are available.