Our History

The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties began the earliest services for people with mental retardation in Summit County in 1949 in response to the concerns of parents of children with mental retardation.  Today we have expanded our services to include all people with developmental disabilities (which include people with mental retardation) and function as an advocate, support group and resource center.  The Arc is the only social service agency that provides pure advocacy services for citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities within the boundaries of the counties served.

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