The Arc of Rensselaer County is a non-profit agency supporting individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Rensselaer County since 1950. THE ARC OF RENSSELAER COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS AND SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WHO PRIMARILY HAVE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, HAVE OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR DELAYS. THE ARC IS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DETERMINE THEIR NEEDS AND GOALS. THE ARC ALSO WORKS TO INFLUENCE SOCIETAL ATTITUDES AND RESOURCES SO THAT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES, ASSISTANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.