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The Arc of Philadelphia’s mission is to advocate with and for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, to promote active citizenship, self-determination, and full inclusion.


  • Participants who regularly go out in the community

    89%

  • Hours spent in the community

    20,000

  • Volunteers

    125

  • Program Participants

    300

I WANT TO WORK

Representative Brendan Boyle took time out from a busy campaign schedule to meet and discuss the House bill which would allow Pennsylvania to access federal matching funds to help students with disabilities acquire skills for employment.

Pictured from left to right, Tanya Regli, executive director of The Arc of Philadelphia; Representative Brendan Boyle; and Tanya's son Gabriel Regli met to discuss the I Want to Work initiative.

photo and caption by Bonnie Squires