The Arc of Indiana County was established in 1973 as a local chapter of The Arc of the United States and as a non-profit agency to provide information, education, and support for people with disabilities and their families. Our chapter is affiliated with both The Arc of Pennsylvania and The Arc of the United States.
Mission: Empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays to champion a life of inclusion, ability, opportunity, and equality.
Vision Statement: We achieve this through advocacy, education, and resource support. We identify barriers, build partnerships, and realize positive solutions.
The Arc of Indiana County provides information and Advocacy Support with resources to people with intellectual, developmental delays or other disabilities, and their families. Our advocacy efforts focus on helping families maneuver the special education process to ensure a positive, equal, and quality education. We help parents understand their child’s rights to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, as guaranteed by law.
- Advocacy
- Education
- Parental Support/Resources
- Community Member/Provider Training
- Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q)
- Disability Awareness/Community Outreach
- Secondary Transitional Support
- Anti-discrimination platform/Discussion
Working Toward:
- Community Inclusion
- Guided Support
- Equal Rights/Equity
- Quality/equal education
- Ensuring Delivery of Quality Services and Right to Independence
- Support from School-age to Adult Hood
Our organization is funded by private donations, the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust, membership fees, fundraising activities, and the Foundation for The Arc of Indiana County. To join the Arc of Indiana, contribute your time or make a donation, please click on What You Can Do.
More information is available in our Brochure.
Board of Directors:
Executive Committee: Board President: Jefferey Geesey*, Vice President: Jennifer Quilliam*, Treasurer: James Hogg, Secretary: AnnMarie Everett, and Past President is Regina Geesey*
Directors: Roxie Johnston, Dr. William Schleicher, Dr. Tannen Lake*, Jenna Phillips*, Cecelia Mullen*, and *Reba Johnson
* indicates an individual with a disability or a board member with a family member with a disability.
Meet Our Employees
The Arc of Indiana County Welcomes Rena Ramsden as Assistant Executive Director
(March 2026)
Indiana, PA — The Arc of Indiana County is pleased to announce that Rena Ramsden has joined the organization as Assistant Executive Director, where she will help lead efforts to advocate for and empower individuals with disabilities in the community.
In this role, Ramsden will support the organization’s community partnerships while helping advance advocacy initiatives and program development that benefit individuals and families across Indiana County and surrounding areas.
Prior to joining The Arc of Indiana County, Ramsden worked in Career and Technical Education, where she developed strong experience in leadership, problem solving, and community engagement. Her work included supporting students one-on-one to help guide their growth, skill development, and long-term success.
Ramsden holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Health Sciences from Seton Hill University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University. She brings a deep commitment to inclusion, service, and community impact.
“Rena’s passion for empowering individuals and strengthening communities makes her a wonderful addition to our team,” said Michelle L. Jordan, Executive Director of The Arc of Indiana County. “Her leadership and dedication to advocacy will help expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.”
Ramsden is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals and families in the community and is dedicated to advancing The Arc of Indiana County’s mission through meaningful collaboration, programming, and advocacy.