The Arc of Pitt County

The Arc of Pitt County is a non-profit, local organization that is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, and The Arc of North Carolina.

Our Mission is to "assure through advocacy, support, and education that individuals with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to pursue the best possible quality of life."

Our Members are composed of persons with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates, professionals, and concerned citizens who are dedicated to working with and for those with developmental disabilities.

Our Goals are to create public awareness, education, community involvement, and bring fellowship among families who have a loved one with developmental disabilities.

Public Services we provide to our community are:

1. Resource Center with Lending Library

2. Support of Advocacy Efforts

3. Legislative Updates and Actions

4. Training Workshops and Public Forums

5. Public Awareness Programs

6. Sponsorship of Recreational and Social Activities

7. Family Support

The Arc of Pitt County has recently opened their RESOURCE CENTER which is solely devoted to developmental disabilities. While our Resource Center is still a 'work in progress', it will become the largest Resource Center for developmental disabilities in the Eastern Region of North Carolina.

The Resource Center is comprised of our website offering a Calendar of Events; Resource Guide to services both professional and non-professional; links to other organizations which provide information on developmental disabilities; legislative news; a Lending Library filled with a wealth of literature, brochures, books, publications; and family kits from Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC). We will be giving Public Forums and workshops on a regular basis with topics on many subjects such as Legal Guardianship and How To Obtain Services.

The Resource Center has literature and information on area service provider agencies, recreational programs, and other services you may be looking for.

The Resource Center is for the public, service provider agencies, and other professionals who are looking for a particular service or information.

We invite you to contact our office or stop by to view the literature we have available. You may find something that would be beneficial to your needs and inquiries!

Who We Are:

Board of Directors
Sandra Warren, Interim President

Laurie Lietz, Vice-President
Donna Dixon, Interim Secretary
Sandy Steele, Treasurer

Jo Al-Sharawneh

Bruce Baker
Debbie Chapman
Donna Dixon
Beth Edwards

Kelly Farrell
John Harer

Leon Johnson

Chintal Jones

Neil Klinedinst

Ken Lang

Daniel Liles
June Richardson

Stacey Bawtinhimer, Legal Adviser

Past Presidents

Susie Lenfestey (2007 – 2008)

John Harer (2006 – 2007)

Information in this website is provided to inform the public

of options only and does not imply any endorsement of the

service item or event by The Arc of Pitt County. Financial

information about this organization and a copy of its license

are available at our office. The license is not an endorsement

by the State.