Dedicated to the mission of The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Advocate is under the administrative supervision of the Director of Operations, and is responsible for supporting the interests of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community education initiatives, individual and family advocacy, and systems advocacy. The Advocate is knowledgeable, trained, and grounded in basic principles respecting the rights and dignity of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their families as set forth in The Arc's position statements.