The One Step Forward Celebration, held annually by The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, celebrates the accomplishments, triumphs and victories of local children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and inclusive local businesses that support people with IDD in the Lehigh Valley. The event will honor the many achievements of local children and adults with IDD, families, and businesses who persevered in 2021 to overcome another year of challenges and concerns. This year’s event will also celebrate The Arc of Northampton and Lehigh Counties’ 55-year Anniversary and all the organization has accomplished to champion a life of inclusion, opportunity, and equity for local individuals with IDD and their families since 1967.

All proceeds from the 2022 One Step Forward Celebration support The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties’ Advocacy Department and their work to provide free-of-charge 1:1 Advocacy support, Resource Dissemination services and virtual webinar trainings for people with IDD, families, and the greater Lehigh Valley community.