General Info

Stanly Industrial Services is part of the Arc of Stanly County. The company was founded in 1958 by a small group of parents and other concerned individuals. It is a private, nonprofit organization for people with mental retardation and other disabilities. The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children. The company is a grassroots organization with 140,000 members that are affiliated through approximately 1,000 state and local chapters throughout the United States. Stanly Industrial Services is located in Albemarle, N.C.