NYSARC, Inc. is a family-based not-for-profit, New York State corporation founded in 1949. Its mission is to assist and support children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families in areas such as education, employment, family support, recreation, advocacy, housing and guardianship. NYSARC, Inc. is committed to enhancing not only the desired quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families, but in promoting autonomy, maximizing the development of individual skills, and fostering their integration into the community.

In response to growing concerns commonly expressed by parents and others for safeguarding the personal and financial future of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, NYSARC, Inc. established The NYSARC Trust.