Arc of Alabama Montgomery chapter closes after reported noncompliance issues

The nonprofit serving people with disabilities, The Arc of Alabama, has closed its Montgomery chapter after an investigation into what was said to be noncompliance issues with service contracts. 

"Over the last several months an investigation was initiated and The Montgomery Arc failed to respond, comply or make corrections to the cited issues regarding noncompliance," said an online statement announcing the action. 

According to the statement the nonprofit worked with the Alabama Department of Mental Health to close the Montgomery location and that current clients there will be moved to other providers. 

"We applaud each Arc chapter working diligently to serve people with disabilities and commend their efforts toward excellence in compliance standards," said the statement. "While each Arc chapter independently achieves success in their local communities we collectively celebrate wins and mourn losses."

"As we collaborate with our chapters and work to improve the lives of citizens with little to no resources or support, we intentionally build relationships with families established on trust. The Arc of Alabama will continue to protect those relationships and foster trust to ensure better outcomes by acting quickly and effectively with our partners when improvements are needed."

According to the The Arc of Alabama's website it is described as a volunteer-based organization that provides services to disabled people and their families that includes information and referrals, and public policy initiatives.