Carol Ferenz

Carol is responsible for directing the association’s public policy and member services for providers of IDD services. This includes advocating with government officials, researching and responding to issues impacting members, and writing position papers and persuasive correspondence to policymakers. Carol has 36 years of experience providing services and supports to individuals with special needs and their families, through several positions at The ARC of Cumberland/Perry Counties (CPARC), where she served as Director of Residential Services since 1986. Carol oversaw a great expansion of services in this area and has a solid understanding of the system and regulations. Most recently, Carol served as one of the RCPA provider representatives on the Office of Developmental Programs workgroup to revise the Chapter 51 regs and create the newly proposed 6100 regs. She has also served on the RCPA Annual Conference Committee since 2015. Carol has done a great deal of volunteer work in her community, including serving as a committee member for Scouts Troop 185, and volunteering for Huntsdale Fire Company.