Our Mission
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Our Impact
With your help, we are working every day to build a future of inclusive work, play, worship, community, travel, and more.
600+
LOCAL CHAPTERS
70+ Years
DRIVING CHANGE AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
1,000+
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
What We Do
Link to: Policy & Advocacy
PUBLIC POLICY
A strong presence across all legislative levels
Link to: Grassroots
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY
Transforming legislation and numbers into real-life impact
Link to: OUR INITIATIVES
OUR INITIATIVES
Programs on nearly every aspect of community life
Link to: Find A Chapter
OUR NETWORK
Hundreds of chapters in communities across the U.S.
Link to: Events
ANNUAL EVENTS
Meet others from across the U.S. and strengthen your work
Link to: Find Resources
RESOURCES
Fact sheets, webinars, and more on a variety of topics
Shop at Lids in August to Support The Arc!
In August, we’re working together with Lids—in stores nationwide—to tell the story of The Arc and our mission. We will be featured in stores on signage and staff T-shirts. Our logo will be a custom embroidery option on gear, and every customer will be invited to round-up at the register to support our mission. Support The Arc by going to your local Lids store!
Your Vote Has Power!
November 5, 2024, is Election Day and there are so many elections happening at the local, state, and federal levels. The people who get picked to run the government can make decisions that have a big impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. If you don’t vote, then you don’t get a say in what happens. Use our free resources to check your voter registration status, register, and make sure you have the information you need to make your vote count the next time you cast a ballot.
Don’t Miss Our 2024 National Convention
November 1 – 3 | Columbus, OH
The Arc’s National Convention is an unmatched opportunity to connect and learn with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members, allies, disability professionals, and more. Join us for three days of information-packed sessions! You will hear from thought leaders in the field and build lasting relationships with people from all over the country.
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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
