RESPECT. DIGNITY. INCLUSION.
Support the fight for disability rights.
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.
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 key disability topics
Our Impact
With your support, we are building a future where people with disabilities are included and valued in all areas of life.
Nearly 600
CHAPTERS SERVING COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE
75 Years
DRIVING CHANGE AND DEFENDING DISABILITY RIGHTS
1,000+
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Special Education Advocacy Curriculum
Whether you are a person with a disability, parent, educator, service provider, or non-attorney advocate, The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum (available in English and Spanish) provides the basic information needed to navigate the special education system. Learn about early intervention services, individualized education programs, Section 504, and more.
Mental Health First Aid Training
People with disabilities face unique mental health challenges, yet their needs often go unmet due to stigma and a lack of trained professionals.
This training helps you recognize the signs of mental health struggles and provides techniques to offer immediate, supportive help.
Take a free virtual or in-person course and learn how to make a difference.
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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.
