RESPECT. DIGNITY. INCLUSION.
Support the fight for disability rights.
What We Do
Promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
How The Arc Supports People with Disabilities
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
Our Impact
With your help, we are working every day to build a future where inclusion is the norm in work, education, community living, travel, and more.
Nearly 600
LOCAL CHAPTERS
75 Years
DRIVING CHANGE AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
1,000+
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Arc’s 2025 National Convention
November 13–15 | Charlotte, NC
Ready to join people with disabilities, families, disability professionals, and advocates from across the country for 3 memorable days of learning and networking? At The Arc’s National Convention, you’ll have access to dozens of thought-provoking sessions, practical takeaways, and people who care as deeply as you do. From lively sessions to hallway chats that turn into lifelong connections, this is where the future of disability rights happens.
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. Mental Health First Aid training will help you better support those around you who are struggling with their mental health. Take a free virtual or in-person course to learn about the signs and symptoms of someone who is experiencing a mental health situation, as well as techniques they can use to provide firsthand support.
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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.
