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 a variety of topics
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
The Arc’s 2025 National Convention
November 13–15 | Charlotte, NC
Ready to join other self-advocates, families, disability professionals, and allies from across the country for three powerful days of learning and networking? At The Arc’s National Convention, you’ll attend dozens of thought-provoking sessions, get practical takeaways, and meet people who care as deeply as you do about disability rights. From lively sessions to hallway chats that turn into lifelong connections, this is where ideas grow and inclusion thrives!
Mental Health First Aid Training
People with IDD 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 helps people better prepare to support those around them 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.
