Advocacy
Connecting individuals with disabilities and their families with the resources that build well-being. Our advocacy efforts link individuals’ passion with purpose and make sure The Arc’s services are aligned with their own hopes and dreams. We endeavor to make the Quad Cities a better, more vibrant and inclusive place for everyone to live. We invite you to be a part of our vision. Join us today!
“Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength.” ―Unknown
Resources
Civil Rights
Civil rights must be preserved through vigilant enforcement of laws and regulations as well as strong opposition to efforts that limit the rights of people with IDD.
Community-Based Long Term Supports & Services
These must be widely accessible, consumer controlled, and provided in the community without the requirement that people with IDD impoverish themselves in order to obtain assistance with activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, taking medication, and preparing meals.
Direct Support Professionals
These professionals must be well trained and fairly and adequately compensated to provide the necessary supports and services for people with IDD where they work and live.
Education
The education system must help people with IDD to achieve their full potential and independence by having high expectations, integrated instruction by certified and effective teachers, inclusive classrooms, appropriate assessments, and only using positive behavioral supports.
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.