Overview
The Arc carries out its mission of protecting and promoting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families through innovative programs. Our initiatives touch almost every aspect of life in the community. By sharing our knowledge and conducting trainings and events, our programs help connect communities and inform efforts to broaden inclusion across the country.
Our Initiatives
Learn more about each of our programs and how you can get involved.
Link to: Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
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Link to: Education
Education
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Link to: Future Planning
Future Planning
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Link to: Employment
Employment
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Link to: Health
Health
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Link to: Technology
Technology
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Link to: Travel
Travel
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Link to: Inclusive Volunteering
Volunteering
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Free Financial Planning Resources
There’s no better time to plan than the start of a new year. Our new free disability financial planning resources will help you learn about ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, how to save money and navigate public benefits, and more.
Coca Cola Foundation Pledges Support for Education Advocacy
The Arc@School is excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The funding will allow us to develop new resources for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to ensure they receive the benefits of public education in the least restrictive setting possible. We are hopeful the funding and new resources will help students and families become empowered during uncertain and challenging times in education, whether they are learning virtually or in the classroom.
Looking for Local Services or Supports?
There’s a chapter for that!
The Arc has hundreds of chapters throughout the country at both the state and local level. Programs and services vary by chapter.
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.