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
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.
Shop at Lids in August to Support The Arc
In August, we’re working together with Lids—in stores nationwide—to tell the story of The Arc and our mission! We will be featured in stores on signage and staff T-shirts. Our logo will be a custom embroidery option on gear, and every customer will be invited to round-up at the register to support our mission. Support The Arc by going to your local Lids store!
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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.
