Plan for the Future
Find future planning resources for people with disabilities, families, and professionals.
About The Arc: Mission & Work
Welcome to The Arc. You belong here.
The Arc of the United States is the nation’s leading nonprofit advocating for and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Since 1950, we have worked to promote and protect human and civil rights and to support full inclusion in community life.
Latest News & Updates
Disability Rights, Services & Support
Link to: Policy & Advocacy
Policy & Legal Advocacy
We advance disability rights in Congress, agencies, and courts.
Link to: Grassroots Advocacy
Grassroots Advocacy
We help people influence policy through action alerts and tools.
Link to: OUR INITIATIVES
Programs & Initiatives
We offer programs on education, technology, travel, and more.
Link to: Find A Chapter
Find a Chapter
We connect people to local services, support, and advocacy.
Link to: Events
Events
We bring people together to learn, meet, and build the future.
Link to: Find Resources
Resources & Guides
We provide guides and fact sheets on key disability topics.
Impact for People With Disabilities & Families
With your support, inclusion shows up in services, schools, and everyday community life.
549
Chapters Serving Communities Nationwide
75
Years Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion
677,069
Advocacy Actions to Congress in 2025
What’s Happening Now
Future Planning Resources
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming for people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them—especially when information is hard to find or understand. The Center for Future Planning offers clear, person-centered resources to help people plan for housing, finances, work, and daily life.
Explore free tools designed to make future planning more manageable.
Attend the Summer Leadership Institute!
July 14–16, 2026 | Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, CA
Join executives, leaders, and professionals at the 2026 Summer Leadership Institute. This intimate networking and professional development event fosters mentorship and tackles the most pressing issues in the IDD sector. Engage in dynamic discussions, gain valuable insights, and strengthen your leadership.
Featured Sponsors & Partners
We’re grateful for the companies and foundations that power our programs and advocacy.
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.
