LIVING THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE
Celebrating the diversity of people with developmental disabilities
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.
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
What We Do
Link to: Policy & Advocacy
PUBLIC POLICY
A strong presence at the local, state, and national legislative levels
Link to: Grassroots
GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY
Transforming legislation and numbers into real-life impact
Link to: OUR INITIATIVES
OUR INITIATIVES
Innovative programs on almost every aspect of community life
Link to: Find A Chapter
OUR NETWORK
Hundreds of state & local chapters in communities across the US
Link to: Events
ANNUAL EVENTS
Meet others from across the US and strengthen your work
Link to: Find Resources
RESOURCES
Fact sheets, webinars, toolkits, and more on a variety of topics
Register for The Arc’s 2023 National Convention in New Orleans!
The National Convention is an unmatched opportunity to connect and learn with advocates, professionals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Join us in November for three days of information-packed sessions and unrivaled networking opportunities!
Apply Now to Become The Arc’s Next CEO!
The Arc of the US is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will lead the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The next CEO must be a dynamic, engaging, and collaborative leader who can work with chapters, staff, and the IDD community.
Special Education Advocacy Curriculum
Whether you are a parent, educator, service provider, or non-attorney advocate, The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum provides the basic information needed to navigate the special education system. Learn about early intervention services, individualized education programs, Section 504, and more!
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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.
