The Disability Event of the Year
National Convention is coming to Portland Oregon, Nov. 18-20. Join people with disabilities, families, and professionals to swap ideas, work through hard problems, and build lasting connections.
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
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!
Join Our 2026 National Convention!
November 18–20, 2026 | Portland, Oregon
Each fall, we bring together people with disabilities, families, chapter leaders, and disability professionals for three days of learning, connecting, and strategizing. This year, we’re headed to Portland, Oregon. Join us for sessions on Medicaid, housing, employment, AI and tech, advocacy, and more. Come ready to learn, and leave with something worth sharing!
Free Digital Skills Training
Are you or a loved one with an intellectual and/or developmental disability feeling left behind in our digital world? Help is now available. Through a collaboration with AT&T, you can access online trainings on how to use computers, smartphones, and the internet—opening doors to employment, education, social connections, and more.
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.
