Arc of the United States

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The Arc of the United States ^[1] is the world's largest grassroots organization committed to the welfare of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc provides an array of services and support for families and individuals and includes over 140,000 members affiliated through more than 850 state and local chapters across the nation. The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Various state and local chapters provide a range of supports and advocacy depending on the needs of the local area. The organization was originally called the Association of Retarded Children, but it has since expanded it's function and subsequently changed it's name.

1 Mission
2 Core Values
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Mission

The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through systems of supports and services and public policy.

[edit] Core Values

The Arc Believes In:

People First The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities, and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of the level of their disability.

Community Participation The Arc works toward ensuring that all people have the fundamental moral, civil, and constitutional rights and opportunities to live, learn, work, play and worship in communities of their choosing.

Democracy The Arc is an organization of, by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Policy decisions are made by informed voting members, organized into affiliated State and local Chapters.

Visionary Leadership The Arc values new ideas, innovation and inspired leadership.

Diversity The Arc seeks and supports diverse leadership and membership. The concept of diversity includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, age, socio-economic status, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender, family status, and type and level of disability.

Integrity and Excellence Members, leaders and Chapters of The Arc promote the mission, core values, and position statements with integrity and accountability.