YOUR VOTE HAS POWER.
Join us and commit to vote in the 2024 Election.
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
Your Vote Has Power!
November 5, 2024, is Election Day and there are so many elections happening at the local, state, and federal levels. The people who get picked to run the government can make decisions that have a big impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. If you don’t vote, then you don’t get a say in what happens. Use our free resources to check your voter registration status, register, and make sure you have the information you need to make your vote count the next time you cast a ballot.
Don’t Miss Our 2024 National Convention!
November 1 – 3 | Columbus, OH
The Arc’s National Convention is an unmatched opportunity to connect and learn with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members, allies, disability professionals, and more. Join us for three days of information-packed sessions! You will hear from thought leaders in the field and build lasting relationships with people from all over the country.
Join Us for the 2024 NCE Leadership Institute
October 30 – 31 | Columbus, OH
In a back-to-back format with Convention this year, the NCE Fall Leadership Institute offers an opportunity to connect with leaders and professionals across the disability sector. Join us to advance your professional development and work toward creating change in the policies and programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
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