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.
The Arc’s vision is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to realize their full potential and a future that is secure.
The Arc of Washington State advocates for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families including birth to three services, special education, employment and residential supports, health care, transportation, respite and inclusion in the community.
The Arc of Washington State’s 2025 Public Policy Agenda is Here!
The Arc of Washington State has been a member-based organization since our formation in 1936. When you become a member of The Arc, it means that you’re saying ‘Count me in. I’m an advocate for disability rights.’
Membership is free. By signing up, you are joining the ranks of a powerful grassroots movement that is family-focused. Adding your name ensures that we are accurately representing the number of supporters of this community.
With your help, we are working every day to build a future of belonging and inclusion to education, community living, employment, recreation, transportation, travel, and more.
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The Arc of Washington State has been a leader in the development of services and programs for people with I/DD.
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A collection of videos created by Colibri Facilitation, Children of the Setting Sun Production, and The Arc of Washington, thanks to the Dan Thompson Memorial Community Service Account, share the unique stories that bind us together.
Would you like to receive an occasional e-newsletter from The Arc of Washington State’s News to Know? It’s easy to sign up to keep updated about issues of importance to people with I/DD and their families.
The Arc of Washington State’s Action Center helps you easily make your voice heard by the elected people who represent you. Signing up for our Action Alert lets you to send your concerns about our state budget and legislative policy changes needed directly to YOUR legislators. And with an important election coming up, we’ve asked some important questions of candidates running for office – if you want to see how your candidates responded about critical issues for our I/DD community.
Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 754-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
