What do Members do? 

As a Member, you will receive communications from The Arc inviting you to use your voice, attend events, gather in community, and give feedback on our continued advocacy efforts.

Working together, we promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

With our collective voice, we.can accomplish our VISION:

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to achieve their full potential and a future that is secure.

To make this vision a reality, we center our Core Values and Guiding Principles in all that we do in our organization.

Members play a critical role in our statewide advocacy efforts, including:

• the mobilization of thousands of people  to directly participate in the advocacy conducted by our local, state and national chapters;
• direct involvement in shaping local, state and national public policy on issues affecting children and adults with IDD and their families;
• the opportunity to contribute your valuable time and talent through volunteering;
• support for our public awareness efforts on the needs, rights, abilities, and choices of people with IDD and their families.

How does membership work?

Membership is free. It only requires completing the Membership form. Membership is not required to participate in any programming provided by The Arc.

Members of local, county-based chapters of The Arc automatically receive Membership in the state and national chapters of The Arc. Membership in The Arc of the United States also includes discounted registration to The Arc’s National Convention and access to exclusive insurance coverage rates.