The Arc
The Arc is a national nonprofit that supports and advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. It works on disability rights, public policy, legal advocacy, education, future planning, health, technology, travel practice events, and connections to local chapters.
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The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD) is a national center that provides reform at the intersection of criminal justice and disability, with a focus on intellectual... Main Services more education advocacy & legal aid discrimination & civil rights Serving all ages criminal justice history developmental disability intellectual disability individuals
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What they offer 13
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Center for Future PlanningProgram
The Center for Future Planning helps people with IDD and families plan for housing, money, work, decisions, relationships, and support needs.
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National Center on Criminal Justice and DisabilityProgram
NCCJD provides information, referral, training, and resources at the intersection of disability and the criminal justice system.
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Pathways to JusticeProgram
Pathways to Justice is a community-based training program that builds relationships between criminal justice and disability communities.
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Criminal Justice ProgramProgram
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Policy and Legal AdvocacyProgram
The Arc advocates for federal disability rights, community living, education, health care, housing, Medicaid, employment, Social Security, and legal protections.
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Grassroots Advocacy Action CenterProgram
The Arc helps people take action on disability policy through alerts and advocacy tools.
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Find a ChapterService
The Arc connects people to local chapters for services, support, and advocacy in their community.
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The Arc@SchoolProgram
The Arc@School offers special education advocacy resources for families, chapters, and others helping students with disabilities.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Wings for Autism/Wings for AllService
Wings events give people with autism and other IDDs and their families an airport rehearsal for check-in, TSA screening, boarding, and aircraft safety.
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Mental Health First Aid TrainingProgram
The Arc supports Mental Health First Aid training for providers, caregivers, and family members to better support people with IDD and mental health needs.
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Tech Coaching Centers and Tech ToolboxProgram
The Arc’s technology work supports digital access, tech coaching, assistive technology resources, and more usable products for people with IDD.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Summer Leadership InstituteEvent
This event brings executives and senior staff from The Arc chapters and disability organizations together for professional development and networking.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
National ConventionEvent
The Arc’s National Convention gathers people with IDD, families, chapters, advocates, and the disability community for learning and networking.
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