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The Arc -- Driven by Opportunity
The Story of Annika and Maya
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We are the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We encompass all ages and all spectrums from autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X and various other developmental disabilities.

The Arc is driven by opportunity.

The opportunity for hope, for growth, for change; the opportunity for everyone to become a valued, contributing member of their community.

We strengthen people with disabilities, their parents and family members, and dedicated professionals by connecting them across our national network of community based chapters. Our collective voice provides the opportunity for all of us to make a difference.

The Arc fosters respect and access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, giving them the power to achieve a full and satisfying life.
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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
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The Arc of California and United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego filed a lawsuit against the State of California on September 28, 2011, all...   more
 
 
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This is the third and final part of our ASA 2011 conference. Alex, Jack, and Kirsten spend this entire episode talking about supports for people wi...   more
 
 
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Byron is part of the Seniors Program at The Arc of San Diego's North Shores Vocational Center. Each year, the Center holds Mayoral elections which ...   more
 
 
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Mary talks about parent/child involvement with NYSARC and how NYSARC helped her and her family.
 
 
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About the Keatons of Milton, West Virginia
On Wednesday, July 6th, the Keaton family from Milton, West Virginia joined The Arc and other families th...   more
 
Channel Comments
OrlandoBizFL (8 hours ago)
The ARC is so awesome. Such great work you do. Keep it up. Great channel.
merlinda6 (5 months ago)
At the end of May 2011 in Fort Myers, Florida, three 8th grade bullies violently attacked a mentally handicapped 5th grade child. The child was stripped naked, and the bullies posted a video of the attack on youtube. A newscast of the attack can be seen on youtube here: watch?v=xMicgVYC8yo&feature=re­lated
The news media have not publicized the fact that the victim is mentally handicapped, but you can verify this with Fox News or the Fort Myers Police. In fact, his handicap is probably the reason he was targeted by bullies. Florida laws were violated but the bullies have not been charged. A federal law against distribution of child porn was violated. The police and state attorney appear to be on the side of the bullies. Is there anybody we can contact to defend the rights of the mentally handicapped?
Please contact the Florida Attorney General and the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit and demand prosecution.
EnjoyHi5Autism (6 months ago)
Thank you for responding to federal legislation questions on your Facebook page.
learnrocketspanish (2 years ago)
So much hidden talent, good work
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