Get Involved

Becoming a part of The Arc’s movement takes on many forms, and your commitment to helping us create opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be expressed in many ways.  There are many ways to connect with The Arc – from making monetary donations to taking action or by joining our community.

Ways to Give

The Arc has made significant progress over our 52-year history and with your help we can do more.  The Arc provides more direct supports and services to individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities than any other disability organization in the country.  In addition to a monetary donation which can be made safely and securely online, there are more ways you can support The Arc to help make a profound impact.  Learn more about matching gifts, tribute gifts and vehicle donations.

Become a Member

By joining our network of more than 140,000 members and 730 affiliated chapters across the country, you become connected to the largest grassroots movement to protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Members work together to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every community in our nation.

Online Community

Joining our Facebook Page helps connect you to parents, siblings, self-advocates and others who are passionate about serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Volunteer

Your time and your enthusiasm can help an organization working to enhance people’s lives…our volunteers help us remain strong.