Achieve with Us

The Arc of Indiana was established in 1956 by parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who joined together to build a better and more accepting world for their children. With over 30,000 members and 44 chapters in Indiana, and 140,000 members in over 700 chapters nationwide, The Arc is on the front lines to:

• Empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life.
• Inspire positive change in public policy and public attitudes.
• Empower people with IDD to be self-sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible.
• Prevent disabilities through education about the dangers of drugs and alcohol while pregnant and advocating for all women to have quality prenatal care.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for families and their loved ones.

The combined strength of The Arc at the local, state and national level makes The Arc the largest national community-based organization serving and advocating for and with people with IDD and their families.