The Arc disseminates Action Alerts and background information on local, state and national issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.

For a list of current issues Click here for The Arc of New Jersey Action Center,
or here for The Arc of The United States Action Center.

The Arc’s Family Advocacy program brings together family members from all of the chapters of The Arc in New Jersey to advocate for positive changes in public policy focused on improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The program has two components:

• The Families Network
  This action oriented network of families receives regular e-mail updates on public policy issues and are asked to respond through e-mails, faxes and occasional phone calls.
• The Family Ambassadors Program
  Family member who join will, after completing a short orientation session, become one of the Arc’s ambassadors to the Legislature, Governor’s Office and to other public officials and elected representatives.

To join, sign up on The Arc of New Jersey’s web site or call 732-246-2525x42.