Your membership in the Arc entitles
you to the following benefits:
- Newsletters from the Arc of the United States and the Arc of NJ and from Arc’s Bergen Passaic Chapter
- Participation in the affairs of the national, state and local chapters of The Arc
- Opportunities to give input on important issues affecting people with disabilities
- Opportunities to contribute time and talent through volunteering
- Representation in local, state and national forums
- Reduced cost at conventions, conferences and special trainings
Your support through membership enables
The Arc to:
- Offer guidance to those who need help and those who want help
- Participation in the affairs of the national, state and local chapters of The Arc
- Develop and promote effective programs and services
- Encourage progressive legislation
- Make the public aware of the rights and abilities of people with developmental disabilities
- Monitor progress in the area of inclusion, such as education, employment, community living and recreation
- Promote and apply research to enhance independence
- Educate on the precautions that can be taken to prevent known causes of disability including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and alcohol related birth defects