Achieve with us.
For people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities
Our Mission
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetime.
Membership Matters
The Arc was instrumental in the establishment of North Dakota's current system of residential services and supports for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Today, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have choices in how they live, learn, work and play.
We have come a long way, but all that we have accomplished could go away if we are not diligent.
As a member, you are helping make positive changes in the lives of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. You strengthen The Arc's voice. Elected officials listen when The Arc speaks on your behalf.
Benefits of Membership
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FREE Newsletter and Publications
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Automatic membership in The Arc of North Dakota and The Arc of the United States
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Representation in local, state and national policy forums
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Reduced costs at selected conventions conferences and special events
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Stipends and scholarships to attend educational conferences and seminars
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Most importantly, you will be pledging your support for all people in your community with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Core Values
People First
The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are defined by their own strengths, abilities and inherent value, not by their disability.
Equity
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetime.
Diversity
The Arc believes that society in general and The Arc in particular benefit from the contributions of people with diverse personal characteristics (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender and type of disability).
Community
The Arc believes that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities belong in the community and have fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to be fully included and actively participate in all aspects of society.
Self-determination
The Arc believes in self-determination and self-advocacy. People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, with appropriate resources and supports, can make decisions about their own lives and must be heard on issues that affect their well-being.