About Arc

Artwork by Martha Perske
Advocacy Goals:

1. To advocate for appropriate supports and services for all people with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.
   
2. To work toward the phase out of institutions and all other segregated settings,
   replacing them with individualized services and supports in the community.
   
3. To continue strong advocacy for inclusive education.
   
4. To continue public awareness efforts.
   
5. To broaden opportunities for self advocacy.
   
6. To define and impact issues related to intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities and the criminal justice system.
   
7. To empower individuals and families to have control over their lives and resources.

Operational Goals:

1. To expand volunteer leadership.
   
2. To develop and maintain cooperative relationships with agencies that have related missions and goals.
   
3. To increase the number of chapters, to increase the number of members, and to promote diversity in the membership.
   
4. To increase staff resources.
   
5. To improve our communications technology.
   
6. To broaden our financial base.
   
   Adopted by Arc/CT
   Board of Directors

   January 26, 1998