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| Our Mission |
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all persons with intellectual disabilities and their families through supports and advocacy. |
| Our Vision |
We envision a society in which individuals with intellectual disabilities exercise their rights and are afforded a full set of opportunities and choices that enable them to contribute and have impact in the community. |
What is an intellectual disability ?
An intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills. This disability originates before the age of 18.
Respectful language plays a crucial role in promoting and protecting basic civil and human rights. Because the term "mental retardation" does not communicate dignity and respect, The Arc of DC has changed its mission and vision statements to reflect respectful language for those we represent. Changing language changes attitudes. |
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PLEASE JOIN WITH THE Arc of DC THIS YEAR AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, FAMILY SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AWARENESS, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
JOIN THE CELEBRATION ALL YEAR LONG !
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Mark Your Calendars
The Arc of DC's 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the University of Maryland Monday, June 21, 2010
Be a golfer and a sponsor in celebration of our 60th anniversary year
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Contact our Sign/Copy Center
"SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED"
For all of your copy, sign, mailing and distribution needs!
202-636-2978
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Join the Conversation!
The Department on Disability Services, Management Advisory Committee
(DDS MAC) Legislative Committee has launched a blog and invites the public
to discuss the draft bill and supporting documents for rewriting the
District of Columbia's 30-year-old law governing supports and services for
residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
To join the discussion, visit
http://dc-ddleg.blogspot.com/.
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Donate Your Vehicle
1-877-ARC-CAR0 (1-877-272-2270)
Specify The Arc of DC as the beneficiary of your gift
Free Towing & Tax Deduction
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LUNCH AT URBANA'S
Have lunch at the Urbana Restaurant and support The Arc of the District of Columbia. Urbana is located at 2121 P St. NW centered in the heart of Washington DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, conveniently located just 1.5 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro Station and nearby Georgetown University, the White House, the Kennedy Center and the Washington DC Convention Center.
Order the "Urban Lunchbox" from the luncheon menu and The Arc will receive a donation of $1.00 for every lunch sold
Remember The Arc of DC in your workplace giving.
 
UW # 8032 CFC #35103
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