The Arc

▪ Largest national community-based organization advocating for

and serving people with intellectual disabilities and their

families.

▪ Founded in 1950, The Arc was comprised of a small group of

concerned and passionate parents and community members

who would be a catalyst for changing the public perception of

children with disabilities.

▪ National headquarters in Washington DC.

▪ 700 state and local chapters nationwide.

The Arc

Mission

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports

their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout

their lifetimes.

Our Vision

All children and adults with intellectual and developmental

disabilities are valued, included and recognized for their

capabilities and contributions.

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The Greater Houston Area Chapter serves our constituents and the community in 3 major areas:

1. By providing life-enhancing activities and

experiences for people with intellectual and

developmental disabilities.

Saturday Funday

▪ Groups in Cy-Fair, Kingwood and Central Houston

▪ Activities such as movies, plays, zoo, karaoke, baseball games, festivals

Monthly Dances and Candy Cane Ball

Camp Champions▪ 6-day camp, 125 campers, 75 staff and volunteers

Camp Champions

Overnight Summer VacationsSummer 2016 – Cruise to Cozumel

Overnight Summer VacationsSummer 2016 – New Braunfels

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The Greater Houston Area Chapter serves our constituents and the community in 3 major areas:

2. By supporting the structure and cohesion

of families that have members with

intellectual and developmental disabilities.

▪ Weekend Respite

▪ Information and Referral Resources

▪ Parent Support Groups

▪ Special Education Trainings and Advocacy

▪ Conferences

* All in English and Spanish

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The Greater Houston Area Chapter serves our constituents and the community in 3 major areas:

3. By providing community outreach,

education and awareness on behalf of the

disability community.

Legislative Advocacy

Wings For AllAn airport rehearsal specially designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and aviation professionals.

How Can You Help?

▪ Play Golf!

▪ HFMA-MGMA Golf Classic IV

▪ October 26

Thank You!

Questions?

Dory Clark, Assistant Executive Director

dory@aogh.org 713-957-1600