The arc of indiana was established in 1956 by parents of children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who joined together to build a better and more accepting world for their children. The work of the arc continues to: -empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life. -empower people with intellectual and other development disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. -inspire change in public policy and public attitudes. The arc of indiana is committed to helping all people with developmental disabilities realize their goals of learning, living, working, and playing in the community by: -providing a forum for individuals and families to join together. -reducing the incidence of developmental disabilities. -supporting the work of the 44 local chapters of the arc in indiana. -serving as the spokesperson to the community at large

Developmentally Disabled Centers , Disabilities , Human Services

The arc is committed to empowering families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life. Additionally the arc of indiana seeks to empower people with intellectual and other development disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. The organization's priority areas include appropriate funding and continuum of services for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adults with developmental disabilities and other related deisabilites; as well as reducing the incidence of developmental disabilties. Local chapter services are also provided to respond to the needs of member chapters, their boards, special committees, and executives. Programs, resources, and membership materials are provided to 44 chapters statewide. the arc oversees governmental grants that develop and implement initiatives and activites to support and expand a network of self-advocates and family members to provide awareness and information about programs and services available to those with developmental disabilities. The arc provides a bridge between local, state, government, and private sector organizations and people with development disabilities and their loved ones. the arc is the trustee for the arc master trust ii. Established in 1995, the master trust ii allows individuals with disabilites to fund their own trust and to maintain eligibility for government benefits.