The Arc is an association formed in 1950 by family members and friends of people with mental retardation. Today there are 120,000 members and nearly 1,000 state and local chapters. The primary objective of the Arc is to secure for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. The Arc is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequence of mental retardation through education, research, advocacy, and the support of families, friends, and the community.

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Active lifestyles - recreational programming of individual and team sports advocacy - education of members, policy-makers and the public on needs of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. children at home - services and support directly to parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. faith fellowship - ecumenical group activities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. respite - provides weekend group retreat programs and on-call emergency respite services. care coordination - provides coordination for the delivery of services and monitors the programs to assure the continued appropriate provision of services.