{"id":15047,"date":"2019-05-01T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arc.local\/?page_id=15047"},"modified":"2023-05-10T13:31:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T17:31:59","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US 35"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5jnd9-66bb046f6449b2ce00b28a95ab6d6e6c\">\n.avia-section.av-jqd5jnd9-66bb046f6449b2ce00b28a95ab6d6e6c{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/06\/1-Header-6.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jqd5jnd9-66bb046f6449b2ce00b28a95ab6d6e6c main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"paragraph_style\" style=\"text-align: center; padding-top: 10px;\">The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I\/DD) and serving them and their families. We work tirelessly to uphold our vision that every individual and family living with I\/DD in the United States has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='overview'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-2a95ktj-5d687af1c9bad6308bde4984a655d2fb entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  overview grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-28snkp3-bd1a37de862624b41887f7e046a7c119\">\n.flex_cell.av-28snkp3-bd1a37de862624b41887f7e046a7c119{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground:url(https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/05\/overview-image-2.jpg) 0% 0% no-repeat scroll #ffffff;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-28snkp3-bd1a37de862624b41887f7e046a7c119{\npadding:40px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-28snkp3-bd1a37de862624b41887f7e046a7c119 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  content-align-top avia-full-stretch'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:35px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:35px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1tmt6yv-d16559e58a608ada72dbe88660134f52 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  overview-page-special-heading av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Strong National Presence<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-236arlz-65d6227d23365030fad5afde19addaac '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"count_number\">600 +<\/div>\n<div class=\"count_text\">STATE AND LOCAL<br \/>\nCHAPTERS NATIONWIDE<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zniic7-82e8b3f610ffb355623fd499348aa0a0\">\n.flex_cell.av-1zniic7-82e8b3f610ffb355623fd499348aa0a0{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#f9f9f9;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1zniic7-82e8b3f610ffb355623fd499348aa0a0{\npadding:60px 60px 60px 60px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-1zniic7-82e8b3f610ffb355623fd499348aa0a0 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-236arlz-65d6227d23365030fad5afde19addaac '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With hundreds of state and local chapters across the country, The Arc\u2019s chapter network is on the frontlines from first breath to last to ensure that people with I\/DD have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Our chapters provide a wide variety of services, supports, and advocacy for people with I\/DD and their families. This varies by chapter and includes but is not limited to: individual and public policy advocacy; residential, educational, and vocational services; person-centered and financial planning; recreational activities; and other supports that meet the unique needs of the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-jsms6owq-2789170df58a658f7d66f6d85a790481-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jsms6owq-2789170df58a658f7d66f6d85a790481\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-jsms6owq-2789170df58a658f7d66f6d85a790481{\nbackground-color:#5c2b85;\nborder-color:#5c2b85;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-jsms6owq-2789170df58a658f7d66f6d85a790481 .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#ffffff;\nstroke:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a 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id=\"style-css-av-24zll4w-0080f6b4b86d54462725db25ce963cf9\">\n#top .hr.av-24zll4w-0080f6b4b86d54462725db25ce963cf9{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-24zll4w-0080f6b4b86d54462725db25ce963cf9 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#fecb00;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-24zll4w-0080f6b4b86d54462725db25ce963cf9 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-23yycuo-02eb6f1777d75f1b185a71e0d14454b1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-23yycuo-02eb6f1777d75f1b185a71e0d14454b1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-23yycuo-02eb6f1777d75f1b185a71e0d14454b1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"what_doing_paragraph_nested\">The Arc was founded in 1950 by parents who believed their children with I\/DD deserved more \u2013 to be included in their communities and to pursue fulfillment and happiness just like everyone else. Ever since then, The Arc has continued to grow and evolve along with the changing needs and issues people with disabilities and their families face \u2014 and has played a pivotal role in changing the public perception of disability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-jsms6owq-1e74fa8256307346e182ceabf86c04ed-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jsms6owq-1e74fa8256307346e182ceabf86c04ed\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-jsms6owq-1e74fa8256307346e182ceabf86c04ed{\nbackground-color:#5c2b85;\nborder-color:#5c2b85;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-jsms6owq-1e74fa8256307346e182ceabf86c04ed .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#ffffff;\nstroke:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/about-us\/history\/'  class='avia-button 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