{"id":7904,"date":"2019-02-20T08:11:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T08:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arc.local\/?page_id=7904"},"modified":"2023-05-10T12:09:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T16:09:30","slug":"become-chapter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/our-initiatives\/become-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Chapter 29"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5jnd9-12e71e01faf04b92320db4f317fb91d5\">\n.avia-section.av-jqd5jnd9-12e71e01faf04b92320db4f317fb91d5{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/06\/1-Header-38.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jqd5jnd9-12e71e01faf04b92320db4f317fb91d5 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Are people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I\/DD) and their families in your community underserved or dissatisfied with supports and services available? Feeling they don\u2019t have a voice or aren\u2019t included in decisions made about them?<\/p>\n<p>Are you an established, nonprofit organization interested in connecting with a nationwide network?<\/p>\n<p>Are you someone that has a vision of creating a supportive environment where people with intellectual and\/or developmental disabilities can enjoy fulfilling lives in their communities?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve answered \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions but aren\u2019t quite sure where to begin, The Arc is interested in your ideas and exploring the option of establishing a chapter of The Arc in your community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-227lu6v-29721e570bb9422be5dee6f022a3c2a4-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-227lu6v-29721e570bb9422be5dee6f022a3c2a4\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-227lu6v-29721e570bb9422be5dee6f022a3c2a4{\nbackground-color:#5c2b85;\nborder-color:#5c2b85;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-227lu6v-29721e570bb9422be5dee6f022a3c2a4 .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#ffffff;\nstroke:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/about-us\/contact-us\/'  class='avia-button av-227lu6v-29721e570bb9422be5dee6f022a3c2a4 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-x-large avia-position-left'   aria-label=\"CONTACT US\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >CONTACT US<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue88d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed\">\n.flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\npadding:60px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  right_image_order content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd56d3x-19dbf10434850c6f006ebbea5b34b8ad\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd56d3x-19dbf10434850c6f006ebbea5b34b8ad img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd56d3x-19dbf10434850c6f006ebbea5b34b8ad .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jqd56d3x-19dbf10434850c6f006ebbea5b34b8ad av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-28847 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-28847 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/thearc-v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/06\/2-Join-our-Movement.jpg' alt='Close-up of mom holding baby with Down syndrome and looking off into the distance' title=''  height=\"627\" width=\"743\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kql3ltxm-adf3e1788f4ea0907b9767833a7c3025\">\n.avia-section.av-kql3ltxm-adf3e1788f4ea0907b9767833a7c3025{\nbackground-color:#fdcc09;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-kql3ltxm-adf3e1788f4ea0907b9767833a7c3025 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_layout_row  email_updates_section avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7904'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7obccm-2fc31d396c4ff20100c025369b34389d\">\n.flex_column.av-7obccm-2fc31d396c4ff20100c025369b34389d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7obccm-2fc31d396c4ff20100c025369b34389d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-5nyymu-dd9f26870a6df79e93009d66cdac463a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; 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The Arc\u2019s nationwide network includes hundreds of state and local chapters. Becoming part of The Arc\u2019s network provides chapters with resources on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list_view policy_page\">\n<li>Public policy and legal advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and individual advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Cultural diversity<\/li>\n<li>Best practices in self-advocacy, education, housing, employment, criminal justice support, future planning, family support, inclusive volunteering, technology, and more<\/li>\n<li>Governance \u2014 including board development, succession planning, and more<\/li>\n<li>Operations such as finance, human resources, development, marketing, and communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Joining The Arc\u2019s network supports you in what you do best \u2014 meeting the needs of people with I\/DD and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-udfx9j-c3a70f27d5fc91d83f0881c7c74e9e88-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"paragraph_style\" style=\"text-align: center; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; line-height: 30px;\">Regardless of your location, budget, experience, supports, or services, there\u2019s a place for you and\/or your organization in The Arc\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-27q3jgg-f406922b4556ca8a46f0b71fc6e98e6d\">\n.avia-section.av-27q3jgg-f406922b4556ca8a46f0b71fc6e98e6d{\nbackground-color:#fafbfc;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-27q3jgg-f406922b4556ca8a46f0b71fc6e98e6d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  width_beacome_chapter avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' 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><div class='avia_textblock become_chpater_paragraph'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Enjoy a Strong National Identity<\/h3>\n<p>Use of The Arc\u2019s trademarked name and logo identity. The Arc\u2019s nearly 70-year history, mission, and values are recognized and respected by the I\/DD community and beyond across the nation.<\/p>\n<h3>Influence Policy and Policy Makers<\/h3>\n<p>Chapters have a direct line to congressional members through our public policy team. Our federal policy work protects and enhances vital programs and services \u2014 working in partnership with local chapters to aggregate statistics, analysis, and personal stories that decision-makers need. Learn the most effective strategies to mobilize your self-advocates, families, and staff to share their stories and advocate on issues that affect them.<\/p>\n<h3>Attend Preeminent Events<\/h3>\n<p>Three annual events to hone your knowledge, share your insight, and develop new relationships:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list_view policy_page\">\n<li><a href=\"#\">Disability Policy Seminar<\/a>: Brush up on your federal policy knowledge and meet with your elected officials on Capitol Hill.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Summer Leadership Institute<\/a>: Network with fellow disability sector leaders to identify problems, share replicable solutions, and develop relationships.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">National Convention<\/a>: Attend and\/or present sessions and events for self-advocates, families, professionals, executives, and board members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Receive Valuable Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Materials to help your organization succeed, including webinars, marketing, development, and public relations support. 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