The Arc Of Union County Nc

The Arc is a resource and a voice for people with developmental disabilities and their families, and strives to protect, empower and promote meaningful participation and inclusion in their schools and communities. We work with area schools and resources in a way that promotes positive change & representation for this vulnerable population. Additionally, we serve in an advisory capacity to an 85+ member self-advocacy group. (Self-advocates are people with a disability who speak for themselves or others). We help our clients have a voice in decisions that directly affect their lives, and provide training, workshops & volunteer opportunities to improve life skills and promote independence & inclusion in the community. We work closely with the school system & attend IEP meetings to ensure that the rights of children with DD are recognized & that parents have a voice in decisions being made about their child, and learn how to advocate in the best interest of their children. The Arc has been in existence for over