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The Arc of Virginia
2025 East Main Street, Suite 107
 Richmond, VA 23223

Phone: 804-649-8481 Fax: 804-649-3585

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Join The Arc

To print out a membership form for mailing, click here:  Join The Arc.

Local, State and National Organizations:

The Arc of Virginia is affiliated with  The Arc of the United States.  When you join The Arc at the local level, you automatically become a member of both state and national organizations of The Arc and are accorded all privileges associated with these organizations. 

How You Can Become a Member of The Arc:
Membership begins in your own backyard.  To find a chapter in your area, review the list of local chapters from the link on the sidebar (Local Chapters).

If you cannot find a local chapter in your area, please contact the state office  for information on joining The Arc of Virginia as a state member.  You may also get information on how to start a chapter of The Arc in your community.  Call our office at (804) 649-8481, or send email to thearc@arcofva.org.

Benefits of Becoming a Member of The Arc Include:

  • Participation in the affairs of local, state and national chapters of The Arc.
  • Representation in local, state and national policy forums.
  • Opportunities to contribute time and talent through volunteering.
  • Reduced cost at National conventions, conferences and special trainings.
  • Insurance programs designed to enhance membership in The Arc for which members or their offspring may qualify.
  • The Arc of Virginia newsletter, plus The Arc InSight, our national newspaper with up-to-date information on the organization and mental retardation.
  • The Arc's Credit Card Program - A national credit card with travel insurance and other benefits - and no annual fee.

    Your Support Through Membership Enables The Arc To:

  • Offer guidance to those who need help and those who want to help.
  • Monitor national progress made in the area of inclusion, such as education, employment, community living and recreation.
  • Make the public aware of the needs, rights and abilities of people with mental retardation.
  • Encourage progressive legislation.
  • Develop and promote effective programs and services.
  • Promote and apply research to enhance independence.
  • Educate the public on precautions that can be taken to prevent mental retardation, including fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related birth defects.

     

    Updated 09/18/2007