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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
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