The Arc advocates for and serves people with I/DD, including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses. The Arc has a network of 700 chapters across the country promoting and protecting the human rights of people with I/DD and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes and without regard to diagnosis.

The Arc is not an acronym; always refer to us as The Arc, not The ARC and never ARC. The Arc should be considered as a title or a phrase.
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Millions of children and adults with disabilities rely on Medicaid for the support they need to live in their communities and their health care coverage.? In 2025, Congress has to make big decisions about what our nation’s priorities should be and how to pay for them. Some policy makers think there is money to spare in the Medicaid program. We know that’s not...
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The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support for millions of people with disabilities to help afford the basics of everyday life, like food and rent. But SSI has many rules that make it hard for people to save money and get out of poverty. SSI has an asset limit that has not been updated since 1989! Assets include cash, money in bank accounts, most retirement...
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Join us for Disability Awareness Day at the Mississippi State Capitol (400 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201) on Wendesday, February 12, 2025 from 1:30pm until 4:30pm. Registerr online at - https://tinyurl.com/MSDAD2025   Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol, hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, offers people with disabilities, family...
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Time to renew annual membership! Northeast Mississippi Chapter Application for Membership If you are already a member you can send your $25.00 yearly due payment to: Arc of Northeast Mississippi 111 Oakwood Drive #8 Houston Ms 38851 You can also pay through our online system by clicking here! Or contact Cheryl @ 662-397-0097 Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of The...
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