The Arc of Northeast Mississippi is a volunteer-based membership
organization made up of individuals with
intellectual,
developmental and
other disabilities,
their families,friends,interested citizens and
professionals
in the disability field.
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.
ABLE accounts are helping people with disabilities across the country save money without jeopardizing their benefits, but there are more than 6 million people with disabilities who are not eligible to take advantage of this important savings tool because they acquired a disability after age 25. At the same time, the pool of potential ABLE account holders should be expanded to strengthen the...
Mark your Calendar now and save the date for the Arc of Northeast Mississippi's one day disability mini-conference. "Putting the Pieces Together". Key note speakers: Frank Campagna: Blogger "Autism Daddy", Deborah Tierce: "Oh the Places You'll Go...", William Heard: Artist and Inspirational Speaker, and Guest Speaker: Senator Chad McMahan. Please register...
Please join us for our annual Arc in the Park day on Saturday June 2nd 2018 from 11 am until 4 pm. @ the Oren Dunn City Museum 689 Rutherford Rd Ballard Park Tupelo, MS.
ENTERTAINMENT:
11:00 – 12:30 The Hunter Covington Band
12:30 – 1:00 Mayor Jason Shelton / Sheriff Jim Johnson / Resource Tables
1:00 – 3:30 Leo Mask Band
3:30 – 4:00 Closing...
We are having another fundraiser and we are giving you the opportunity to work the event. This is a great chance to show everyone your abilities and your skills.
We need individuals to serve food, bus tables and greet guests. This is not only a fundraiser for the Arc of Northeast Mississippi, but it is a great way to ease your way into the work force. McAllisters keeps an eye on the...
We picked up our final load of lift chairs and a few matresses. Our volunteer Angels along with the generous donation from 8 days of hope have allowed the Arc of Northeast Mississippi deliver a combined 40 lift chairs to people with disabilities. This has been such a wonderful outreach and it has helped so many. Thanks given to all that made this possible!
The Arc of Northeast Mississippi is a volunteer-based membership
organization made up of individuals with
intellectual,
developmental and
other disabilities,
their families,friends,interested citizens and
professionals
in the disability field.
