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.
2017-02-08 12:00 am    0 comments    Events
The Arc of Northeast Mississippi Presents Disaster Preparedness & Safety Awareness Our Featured Speakers Patty Tucker, American Red Cross Jim Johnson, Lee County Sheriff Tupelo City Fire Department Regional Rehab Center, 615 Pegram Dr. Tupelo MS Saturday, February 25th 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. Join us for an informative meeting that will help you to better prepare...
2017-01-26 3:36 pm    0 comments    News
Challenges offer us an opportunity to strengthen our commitment and resolve on behalf of the people of Mississippi we advocate for who receive services and the dedicated men and women who work within the systems who support them.  There are two bills, House Bill 886 and Senate Bill 2567 that would in effect, strip the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health, and the...
2017-01-05 12:27 pm    0 comments    Events
The Arc of Northeast Mississippi & Families As Allies Training & Information Advocacy: How Is It Done? A Training: For Parents & Providers Learn advocacy skills Gain an understanding about services and supports Obtain knowledge that can be shared with others WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9 AM - 2 PM WHERE: Create Foundation, 213 W Main St...
2016-11-14 7:00 pm    0 comments    Events
NOVEMBER 2016: On November 19th, the new magical J.K. Rowlings movie, FANTASTIC BEASTS, will be in theaters, and Bridge the Gap North MS will host another Sensory Movie Showing so you and your family can enjoy it in a lights-raised/volume-lowered event. Theater Location: Malco Tupelo Commons (Behind Chili's) Ticket Prices: Contact BRIDGE for pricing Date: Nov. 19, 2016, Saturday at...
2016-10-28 12:27 am    0 comments    Events
Families with Disabilities WHEN: Saturday October 29th 1:00 pm til 2:00 pm WHERE: Create Foundation Building (in the rear of the buliding 213 Main Street Tupelo Mississippi Come out and hear great information that can help families with Disabilities. If you know someone, share information or come to hear more infromation and help other families. We will have outdoor...
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