MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2008
Why should you ask your friends and families to join The Arc? Because The Arc offers:
As a member you will receive publications such as, The Arc Connection and the Legislative Monitor from The Arc of Tennessee, and The Arc Insight from The Arc of the United States. Through these and our other publication and bulletins you will be kept in formed about the latest developments effecting the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, how The Arc is involved, and what you and your family can do to make a differance. Some other benefits of membership in The Arc include:
- Individual and systems advocacy for better and new services and supports
- Training materials and brochures
- Important information on Yearly statewide Disability MegaConference
- Help with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance, and understanding Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Legislative advocacy at national, state and local levels
- State website-www.thearctn.organd US website-www.thearc.org
- The Arc Link website to seek services-www.thearclink.org
- Support to address local Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA) compliance
- Public awareness, information and referral services
- Support and leadership in Olmstead implementation
- Training on interacting with policy makers and elected officials
- Local chaper support groups and meeting other familieswww.TheArcCumberlandCountytn.org