Causes: Civil Rights, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission:
The Arc for the River Valley advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilites. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.

Target demographics: Our mission is to provide advocacy, recreation and socialization opportunities for the intellectually and/or developmentally community members and their families.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 470 plus members and their families.

Geographic areas served: We serve the River Valley and surrounding areas.

Programs: Recreational Program-300+ disabled members attend our recreational activities. Bowling Program-50+ disabled members per week bowl at our local bowling alley, some preparing for the Special Olympics. Children's Program-20+ disabled children learn confidence and build self-esteem (this is a new program which is rapidly growing)Computer Program-any disabled members that voice a need for a computer and computer literacy benefit from this program. We refurbish donated computers and, anonymously, give them to our members along with computer literacy programs. Member/Caregiver Support Programs-a new program we will be implementing to support our disabled members and the people who care for them.