For over 70 years, The Arc of Illinois has been advocating with people with disabilities, families, and community organizations to make Illinois a place where people with disabilities can live, work, learn, play, and love in communities across the state.
We believe people with disabilities should be full participants in community life, and we offer families and individuals the information, resources, family support, and training needed to reach their goals.
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We offer a wide range of programs and trainings to improve care and inspire better tomorrows.
We fight for disability rights and equality, raising awareness on life-changing legislation and policies.
We connect families, self advocates, and care professionals to build an expansive support network.
Know your options and expand your understanding on important issues within the disability community.
As the largest statewide advocacy organization of people with disabilities, The Arc of Illinois makes finding the information you need easy and straightforward. We can help you with:
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The Arc is on the front lines of disability advocacy, and we invite you to side with our efforts to shift existing systems and offer more benefits for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join Us and Take Action NowWith help from generous people like you, The Arc continues to grow and improve the lives of persons with disabilities throughout Illinois. Through volunteer work and financial support, your contributions make a real, lasting difference.