Welcome to The Arc of Northern Virginia

Make a Difference

The Arc works hard everyday to secure money for those in need.  If you would like to help, there are many ways you can contribute to the Arc’s success.

Make your own Fun

The Arc  believes in the community imperative: that everyone has the moral, civil & constitutional right to live, learn, work, & play in communities of their choosing.

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Make Someone Smile.

The Arc’s success is based off of your assistance.  Join us in bringing smiles to people all over the Northern Virginia area.

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Make An Impression

The people we help at The Arc aren’t clients, they’re our friends, family and neighbors.  When you become a member of The Arc of Northern Virginia, you become a part of something even bigger.

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DOJ Settlement with The Commonwealth of Virginia

The long awaiting NEWS. Go To The Arc of Virginia’s site for the latest on U.S. v. Virginia – 3:12CV059 (E.D. VA 2012),  , The Arc of Virginia’s statement, DOJ Fact sheet, the Governor’s statement to The General Assembly,  and more!

VA Transforming Care for the Developmentally Disabled, The Washington Post, 01/27/2012

A New Day in Virginia, The Fairfax Times, 02/01/12

Advocacy Group Supports Recent DOJ Settlement, The Reston Patch, 02/02/12

 

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Advocacy Next Steps:

If you were not able to join us for Rally & Advocacy Day on MLK Day your chance to speak with your legislator is here!  Join us to carpool to Richmond on February 16, for the The Arc of Northern Virginia Day at the VA General Assembly.  We will be speaking to legislators and visiting our supporters. Our advocacy director can plan your visit and help you to create a positive and persuasive speech.  Please RSVP with your address and phone number to sign up. Also bring a small photo of yourself or your loved one with a disability.
Contact Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy, or 703-532-3214 x116.

WANTED: Special Needs Trust Manager

Primary duties will involve ongoing, administrative support to the Director of Trusts, client relations, customer service and supervision of volunteers. Excellent organizational and planning skills, detail oriented with the ability to manage time efficiently. Position often requires continual follow-up to individuals/families to ensure the delivery of Trust funds for disbursements in accordance with Trust documents and regulations, allowing for the clients’ supplemental needs to be met in an effortless manner. Duties also include…to read more go to:  Idealist.org

People First/ALLY Toastmasters

Lisa Good
People First President
Our next meeting  will be: 
Feb. 9th, 2012  from 6:30-8:30 PM
Fairfax County Government Center
Conference rooms 9 and 10  

 

The Arc’s Pooled Trust Program

Click above to link to the  Special Needs Trust program of The Arc of Northern Virginia.

 

Donate ~ Become a Member ~ Achieve with us.

Achieve with us. make a donation and become a member. Click  to find  information on how you can help support The Arc of Northern Virginia’s cause.

Rally with The Arc in Richmond on MLK Day

The Arc of Northern Virginia is joining the Coalition for Virginians with Disabilities to Rally in Richmond on January 16th. To reserve your seat on our bus to Richmond call The Arc at 703-532-3214.

Visit our Advocacy page for more details.

The 34th Annual Patriots’ Cup Corporate Challenge

Join us at the 34th Annual Patriots’ Cup Corporate Challenge 8k. The premiere corporate running event in Northern Virginia. Any corporation or community group are welcome to enter our 8k challenge. Corporate Teams consist of 5 to 7 runners in the All Men, All Women, or Coed division. The entry fee is $500 for a team. See Click the photo above to visit our site for more info.

 

The Arc of Northern Virginia

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect. The Arc represents, supports and acts on behalf of individuals and their families regardless of level of disability or membership in The Arc. The Arc believes in self-determination by empowering people with the supports needed to make informed decisions and choices.

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