The Arc of Wilson County

Advocacy, Information, Support, and Services
for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
of Wilson County.

What is The Arc?

The Arc is a National organization working on behalf of citizens with mental retardation.

Why Join The Arc?

To become a VOICE for the mentally disabled/mentally challenged citizens of our community.

The local chapter of The Association for Retarded Citizens was formed in 1971.  Its members will always strive to make the mission statement of the National Organization their goal.  In 1991, Arc’s across the country changed their names to The Arc with emphasis on mental retardation.  They presently serve all citizens with developmental disabilities

The Arc is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities, the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

The Arc is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of mental retardation through education, research, advocacy and the support of families, friends and community.

Through the successful pursuit of quality and justice, The Arc will provide leadership in the field of mental retardation and develop necessary human and financial resources to attain its goal.