Who We Are
The Arc of Texas envisions a world where Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are included in their communities with quality supports and services that meet their needs and choices.
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Our Mission
The Arc of Texas promotes, protects, and advocates for the human rights
and self-determination of Texans with IDD.
Our Strategy
Disability rights are human rights! Texans with IDD can and do make decisions about their own lives — especially when quality supports and services are available. Founded in 1953 by a group of parents of children with IDD, The Arc of Texas is a statewide advocacy organization that will not stop until every Texan with IDD is included in all aspects of society.
Since 1953, we’ve been involved in the creation or preservation of every support available to Texans with IDD. Check out our focus areas.
Since 1997, our Master Pooled Trust has been a solution for Texans with any disability to manage funds while preserving government benefits eligibility.
Our trusted IDD information and referral resources cover waivers, guardianship, education, employment, future planning, civil rights, and much more.
Get Help Through a Local Chapter
Local chapters of The Arc of Texas are located throughout the state and provide support and services for individuals with disabilities.
Our Team
Our Team
Staff Members
Public Policy & Advocacy
Master Pooled Trust
Finance & Operations
Communications
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
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