General Information for 
Families and Consumers

Our Vision…

Empowering and Advocating with Individuals with developmental disabilities 


Our Mission…

The Arc of High Point is committed to empowering all people with  intellectual and other  developmental disabilities with the knowledge and supports to have 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 consequence of intellectual and other developmental disabilities through education, research, advocacy and support of families, friends and community.

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

Core Values of the Arc

Preamble 

From its beginning, a major strength of The Arc has been that parents, family members and volunteers have governed the organization. In recent years, self-advocates have also assumed important roles. Parents, family members self-advocates and other volunteers are the driving force in The Arc. From the grassroots of The Arc come the dreams, the philosophy that drives the core values, the ability to shape public policy and the mutual support that parents and self-advocates provide one another.

Core values of The Arc are those values that are subscribed to and pursued at all three levels of The Arc – national, state chapter and local chapters by volunteer and staff leaders. 

The Core Values Are: 

• People First. The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and other related 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.
  
  
• Democracy. A democratic process involving members, through affiliated chapters, is utilized to take positions on important issues, policies and programs.
  
  
• Visionary Leadership. The Arc leads by promoting the mission, core values and position statements. We lead with integrity, accountability, and by open, honest and timely communication. We work with individuals, organizations and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. There is a valued partnership with volunteer and staff leadership at all levels of the organization that provides mutual support for their respective roles.
  
  
• Community Participation. The Arc works toward and believes in the community imperative: that all people have the fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to live, learn, work, play and worship in safe and healthy communities of their choosing. The Arc has responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of individuals.