Our Vision
People in the disability community are diverse. They come from all backgrounds. They represent the full range of differences among people.
These include:
- Age
- Communication
- Culture
- Gender identity and expression
- Language
- Race and ethnicity
- Religion
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Values and beliefs
We honor and respect the identities represented in our community.
Equity work is urgent and life-long. We want to do better and hold ourselves accountable. We have not always been as diverse, accessible, equitable, or inclusive as we could be. We are impacted by many systems of oppression, including racism, ableism, and colonialism. We are on a journey to improve as an organization.
Everyone belongs. With their intersecting identities, all members of the disability community are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are. They thrive and live their best lives.
The Arc is a leader in access, equity and inclusion (AEI). We work hard to ensure we are representative of diverse and marginalized communities and we promote social justice.
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.
