About The Arc of Harris County
Our Mission:
To promote wellness, enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc of Harris County serves our constituents and the Houston community by focusing on the following major areas:
1) Providing community outreach, education, and awareness on behalf of the disability community to families, schools, businesses, adult services organizations, and other community organizations;
2) Participating in national, state, and local legislative and systems advocacy to ensure that children with disabilities have access to a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment; and that adults with disabilities have access to community-based, integrated employment and supports;
3) Supporting the structure and cohesion of families who have members with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and
4) Providing life-enhancing integrated activities and experiences for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc is a member-based organization, and an affiliate with The Arc of Texas and The Arc of United States.