What You Need to Know

An estimated 4.6 million Americans have an intllectual or developmental disability such as CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, etc.
(Univ. of Minn. - 2000)

17% of children younger than 18 are affected with developmental disabilities in the United States.
(Center for Disease Control - 2008)

1 out of every 110 children born in the US will be diagnosed with Autism.
(Autism Society of america - 2009)

In Forbes Magazine's annual survey of the nation's largest non-profits. The Arc rated highly in terms of charitable commitment, with 89% of all funds devoted to program services.

For more information, please see the national Arc website.