The Arc of Racine County Inc

The Arc of Racine County Inc. is a local chapter of The Arc -Wisconsin and The Arc US state and national offices. We are a non-profit 501c3 charitable organization providing advocacy services and educational programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Racine County.

The Arc of Racine County Inc. es una sección local del Arco de América y de las oficinas estatales y nacionales del Arco. Somos una organización benéfica sin fines de lucro 501c3 que proporciona servicios de defensa y programas educativos para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo y sus familias en el condado de Racine.

Information, assistance and referral services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers and family members. Direct advocacy at special education and agency meetings. Educational programs for parents on special education laws and rights; self-advocacy programs for youth in school and community settings.

La información, ayuda y los servicios de referencia para personas con descapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo y sus cuidadores y miembros de familia. La defensa directa en educación especial y reuniones de agencia. Los programas educativos para los padres sobre las leyes y derechos de la educación especial; los programas de autodefensa para los jóvenes en las configuraciones escolares y comunitarias. 

Special Education (IEP) Advocacy Program: We Provide Direct Support to Students and Parents to: • Discuss concerns and answer questions regarding the student’s IEP (Individual Education Program) or 504 Plan; • Attend school IEP meetings in support of best educational outcomes for students, and • Assist with information about SSI benefits and other agency resources available in the community.

The Arc 100%ers: The Arc 100%ers is a peer to peer mentoring and support group for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of the group is to assist members in acquiring and retaining employment and by so doing the ability to achieve independence. It all starts with a job and leads to independent housing, financial independence, transportation, a social network and self esteem.