Promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Supports and empowers individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live and work in the community on their own terms as proud, vital members of society.

The Arc of Illinois truly believes that we are all people first and because of that, regardless of any developmental or intellectual differences, everyone deserves the same rights and opportunities.

Promotes and protects the rights of people with special needs and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community.

Works to include all children and adults with developmental delays or other disabilities in every community by identifying barriers, building partnerships, and realizing solutions.

Promote the general welfare of all persons mentally or physically challenged, to act as advocates for these individuals, and to promote the development, implementation and execution of programs.

Provide Advocacy and Resources to Citizens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

Community-based organization that advocates for and serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our mission is to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are valued in order that they and their families participate fully in and contribute to their community.

Advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and play in the community.