The Arc of Shelby County was founded in 1974 as an advocacy organization by a group of concerned parents with the initial purpose of serving as support for parents of children with intellectual disabilities. After several years of assisting other organizations with direct services, in 1988 the organization opened an early intervention program to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays. In 1999, the organization launched a supported employment program to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Our New Visions Day Program for adults was added in 2021. The Arc of Shelby County has grown from a small support group into an advocacy agency that has had direct contact with more than 1,700 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families each year. The organization has seen its ability to offer life-changing programs and services flourish, expanding into a powerful resource for enhancing an already thriving and growing community.
Our Mission
Through advocacy, coaching, and support, we empower individuals with developmental disabilities and delays and their families to achieve their goals.
Our Core Values
- People First
- Self-Determination
- Embracing Differences
- Community Participation
- Diversity
- Democracy
- Empowerment
- Self-Advocacy
Vision Statement
A community where all people with disabilities and delays achieve their full potential in the community of their choice.
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