Membership: The Foundation of Our Future
The Arc of Multnomah -
Clackamas, a local chapter of The Arc of the United States, is a
member-based advocacy organization. Your support enables The Arc
to:
- Offer guidance to those who need help and those who want to help
- Monitor national
progress made in the area of inclusion, such as education, employment, community living
and recreation
- Make the public aware of the needs, rights and abilities of people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities
- Encourage progressive legislation
- Develop and promote effective programs and services
- Promote and apply research to enhance
independence
- Raise public awareness on precautions that can be taken to prevent mental
retardation, including fetal alcohol syndrome and other alcohol related birth defects
And more…Some benefits of becoming a member of The Arc are:
- Participation in the affairs of the local, state and national
chapters of The Arc
- Representation in local, state and national policy forums
- Reduced cost at conventions, conferences, special events and
trainings
- Receiving our local newsletter, full of up-to-date information
on the organization and developmental disabilities
Become a member by mailing in your completed membership application
along with membership dues. You may download
a membership application,
enroll online, or call us
at 503-223-7279 and
we will be happy
to mail you one. Your support will make a difference.
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