The Arc of Denton County, a non-profit, volunteer organization, is committed to expanding opportunities for people with any developmental disability to exercise the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as their fellow citizens by providing family support, public awareness, advocacy service and referral.
Mardi Gras Party for Adults with Disabilities And their Friends!
Please call The Arc to RSVP or volunteer for this event. Click here for Participant and Volunteer Information Forms.
Annual Awards Banquet It's time to send your nominations!
The Arc Annual Awards Banquet will be held April 19, 2010. If you know someone who has "positively influenced the attitudes and thinking of the general public regarding the life and ability of a person with intellectual or developmental disabilites" please let us know about them. All nominations are due by April 1, 2010.
Please click here for banquet information and a link to the nomination form.
The Arc of Texas 17th Annual Inclusion Works! Conference The premiere conference on inclusive education practices in Texas
February 10 - 13, 2010 Renaissance Hotel, Austin, Texas
Registration and Payment Deadline: January 29, 2010 The conference usually sells out before the deadline — REGISTER EARLY! For more information, click here.
Across the United States and around the globe, young people on college campuses, in high school cafeterias and workaday offices have joined a movement of mutual respect and human dignity called Spread the Word to End the Word. The goal: get people to stop and think about their hurtful and disparaging use of the word “retard” and pledge to stop using it. Click here to learn more.
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Volunteer Help Needed
Publicity Coordinator – Contact newspapers, television and radio stations, etc. with information about events held during the month. This can be done from home.
Fundraising Chairperson - Fundraising ideas and help needed for The Arc of Denton County and The Self Advocate Leaders of Denton County.
For more information, please call 972-436-8471 or 800-375-4520.
The "R" Word
People with Intellectual Disabilities Deserve Only One "R" Word: Respect (Click here)
Click to learn details of Vehicle Donation Program
Please remember to designate our chapter and we will receive 90% of the net proceeds from your vehicle donation. It's very easy — Thank you!!
The Arc of Denton County P.O. Box 1279 Denton, TX 76202 972-436-8471 800-375-4520 Contact Us: info@arcofdentoncounty.org
