Arc for the River Valley

There are more than 4.6 million Americans that live with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). At the local level, in Sebastian and Crawford counties alone, there are 25% of children/adults that are living with a "cognitive disability" that impacts their lives. These individuals need services and support to become valued, contributing members of their communities.

The Arc for the River Valley focuses on providing recreational activities as well as advocacy and educational support for individuals with I/DD and their caregivers. The Arc serves a membership of over 460 members. With your past support we were able to continue to keep our member dues low, to keep our activities and events free, and to provide free snacks and drinks to members. We were able to add new computers, a library, and various new activities in 2013. In 2014, we would like to add a weekly lunch program, an exercise class, a children's summer program, and regular health training classes.

To continue our current services as well as add new ones, we need your continued support. Due to the economic issues, 2014 will continue to be a difficult year financially for all non-profits. Please consider giving a tax deductible donation to the Arc for the River Valley. Your donation will help us continue to provide support and services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Please feel free to stop by our office and see for yourself the wonderful work we do here!

Micayla Cole
Executive Director

Paula Hinsch
Office Director

"Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life." -Emma Thompson