Arc of the United States
| Formation | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Parent advocacy groups |
| Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Purpose | Disability rights, services, and advocacy |
| Headquarters | 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006 |
Area served | United States |
| Membership | 577 chapters (as of 2024) |
Key people | Katherine (Katy) Neas (CEO) |
| Website | thearc |
The Arc of the United States is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization was founded in the 1950s by parents of people with developmental disabilities. The Arc of the United States is based in Washington, D.C. and, as of 2024, operates chapters in 577 cities, as well as all states except Maine.