Our Stories Get To Know Us! People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are good friends and neighbors. We are in every…Position Statements Overview The Arc’s position statements address critical issues related to human and civil rights, health care and treatment, and services… Our History The Power of Parents In 1950, little was known about intellectual disability (then referred to as ‘mental retardation’) and developmental… Values Our Values Human Dignity People with IDD have human dignity. The lives of people with IDD have value. Personhood People… Our Mission and Values The Arc of the Midlands emphasizes community integration, person-centered planning, and self-determination. Our goal is to support and help all… Second Wave Book Distribution Center