In August, 1970, a "Town Hall" meeting of parents and persons interested in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities was held in the Community room of Northeast National Bank in Birdville, TX. From this meeting emerged the Birdville Arc. Chartered and incorporated in May, 1971, the organization is affiliated with The Arc of Texas and The Arc of the United States.
Since its founding, the Birdville Arc has been expanding its influence across the DFW Metroplex, becoming The Arc of Northeast Tarrant County in 1995, then Arc Greater Mid Cities in 2016, and The Arc of DFW Area in 2019. Throughout all these changes we have remained true to our grass-roots advocacy heritage, and we are still an all-volunteer membership-driven agency.
The Arc of DFW Area empowers individuals and families impacted by disability through advocacy, awareness, education and support. Donations made on North Texas Giving Day will help support our current programs
-A Look Ahead Quarterly Mini-Conference Series
- Creating IEPs Semi-annual Seminars
-Self Determination Group
-Awareness Events
MISSION - The Arc of DFW Area empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live life as they define it through advocacy, awareness, training and support.
VISION - The Arc of DFW Area envisions an inclusive society where people with intellectual and development disabilities live self-determined lives.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
Several Volunteer Opportunities on our website
The Arc of DFW Area
Ongoing opportunity
Organization name
The Arc of DFW Area
Causes
Human Rights, Civil Rights & Advocacy, Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Disabilities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Wise
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO BOX 14455