Mission, Officers, and Position Statements

Mission Statement

The Arc of Tennessee advocates for the rights and full participation of all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  Through our family-based network of members and chapters, we support and empower individuals and families; connect and inform individuals and families; improve support and service systems; influence public policy; increase public awareness; and inspire inclusive communities.

The Arc of Tennessee manages by the following Values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Courage
• Justice

Officers

President: Ruth Roberts
Vice-President: Glenda Bond
Secretary: Beatrice Jobe
Treasurer: Donald Redden
Past President: Carol Greenwald

• The Arc of Tennessee 990 (June 30, 2006)

Position Papers and Position Statements

• Employment First
• Voting Bill of Rights for Tennesseans with Disabilities
• Support Coordination

Additional position statements can be found on The Arc of the United States' website.

The Arc Wants You to Know Brochure Series
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• Introduction to the Division of Mental Retardation Services
• Helpful Hints for Interacting with Policy Makers & Elected Officials
• How to Write and Report about People with Disabilities
• Training Presentations & Opportunities
• Employment and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Membership, The Arc and You
• The Arc of Tennessee (general information)
• People First Language Handout
• LINK-Leaders In Education Networking for Kids Project
• Voting

Brochures in Spanish:

• Una Introducción a la División de Servicios de Retardación Mental (DMRS)
• Membresia El Arca Y Tu
• Organizacion de consejeria basada en la familia