Agency Details:

The Arc Of New Mexico (ARC)

Mission Statement

The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.

History:
HISTORY

The Arc was founded in 1950 by a small group of parents and other concerned individuals. At that time, little was known about the condition of mental retardation or its causes, and there were virtually no programs and activities in communities to assist in the development and care of children and adults with mental retardation and to help support families.

In the early days the association worked to change the public's perception of children with mental retardation and to educate parents and others regarding the potential of people with mental retardation. The Arc also worked to procure services for children and adults who were denied day care, preschool, education and work programs.

Contact person: Priscilla Salinas, Representative, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (575) 882-5799

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Address:

P.O. Box 157 La Mesa, NM 88044

Web Site: http://www.thearc.org

Last updated on August 22, 2009