We had so much fun last year, we decided to make Arc in the Park a new tradition! Come out and enjoy the free food, games, entertainment and friendships with All-You-Can-Eat Hot Dog Bar • Pulled Pork Barbecue • Outdoor Field Games • Face-Painting • Snow Cones • Cotton Candy • Gift Card Raffle…and much more! Our Gift Card Raffle will help raise funds for the good work we do all year long. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased online or in person. Join us Saturday, June 10, 2023, 3-6PM at Nellie’s Cave Park, 1900 Grissom Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Save the Date for The Arc of Virginia State Convention July 31-August 2, 2023! The convention is seeking presenters with Experience and knowledge of a subject that supports A Life Like Yours; Clear objectives and an organized presentation that conveys key information; Ease in speaking to a diverse audience; Interactive formats that are lively and engage advocates and learners. Submissions should include: Name, Organization, Contact information, A session abstract of 75 – 100 words to be included in the conference program book and online, Session description for review by the selection committee. Email to tmilling@thearcofva.org by May 15, 2023.
New River Valley ALLY’s
The A Life Like Yours Self-Advocacy Alliance works to increase the availability of inclusive supports for people with Developmental Disabilities, through changes to policy, expectations and support systems. Our goal is for people with disabilities to live a life like yours in a home that they choose, working in a job that they choose, and participating in their communities.
Who We Are
The Arc of the New River Valley is an all-volunteer non-profit advocacy group dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc of the New River Valley is a local chapter of The Arc of Virginia and The Arc of the United States, the nation’s leading advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of the New River Valley chapter serves the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and the City of Radford, Virginia.
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What We Do
Advocate
We work with local and state legislators to support the Arc of Virginia’s agendas. We keep our members and friends informed about disability issues before the Virginia General Assembly.
Celebrate
We believe in inclusion for people with disabilities in community life. The Arc fosters social connections and relationships throughout the year through parties, gatherings, and community events. Join us!
Educate
We work to inform and educate the community about DD issues. In 2020, we went virtual and hosted a number of free educational Zoom webinars, with plans for more.
Our Mission
We advocate for the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, inform and educate the community about issues affecting people with disabilities and their families, advocate for full participation in community life, and facilitate opportunities for social connections and relationships.
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“We envision people with disabilities leading full, rich lives as active, contributing members of their communities.”
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