The Community Connections project is targeted for adults with developmental disabilities, ages 40 and older, and their families.  For many adults with developmental disabilities, being included in local community programs provides the first opportunity to join with non-disabled peers.  Benefits of participation in local aging programs include:

a link to the community which should be a […]

Come to Smart Start at Play’s FAIR Play– an inclusive play program where children, ages birth to five, and their families have fun playing and learning together!
All young children learn through play!  Smart Start at Play’s FAIR Play brings children and their families together for creative learning opportunities where children’s skills increase in communicating, thinking, […]

Employer of Record Services:
The Arc of North Carolina’s Employer of Record Services is an initiative of The Arc of North Carolina. It is a self-determination resource network which includes The Arc of NC and many of its affiliate chapters.
The Arc of North Carolina’s Employer of Record Services was created in response to individuals and families […]

The Arc of Union County is the housing agent for a project called First in Families of the Southern Piedmont.  This state-funded grant allows us the opportunity to help families who qualify (by their own or a family member’s developmental disability, plus an income requirement) to receive assistance or resources to make their dreams come […]

The Arc of Union County’s Fifth Annual Golf Tournament
at the exclusive FIRETHORNE COUNTRY CLUB
Monday, May 5, 2008
12:30 start
Captain’s Choice
*Come enjoy a day of golf at the area’s most exclusive golf course while also helping one of the oldest and most prestigious non-profit organizations in Union County.  Enjoy golf, range balls, goodies, prizes, lunch AND dinner, […]

Officers:
Pete Hovanec, President
Russell Wing, Vice-President
Kathy Wing, Secretary
Fred Baber, Treasurer
Directors:
Alvaro Alzate
Chris Causey
Brenda Crowder
Vann Dowless
Carroll Edwards
Benny Faulkner
Eddie Gale
Tripp Helms
Jim Keziah
Linda Little
Debra Pagano
Dr, Nancy Turner
Melody Tyson
Staff:
Sandy Nemer, Executive Director (704.226.5111)
Melinda Plue, Program Director  (704.226.5112)

First in Families of the Southern Piedmont
The Arc of NC’s Employer of Record
UCPS Advocacy

Susan Smith, Program Director (704.226.5128)

Smart Start at Play’s FAIR Play

Brenda High, Program […]

WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY?
A ‘developmental disability’ is a severe, chronic disability of a person that:
* is attributed to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental or physical impairments;
* is manifested before the person reaches the age of 22, unless the disability is caused by a traumatic head injury and is manifested […]

The Arc has been around for many years.  Many people know its old and outdated acronym –ARC– which once stood for the Association for Retarded Citizens.  As time has gone by and more awareness and up-to-date terminology is used, we no longer use this acronym.  Our Arc– no longer all in caps– stands for:
Advocacy, Resources, and Community for […]