The Arc Mid-South

The Arc Mid-South, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency based in Memphis, Tennessee, is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential. Founded in 1950, the organization has been driven by a commitment to support, empowerment, and progress. The Arc Mid-South offers a wide variety of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. Their philosophy is to promote public awareness of people with disabilities and their special needs, valuing diversity and not discriminating based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender, or level of disability. The organization's mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their full potential, and they believe that change is possible when people put their hearts and minds to it. The Arc Mid-South is actively working to establish policies and programs that include people with intellectual disabilities in society, improving quality of life and creating supportive environments that empower individuals to lead independent, self-determined lives.