The Arc of the Capital Area is a non-profit organization founded in 1949 by parents whose children with intellectual and developmental disabilities were excluded from public schools and other resources readily available to children without disabilities. To address this void, The Austin Council for Retarded Children (now The Arc of the Capital Area) was formed to advocate for the education and welfare of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Until 1975, children with disabilities did not have the same legal rights to an education as other children.

In the past 60 years, the programs and services of The Arc have evolved to address the ever changing and expanding array of issues affecting all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families. Today we provide support services, case management and educational assistance to hundreds of clients of all ages.

Without the programs and services our organization provides, our clients might find themselves in vulnerable circumstances and/or at risk for homelessness, institutionalization, exploitation and serious health problems.

 Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery

Matches adults with disabilities with professional artists in the community.

Contact:

Ann Wieding awieding@arcofthecapitalarea.org

Basic Needs & Crisis Assistance Services

Provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with access to holiday assistance, medical/adaptive equipment and supplies, and crisis assistance to help with housing, utilities, medical payments, transportation and childcare costs.

Case Management Services

Coordinates a range of community integration services and supports to help adults with developmental disabilities, many of whom live alone, to achieve and maintain personal independence.

Contact:

Kaili Goslant kgoslant@arcofthecapitalarea.org

Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

CLASS offers individuals with disabilities who need attendant care an alternative to institutionalization by helping them access the resources they need to live and work as independently as possible in the community.

Contact:

Kaili Goslant kgoslant@arcofthecapitalarea.org

Family & Caregiver Support Services

Includes low or no-cost parent mentoring, special education advocacy, support groups and guardianship services for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.

Guardianship Services

Helps under-resourced families to establish guardianship of their family member with developmental disabilities who have reached or will soon reach adulthood (age 18).

Juvenile Justice Services

Provides educational advocacy and support to help youth with developmental disabilities (ages 11-17) and special education needs to complete school, stay out of the justice system and become contributing members of the community.

Donate To Arc

Donations made through the website (either option) will be subject to a nominal service charge. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rachel Mallernee at 512-476-7044 ext. 206 or rmallernee@arcofthecapitalarea.org.

Donate by phone:
Call The Arc of the Capital Area at 512-476-7044 to make a donation by phone. A staff member will assist you with the process and answer any questions you may have about The Arc.

Donate by mail-Send your donation by mail to:
The Arc of the Capital Area
Attn: Development Department
4902 Grover Ave.
Austin, TX 78756

The Arc of the Capital Area is a proud member of the I LIVE HERE I GIVE HERE campaign.

This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

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