Staff and volunteers can accompany parents and individuals to IEP meetings, court hearings, and other situations where an advocate may be beneficial. The arc provides information and referral services to individuals with mental retardation and their families as well as other service agencies. A speaker's bureau is also in place. Through this bureau, The Arc provides speakers on a variety of mental retardation related topics. The Arc of Alabama State Office also provides support services to its local chapters.
Staff can provide training and programmatic technical assistance to staff in community programs.
Staff and volunteers of The Arc of Alabama State Office can provide training to officers and board members of local chapters. This training can be on a variety of topics ranging from human rights to membership development. The Arc also publishes a quarterly newsletter that is sent to all members of local chapters. This newsletter publicizes local activities and news as well as the happenings of the State Office and its officers and directors. The Arc of Alabama state office also provides assistance in the area of new chapter developments.