Home Services ARC Foundation Membership Events Employment Our Leadership Contact Membership The Advocacy and Resource Center is a Chapter of The Arc New York (formerly NYSARC), which is New York State's premier advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. When you become a member of our Chapter, you also become a member of The Arc New York. The Arc New York and our Chapter, is associated with The Arc, which is a national organization that was founded over 55 years ago by families united by a shared vision to improve the lives of their disabled loved ones. Today, The Arc is the world's largest community based organization, with over 140,000 members affiliated with more than 850 state and local chapters across the nation. Membership to our Chapter allows you to network with other parents/caregivers and to become involved with the Chapter to the extent that you desire. You become an advocate for disabled individuals, as well as give our Chapter a greater voice in our own advocacy efforts with the local, State and Federal governments. To be a member, you must be 18 years of age or older, must have an interest in the welfare of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and live in the United States. Chapter membership is renewed annually at several different levels, with minimal dues. Please consider becoming a member of our Chapter and allowing us to continue with our mission. Please note that members can only be a member of one Chapter. Become A Member Today! Read Membership Requirements Direct any Membership Questions to: membership@cviarc.org 518-563-0930 Please submit payment using PayPal or send check made payable to "Advocacy and Resource Center" and indicate "Membership" in memo section to: Advocacy and Resource Center Attn: Membership 231 New York Road Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Submit Payment Using PayPal Membership Type 1 Year $2.00 USD 5 Years $8.00 USD 10 Years $15.00 USD Lifetime $100.00 USD First Name Last Name Street Address City State select Zip Code Email Address Phone Number Referred by ARC Staff Member (if applicable) Check all that apply. I wish to receive Advocacy and Resource Center mailings I am a blood relative of an individual that receives services through Advocacy and Resource Center Membership Type (Check One) 1 Year ($2.00) 5 Years ($8.00) 10 Years ($15.00) Lifetime ($100.00) Payment Options Pay Now by Credit/Debit Card using PayPal. Send Check made payable to “Advocacy and Resource Center” and indicate “Membership” in Memo Section. Submit Membership Request Frequently Asked Questions Why should I become a member? Members have a direct impact and involvement on our state legislature in developing and presenting agendas that address the needs of people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes maintaining funding at current levels to support existing services, which in turns supports our employees with being able to maintain employment and benefits. The Arc New York continues to play a vital advocacy role with the Governor and Legislators to increase funding to allow agency’s to pay a “living wage” to employees. Membership equals votes. The more votes or members we have representing our agency, the more say we have on matters that affect the state organization and ultimately our agency at the state level. Without membership, our “votes” will be fewer than city chapters that dominate the decision making authority of the board of governors. Members have opportunities to network with other families, service providers and organizations that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members may have free or reduced costs/access to trainings, seminars, workshops, events and consultations. Members truly have a voice! Being a strong advocate for the needs of individuals we support every day is one of the best ways we have of ensuring their needs are met! How does membership work? Who can sign up? What are the membership levels? What are the benefits of a membership? Did you know... Get in touch with us Advocacy and Resource Center 231 New York Road Plattsburgh, New York 518.563.0930 518.562.0085 info@cviarc.org We value the dreams, aspirations and goals of persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their right to a full, productive and responsible role in society. Privacy Policy Part 624 Regulations Nondiscrimination Notice Title VI Plan Section 5310 Grant Award Annual Report Home ARC Foundation Membership Events Employment Our Leadership Contact Log In © 2021 Clinton County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. dba Advocacy and Resource Center- All rights reserved. Website design and hosting by Flight Creative Group.