Description:
The Arc of New Jersey promotes and protects the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes; and is committed to enhancing the quality of life of those individuals and their families through advocacy, empowerment, education and prevention. The Arc of New Jersey, on behalf of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will:
-secure the opportunity for them to choose and realize their individual goals;
-take a leadership position in developing public policy, laws and regulations and serve as public spokesperson and advocate for this constituency;
-reduce the incidence and limit the consequence of intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, research and prevention activities;
-enhance their quality of life, thereby improving the quality of life for their families; and
-develop and foster programs, services and supports, and work with Local Chapters and The Arc of the United States to carry out our goals.