Membership
About Joining Kent County Arc
In joining the Kent County Arc, members are automatically enrolled in:
- Both the state chapter Arc, RIArc
- The national organization, The Arc.
Position Statement for The Arc. Why be a member?
- To support the protection of Individual Rights.
- To promote inclusion of people with disabilities in the community as equal participants.
- To advocate for the maintenance and expansion of quality services to all individuals and families in need.
- To assist our efforts in passing Family Support legislation in the state of Rhode Island.
- To join the fight for desperately needed expansion funds in Respite Care services.
What are some of the benefits?
- Participation in the affairs of local, state, and national chapters of The Arc.
- Representation in local, state and national policy forums
- Opportunities to contribute time and talent through volunteering.
- Reduced costs at conventions, conferences, and workshops.
- Subscription to The Arc Today, our national newspaper with up-to-date information on the organization.
- The Arc's Credit Card Program -- free first-year registration, travel benefits and more.
- The Arc's Affinity Long Distance Telephone Service -- a cost saving on long distance service for members and chapters.
- Insurance programs for members and their offspring which include: Major medical health insurance, life insurance, in-hospital dollars and Medicare supplement.
Your support through membership enables The Arc to:
- Offer guidance to those who need help and those who want to help.
- Monitor national progress made in the area of inclusion, such as education, employment, community living and recreation.
- Make the public aware of the needs, rights and abilities of people with mental retardation.
- Encourage progressive legislation.
- Develop and promote effective programs and services.
- Promote and apply research to enhance independence.
- Educate the public on precautions that can be taken to prevent mental retardation, including fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related birth defects.
How can you become a member?
Print, fill out the membership form and mail it with your check enclosed
for the appropriate fee:>
Check payable to: J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
| Self Advocate / Student | $10 | Individual | $ 20 | Family | $ 35 |
| Non-profit agency | $ 50 | Business | $100 | Sponsor | $ 250 |
| Patron | $500 | Benefactor | $ 1,000 | Other | $____________ |
Please mail form and check to:
J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
3445 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
Your membership fee is tax deductible and a key to the future progress of our
Center.