The Arc of Frederick County Membership

Join The Arc -- Share Our Success!

Our work depends largely on your support. You can join in our efforts by becoming a member of The Arc.

Your support through membership enables The Arc to:

• Offer guidance to those who need help and to those who want to help.
• Make the public aware of the needs, rights, and abilities of people with developmental disabilities.
• 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 other alcohol-related birth defects.

Some benefits of becoming a member of The Arc are:

• Regularly published newsletters providing you with issues and updates in the field.
• Reduced cost at conventions, conferences, and special trainings.
• Participation in the affairs of the local, state, and national chapters of The Arc.
• The Arc Credit Card Program - a national credit card with travel insurance and other benefits, and no yearly registration fee.
• Representation in local, state, and national policy forums
• Opportunities to contribute time and talent through volunteering.
• Insurance programs designed to enhance membership in The Arc for which members or their dependents may qualify.
• The Arc Security Life Insurance Plan for persons with mental retardation, and The Arc’s Security Life Insurance Plan for family and friends.
• Providing our national, state, and local newspapers with up-to-date information on the organization and mental retardation.

The Arc of Frederick County, Inc.
Membership Processor
620-A Research Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

New levels of giving!

_____ Gold ............$1,000 and over
_____ Silver ............$500 - $999
_____ Alliance ............$250 - $499
_____ Patron ............$100 - 249
_____ Friend ............ $50
_____ Supporting Member ............ $25
_____ Individual or Family Member ............ $15

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