The Arc of Snohomish County’s grassroots membership is one of our greatest strengths.

The Arc of Snohomish County has been a member-based organization since our formation. When you become a Member of The Arc, it means that you’re saying ‘Count me in. I’m an advocate for disability rights.’

The Arc of Snohomish is affiliated with the Arc of United States with more than 140,000 members and nearly 700 state and local chapters nationwide. We are on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support they need to be members of the community.

By signing up, you are joining the ranks of a powerful grassroots movement that is family-focused and person-centered. Your membership makes The Arc of Snohomish County’s powerful voice even stronger as we address issues such as education, employment, housing, and safety that are critical to the disability community.

What do Members do?

As a Member, you will receive communications from The Arc inviting you to use your voice, attend events, gather in community, and give feedback on our continued advocacy efforts.

Working together, we advocate to promote the self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion of children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in education, employment, and community living.

With our collective voice, we.can accomplish our VISION:

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be valued members of their communities, with the opportunity to achieve their full potential and a future that is secure.

To make this vision a reality, we center our Core Values and Guiding Principles in all that we do in our organization.

How does membership work?

Membership is free. It only requires completing the Membership form. Membership is not required to participate in any programming provided by The Arc.

As a member of The Arc of Snohomish County, you will also receive Membership in the state and national chapters of The Arc. Membership in The Arc of the United States also includes discounted registration to The Arc’s National Convention and access to exclusive insurance coverage rates.

If you do not have an email or wish to share your email with us but would still like to become a member, you are welcome to call us at (425) 258-2459 to become a member. You may also email us at info@arcsno.org with your information and we will not record your email in your records.