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The Arc of Greater Tarrant County
Basic Information
Address: 1051 Haskell Street
Suite 106
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Phone Number: 817/877-1474
Fax Number: 817/877-1477
Email: richard.garnett@arcgtc.org
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Additional Information
Executive Director: Dr. Richard Garnett
President: Molly Hurst
Service Description: Advocacy and support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Mission Statement:
The Arc of Greater Tarrant County advocates on behalf of and in collaboration with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families to improve their quality of life and to expand opportunities to participate activiely in the community.
Membership Fee: $10 self advocates; $15 inidivual; $25 family; $100 corporate
Eligibility Requirements: none
Area Served: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hood and Wise Counties of North Central Texas
Hours of Operation/Schedule: Office 9-5; Activities as scheduled
Services Offered:
Classes, advocacy, leadership & self advocacy training; activity groups; individual supports and case management
Classes, advocacy, leadership & self advocacy training; activity groups; individual supports and case management
Events:
Reading classes and tutoring, computer lab, drivers ed classes, excercise, yoga, bowling, Special Olympics participation, money management, leadership and self advocacy training, United Advocates organization sponsorship, Community Connection dance, annual membership dinner, volunteer/donor appreciation luncheon
Support Groups: Our Special Children, Las Familias, Autism Special Assoc of Parents, 20 Somethings
History:
The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an array of services and support for families and individuals and includes over 140,000 members affiliated through more than 780 state and local chapters across the nation. The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.