Why should I belong to The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley?

So your voice is heard.
The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley advocates for funding and legislation to benefit people with disabilities.

So you are not alone.
When you belong to The Arc, you receive support from other families and learn from the experiences of others.

So you can find support and services.
You can find useful information on anything related to developmental disabilities through The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley.

So you can make a difference.
You belong to an organization committed to progressive legislation to protect rights and improve services for people with disabilities.

So you can receive benefits from
The Arc of the United States.
When you become a member of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, you are a member of The Arc of the United States and will have access to discounts on disability related products and services.

 So you can receive even better bargains!
Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases at both of the Noah’s Arc Thrift Shop locations…even sales purchases.

Become a Member

Your contribution to The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley makes possible the many programs and services offered each week to people with disabilities, their families and to members of the community. To become a member, click here to download the membership application.

Membership: The Foundation of Our Future

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, a local chapter of The Arc of the United States, is a member-based advocacy organization. Your support 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 intellectual, cognitive, and related developmental disabilities

Encourage progressive legislation

Develop and promote effective programs and services

Promote and apply research to enhance independence

Raise public awareness on precautions that can be taken to prevent intellectual, cognitive, and related developmental disabilities including fetal alcohol syndrome and other alcohol related birth defects.

These are just some benefits of the benefits of becoming a member of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley:

Participation in the affairs of the local, state and national chapters of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley

Representation in local, state and national policy forums

Reduced cost at conventions, conferences, special events and trainings

Receiving our local newsletter, full of up-to-date information on the organization and developmental disabilities

Become a member by mailing in your completed membership application along with membership dues. You may download a membership application, or call us at 304-422-3151, ext. 107 and we will be happy to mail you one. Your support will make a difference.