Benefits of Becoming a Member of The Arc of Wake County Include:

• Receive Ahead of the Curve, The Arc of Wake County’s local quarterly newsletter.
• The Arc Works! our state newsletter with information about the "The State of The Arc" across North Carolina is available at www.arcnc.org. Follow the instructions in the box on the left labeled Action Alerts and Electronic Newsletter.
• Reduced cost at The Arc of NC’s annual convention, and other conferences and special trainings.
• Participation in the affairs of the local, state and national chapters of The Arc.
• 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 offspring MAY qualify:
  • The Arc Security Life Insurance Plan: This plan is designed for members of The Arc and their dependents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides either $5,000 or $10,000 in group term life insurance, at competitive rates, with guaranteed acceptance from age 2 to 60 (renewable to age 80.) Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual. For more information, call SEABURY & SMITH: 1-800-503-9230 or Click here
  • The Arc Security Life Insurance Plan for Families and Friends: Provides protection up to $300,000 for members of The Arc or their spouses. Proof of insurability required. For more information, call SEABURY & SMITH: 1-800-503-9230 or Click Here
  • The Arc In-Hospital Dollars: Provides up to $200 per day coverage when confined in a hospital regardless of other plans in effect. Guaranteed to members of The Arc, subject to a limitation on pre-existing conditions. For more information, call SEABURY & SMITH: 1-800-503-9230 or Click Here
  • Through The Arc, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no down payment or finance charges. You'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 1-800-524-9400 or Click Here
• Upon request, a subscription to The Arc of the United States’ national newsletter, The Arc InSight, with up-to-date information on the organization, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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 intellectual 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 intellectual disabilities, including fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related birth defects.