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Some benefits of becoming a member of
The Arc are:
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Advocacy services
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Newsletters and other
mailings from local, state and national Arc
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Support groups
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Access to The Arc of Cowlitz
Valley's Resource Center
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Equipment use at no or
reduced cost
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Legislative
updates and representation
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Participation in the affairs
of the local, state and national chapters of The Arc
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Representation in local,
state and national policy forums
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Opportunities to contribute
time and talent through volunteering
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Reduced cost at conventions,
conferences and special trainings
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Insurance programs designed
to enhance membership in The Arc for which members or
their offspring may qualify:
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life insurance
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in-hospital
dollars
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Medicare supplement
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The Arc's CreditCard Program
- A national credit card with free first year
registration, travel insurance and other benefits
Your support through
membership enables The Arc to:
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offer guidance to those who
need help and those who want to help
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monitor national progress
made in the area of inclusion, such as education, employment, community living and recreation
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make the public aware of the
needs, rights and abilities of people with mental
retardation
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encourage progressive
legislation
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develop and promote
effective programs and services
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promote and apply research
to enhance independence
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educate the
public on precautions that can be taken to prevent mental
retardation, including fetal alcohol syndrome and
alcohol-related birth defects
Join
now and become a member of The Arc
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