Our Mission
The Arc of Central Nebraska advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.
The Arc of Central Nebraska advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.
Core Values
People First
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are defined by their own strengths, abilities and inherent value, not by their disability.
Equity
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are entitled to the respect, dignity, equality, safety and security accorded to other members of society, and are equal before the law.
Community
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities belong in the community and have fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to be fully included and actively participate in all aspects of society.
Self-determination
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes in self-determination and self-advocacy. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with appropriate resources and supports, can make decisions about their own lives and must be heard on issues that affect their well-being.
Diversity
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that society in general and The Arc in particular benefit from the contributions of people with diverse personal characteristics (including but not limited to race, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender and type of disability.)
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are defined by their own strengths, abilities and inherent value, not by their disability.
Equity
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are entitled to the respect, dignity, equality, safety and security accorded to other members of society, and are equal before the law.
Community
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities belong in the community and have fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to be fully included and actively participate in all aspects of society.
Self-determination
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes in self-determination and self-advocacy. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with appropriate resources and supports, can make decisions about their own lives and must be heard on issues that affect their well-being.
Diversity
The Arc of Central Nebraska believes that society in general and The Arc in particular benefit from the contributions of people with diverse personal characteristics (including but not limited to race, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender and type of disability.)
