To help ensure equitable access to high-quality masks and continue to help control the spread of COVID-19, The Arc of Texas is committed to sending Texans with IDD 3 N95 face coverings free by mail. If you are a Texan with IDD, or are connected to someone who might benefit from this program, please complete our survey to receive your
masks.
The Arc of Texas is looking for individuals committed to the cause of promoting, protecting, and advocating for the human rights and self-determination of Texans with disabilities to join our team. We are currently
accepting applications for two positions.
Deputy Director of Public Policy & Advocacy This role will help support our public policy & advocacy initiatives to expand The Arc’s strategic visibility and inclusive community of self-advocates, family members of people with disabilities, allies, local chapters of The Arc, organizations, and advocates.
Administrative Coordinator This role will support The Arc by providing front desk customer service, assistance to the Finance & Operations department, and the Master Pooled Trust (MPT) department, as well as handling a variety of tasks to run and coordinate the day-to-day operations of The Arc.
The Whole Person Project seeks to expand access to quality mental health services for adult Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This issue brief, available in both English and Spanish, gives background to the presence of mental health in the IDD community and details the results from a provider system analysis done in partnership with the Center for START Services (CSS). Learn more about our research and follow along on social media
next month as we recognize May and shine a light on the connection between IDD and mental health.
