Individual and Family Membership

Join The Arc Upper Valley today!

For 70 years, The Arc Upper Valley has been at the forefront of preserving and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Through advocacy and action The Arc has addressed issues such as civil and human rights, education, employment, health care, housing, transportation, and more, that are critical to the disability community.  By joining The Arc Upper Valley, you are supporting the important work that is happening locally in the Grand Forks region, and you are helping to make The Arc's voice more powerful at the local, state, and national levels.  Achieve with us and join The Arc Upper Valley today.

Membership Benefits:

• Complimentary membership with The Arc of North Dakota and The Arc of the United States; ​
• Access to individual advocacy services, family supports, activities and events;​
• Access to the latest information, including newsletters, publications, and relevant information from local, state and national chapters;
• Voting privileges at meetings and opportunities to attend membership and stakeholders meetings;​​
• Representation in local, national, and state policy forums; ​
• 10% off purchases at The Arc Thrift Store with proof of membership using membership card;
• Other privileges and responsibilities can be found in the by-laws of the organization, which are available upon request.

Types of Membership:

• Self-Advocate/Student: People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and students may purchase an individual membership for a discounted rate. 
• Individual: Receives one (1) membership card, which can be used for discounts at The Arc Thrift Store. One (1) vote at meetings of the membership. Additional benefits as listed above.
• Family: Receives two (2) membership cards, which can be used for discounts at The Arc Thrift Store.  Two (2) votes at meetings of the membership.  Additional benefits as listed above.