A donation of $15 or more entitles you to a one year membership with The Arc of Island & Skagit. Your membership helps us fulfill our mission every day & provides benefits to yourself & others:

• You are joining a network of families, self-advocates and professionals providing support, experience, information and encouragement to one another. You are also becoming part of the largest grass roots movement to protect the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
  
  
• You become a member at the local level: The Arc of Island & Skagit; at the State level: The Arc of Washington State; and at the National level: The Arc of the United States.
  
  
• Numbers matter! You are adding your voice so that our National & State officials know that The Arc members and constituents will be heard.
  
  
• Members receive The Arc of Island & Skagit's monthly e-newsletter, as well as information about trainings, meetings and special events, where you will meet and learn from other families and professionals.

PERSONAL Membership Benefits:

• Intensive Consultation Services-- may require an appointment.
  Creative problem solving Long-term planning, including pre-guardianship counseling services
  Support in the development of goals and independence
  
  
• Forms assistance
  DDD, SSI/SSDI, public benefits, service programs, housing, etc.
  
  
• Advocacy Support Services with Public & Private Providers
  School, government, community, etc.
  
  
• Discounted or Free Group Training; Discounted or Free Community Events