Founded in 1952, The Arc of Washington County promotes community involvement, independence and dignity for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We strive to help those we serve to achieve their individual goals, expand their horizons and maximize their opportunities. Serving people of all ages and with a wide range of developmental disabilities, we work closely with everyone who receives our services to create highly personalized programs that complement individual needs and preferences.

We are a private, non-profit local chapter of The Arc of Maryland and The Arc of The United States, the largest volunteer organization in the world devoted exclusively to improving the quality of life for all persons with developmental disabilities.