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Save the Date!

Download your voucher now for Thursday, December 3rd, 9 AM – 11 PM at Barnes & Noble New Town Williamburg. A portion of your purchases will benefit us! Thank you Walsingham and B & N for your support!!! Click on the thumbnail to print the full-sized voucher!


Pamela, Bette Faye, and Darla at the Arc office.Pamela, Bette Faye, and Darla at the Arc office.
Mission Statement:
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg works to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community activities and advocacy.

The Arc of the United States is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an array of services and support for the families and individuals, and includes over 140,000 members affiliated through more than 850 state and local chapters across the nation.

The Arc of Greater Williamsburg (GW) is a local chapter which has served young adults to senior citizens in the community for over 33 years. In 2008 we provided nearly 14,000 hours of respite to families and caregivers and were grateful for 3,400 hours of volunteer service.

  • We conduct 10-11 activities each month. They are held in the evenings or on weekends.
  • We offer programming for young adults to senior citizens.
  • We have three distinct programs: Self-Advocacy (Education); Adapted Wellness (Fitness); and Quality of Life (Social/recreational).
  • We work with area high school transition teams to bring awareness to our programs once these young adults leave special education.

We strive to make our activities:
October 13, 2008 - The Arc group meets for pumpkin decorating: Click on the image for more photos!October 13, 2008 - The Arc group meets for pumpkin decorating: Click on the image for more photos!

  • Safe, comfortable, and fun
  • A learning experience
  • An opportunity for socialization with others (those with and without disabilities) in the community
  • An introduction to new geographic areas and areas of interest
  • Self-esteem and self-worth enriching
  • An opportunity for individual decision making