The Arc Of Lincoln
About The Arc Of Lincoln
The Arc of Lincoln is the kind of organization that shows up where life gets complicated, whether that means housing, service coordination, or figuring out how to navigate disability systems. It also makes room for something often left out of support work, a chance to travel, learn, and be included through Arc Expeditions. For families looking for help that is practical and human, that matters.
What sets The Arc of Lincoln apart is how grounded its work is, from housing support to individual advocacy to Arc Expeditions. Its history also starts in a very specific, very familiar place, parents organizing to protect their children’s rights and build community support.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Housing opportunities
Provides affordable housing to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and helps individuals and families locate and obtain housing. The organization owns three duplexes and works with Region V in placing and servicing clients.
Individual and family support services
Provides individual support, assistance, and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities and their families, and offers opportunities for people with shared experiences to come together, explore issues, share ideas, and support one another.
Individual advocacy services
Offers individualized advocacy services to help people and families navigate daily personal challenges and the educational and developmental disabilities systems.
Arc Expeditions
A vacation and educational program for individuals who experience developmental disabilities. Participants choose trips from a mailed brochure, travel with volunteer caregivers, and the trip cost includes meals, transportation, lodging, activities, and one-third of caregiver expenses.
Coordinating services
Helps coordinate services for individuals and families.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
We empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to promote and protect their rights and interests, while enriching the quality of their lives.
Who they serve
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
How your donation helps
- Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
- Housing opportunities
- Arc Expeditions
- Advocacy and support services
Our story
The Arc of Lincoln began when parents started organizing in 1952 to protect the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was later incorporated in 1967, carrying that same family-rooted focus into its work in Lincoln.
Need help?
How someone in need can access The Arc Of Lincoln’s services.
People and families can contact the office by phone, email, or the contact form to ask about housing opportunities, coordinating services, and Arc Expeditions.
Events
Holiday Annual Membership Meeting
annualAnnual membership meeting scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles The Arc Of Lincoln has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer caregivers who assist vacationers while traveling on Arc Expeditions.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
In the news
Articles featuring The Arc Of Lincoln from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of services does the organization help with?
It helps with housing opportunities, coordinating services, Arc Expeditions, individual advocacy, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Who is Arc Expeditions for?
Arc Expeditions is for individuals who experience developmental disabilities and want a vacation and educational travel experience.
How are travelers supported on Arc Expeditions trips?
Volunteer caregivers travel with vacationers, with a caregiver ratio of 1:3.
What does an Arc Expeditions trip cost include?
The trip cost includes meals, transportation, lodging, activities, and one-third of caregiver expenses.
What kind of housing support is offered?
The organization provides affordable housing to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and helps individuals and families locate and obtain housing.
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