Chapters
The Arc of Connecticut's local chapters are listed below. Please click on the logo to visit each chapter's webpage to review the specific services they offer and contact the Chapter directly.
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd!
It’s been a very busy time at the Arc, and we need your help. As we look ahead to Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, we hope you will support us as we advocate for you, your loved ones and the greater IDD community.
We have been working nonstop to make sure that there is adequate funding for the programs so critical for our families and loved ones. Add to that our working to replace our retiring executive director and we find the end of the year approaching without our having made our annual appeal for funds!
So, in lieu of our traditional fundraiser (don’t worry, we will be holding our 10th Harvest of Hope next year), we are making this end of the year appeal.
Unfortunately, we need The Arc Connecticut more than ever. Despite massive, unprecedented budget surpluses, the Governor is actually talking about budget cuts-cuts that will devastate programs that are already struggling to hire and retain staff because of the State’s chronic underfunding. In fact, we have provided short videos on how the State’s refusal to mend its “fiscal guardrails” are destroying critical programs and services that can be found below.
Please click on the button below to make a tax-deductible donation and stand with The Arc Connecticut-the crucial voice of the IDD community- so that we can continue to stand and fight for those programs and services so vital for our loved ones.
Our Mission
The Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in their communities.
Fundraisers & Action Days
Check out our Calendar—a curated list of fundraisers and action days designed to raise awareness and inspire change. Click on any event for more details, and use the arrows at the top to browse through each month. Stay informed and get involved—don’t miss your chance to make a difference!
The 10th Annual
Harvest of Hope Fundraiser 2025
Celebrate Connecticut’s historic commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by joining us in 2025.
Acclaimed chefs will share their signature dishes and we will share inspiring stories that show what is possible for people with IDD when resources are used in ways that foster independence, skills building, safety, and community. Thank you for your advocacy! Our collective voice is strong!
The State We’re In—A Video Series
Dear Friends of the Arc CT:
As President of the Arc CT Board of Directors, I have developed a video series about the dire situation impacting Connecticut’s nonprofits and the Direct Service Providers who care for the state’s residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
The first installment, now on YouTube, chronicles the state’s revenue surpluses and lack of attention to this vulnerable population and includes a call to action at the end.
The second video now available looks at the state’s focus on state employee pension debt-and its determination to spend every dollar it can on that debt, shredding the social safety net.
We thank you for your ongoing support and involvement and welcome your feedback.
Tom Fiorentino
To view a list of previous episodes click the icon in the top left corner of the video above and choose the episode you wish to watch.
Featured Episodes:
First installment
Second installment