ARCh, The Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps

Welcome to ARCh!

The Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps (ARCh) promotes the health, safety and achievement of children and adults with disabilities. ARCh was founded in 1952 by a group of parents who who wanted to create learning and social opportunities for their children with disabilities. Today we remain parent-led and family-driven, focused on our vision of building a world where all people are valued and encouraged to contribute. ARCh offers a unique variety of programs and services. Because of ARCh, those living with disabilities have the support and services they need to pursue their potential.

FACT: Seven out of ten Americans are directly impacted every day by a disability, or they have a family member, friend or associate who has a disability.

Because of ARCh...
Lives are changed. Plain and simple. ARCh offers one-of-a-kind programs that make a difference for everyone in our communities. Click here to discover all that ARCh does.

Website Changes
We have changed the name of Leisure Services to A.B.L.E. (Activities to Build Life Experiences) so the navigation icon above has changed. We also added a new button called Exciting Events. Look for information regarding fundraisers and other community events.

Must See Special Event
Forty-seven people dead in the past month in American mass shootings and their aftermaths. Could it happen here?

We all know that our community is under significant stress…and that these are times that challenge the safety and productivity of our neighborhoods, our workplaces, and our schools. Intolerance costs $250 billion each year in lost opportunities and wasted lives. Is it just a matter of time until fear and anguish erupt?

No! Because out of bad times, comes something very good…the chance to help our community shine as a beacon of hope, tolerance and compassion.

On Wednesday, April 22^nd, please be a part of the solution. Attend “Journey to a Hate-Free Millennium: A Community Forum.” This timely and important presentation addresses issues that urgently concern us all, with insight and ideas to make positive change today!

Presentations will take place at 8:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre at University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. The presentation will also be offered on Tuesday, April 21^st at 7:30 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium at Marquette University , 15^th and Wells Street in Milwaukee. All presentations are free of charge, and open to any community member over the age of 13.

The problems are urgent, but the solutions surround us. Let’s make the “Journey” together!

Click here for flyer. For questions or more information, please contact ARCh at (262) 542-9811.

ARCh Mission Statement

"The mission of the Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps is to empower children and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential and to increase prevention and awareness in the community."

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ARCh is funded in part by the United Way in Waukesha County, the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services, Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the generous support of people like you!

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