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THE ARC OF DFW AREA

Welcome to

We envision an INCLUSIVE SOCIETY where people with intellectual and development disabilities live SELF DETERMINED LIVES.

Diverse group of individuals holding hands high in unity, promoting empowerment and inclusion for people with I/DD

What we

PROVIDE

We also seek to collaborate with local and state policy-makers to advocate for the I/DD community and educate them on I/DD priorities.

We do not offer direct or paid services.

EVENTS

Upcoming 

The Arc of DFW Area’s events bring together Families, Advocates, and Professionals in the disability community to gather and collaborate.

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

HCBS Funding Advocacy Working Group

April 7, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

HCBS Funding Advocacy Working Group

April 17, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Justice Reform Advocacy Working Group

The Justice Reform Working Group meets twice month during the legislative session. Please email us at: advocacy@thearcofdfw.org if you are interested in attending one of these meetings.

May 12, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Justice Reform Advocacy Working Group

The Justice Reform Working Group meets twice month during the legislative session. Please email us at: advocacy@thearcofdfw.org if you are interested in attending one of these meetings.

May 27, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

SDG Bingo

Bingo every Monday Night with The Self-Determination Group

June 9, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Justice Reform Advocacy Working Group

The Justice Reform Working Group meets twice month during the legislative session. Please email us at: advocacy@thearcofdfw.org if you are interested in attending one of these meetings.

April 7, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Justice Reform Advocacy Working Group

The Justice Reform Working Group meets twice month during the legislative session. Please email us at: advocacy@thearcofdfw.org if you are interested in attending one of these meetings.

April 21, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

SDG Bingo

Bingo every Monday Night with The Self-Determination Group

May 19, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

SDG Bingo

Bingo every Monday Night with The Self-Determination Group

June 2, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

HCBS Funding Advocacy Working Group

June 19, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Spring 2025 DFW Area Disability Policy Summit

The Arc of DFW Area invites disability advocates, families and allies from across the DFW area to our Spring 2025 Disability Policy Summit.

April 12, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

A Look Ahead - May 2025

The A Look Ahead Conference Series brings together expert speakers for training focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, the people who support them, and the community at large.

May 10, 2025 at 1:30:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

SDG Bingo

Bingo every Monday Night with The Self-Determination Group

May 26, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Group advocating for the  I/DD Community

Justice Reform Advocacy Working Group

The Justice Reform Working Group meets twice month during the legislative session. Please email us at: advocacy@thearcofdfw.org if you are interested in attending one of these meetings.

June 9, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

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The Self Determination Group Logo

THE SELF DETERMINATION GROUP

Established in 2014, The Self-Determination Group is a cross disability group run by and for individuals with disabilities (“PWD”).

RESOURCES

Trusted

Trusted I/DD Resources

GET INVOLVED

How to

Frequently Asked 

QUESTIONS

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