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Arc for the River Valley The Arc offers a wide variety of exciting and stimulating activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

There are more than 4.6 million Americans who live with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). At the local level, in Sebastian and Crawford counties alone, 25% of children/adults are living with a "cognitive disability" that impacts their lives. These individuals need services and support to become valued, contributing members of their communities. The Arc for the River Valley focuses on providing recreational activities as well as advocacy and educational support for individuals with I/DD and their caregivers. The Arc serves a membership of over 460 members. With your past support we were able to continue to keep our member dues low, to keep our activities and events free, and to provide free snacks and drinks to members. To continue our current services as well as add new ones, we need your continued support. Due to the economic issues, 2020 was a difficult year financially for all non-profits. Please consider giving a tax deductible donation to the Arc for the River Valley. Your donation will help us continue to provide support and services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc for the River Valley is a proud United Way partner agency. Please feel free to stop by our office and see for yourself the wonderful work we do here! Francy Ford
Executive Director

Mary Wolter
Office Manager

"Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life." -Emma Thompson

29/01/2026

"Reminder"
There will Not be any Bowling tonight at Midland Family Bowling.

29/01/2026

Attention
The Arc will be closed Friday, January 30th. We hope to reopen on Monday, February 2nd. Make sure to check on Facebook for Updates. Thank you, please stay safe and warm.

29/01/2026

"Attention"
Because of slick road conditions and The Arc closure tomorrow there will be No Bowling tomorrow night at Midland Family Bowl.

29/01/2026

"Attention"
The Arc will be Closed tomorrow Thursday, 1/29/2026.

27/01/2026

**Attention**
The Arc will be closed again on Wednesday, 01/28/26.
We will see how the roads look on Thursday. Stay warm!

26/01/2026

**Attention**
The Arc will be closed on Tuesday, 01/27/2026.

25/01/2026

"Attention"
The Arc will be closed tomorrow 1/26/2026 due to weather and road conditions. Stay safe and warm everyone!

23/01/2026

Reminder - The Arc Prom Closet is at no charge for those with disabilities and you do not have to be an Arc member to select items from the closet! We want all to look their best for Night to Shine! 😊

23/01/2026

**ATTENTION**
The Arc will be closing at noon today do to the inclement weather headed our way.
Watch our page for updates. Keep safe and warm!

23/01/2026

Tonight was my first night leading Thursday bowling, and I just wanted to say thank you to all our amazing members who came out and made it such a great night. Your patience, kindness, and support truly helped everything run smoothly, and I'm so grateful for each of you. I'm excited for all the laughs, strikes, and memories to come — here's to many more Thursday bowling nights together! Also we are open tomorrow. I had a lot of members asking me!🫶🏽🧡🎳

We appreciate all the formal wear donations we had brought in yesterday to The Arc! These are some of the beautiful item...
21/01/2026

We appreciate all the formal wear donations we had brought in yesterday to The Arc! These are some of the beautiful items we received! If you need formal wear for "Night to Shine" please call for your appointment we want you to look wonderful for this special event!

With chances of inclement weather this week and with winter approaching, we want to remind members of The Arc’s weather ...
21/01/2026

With chances of inclement weather this week and with winter approaching, we want to remind members of The Arc’s weather policy.
We follow the Fort Smith School District guidelines for inclement weather, if Fort Smith Schools are closed, The Arc will also be closed. If Arc employees are unable to travel safely to The Arc we will be closed.

Thursday bowling is still scheduled as planned. If bowling is canceled, we will post an update on Facebook to notify everyone.

Please continue to watch our page for updates.

Thank you for your understanding as safety comes first!

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+14797835529

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