About the Arc

Mission

The Arc is committed to helping all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in partnership with their families, to achieve the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

The Arc Leadership Lisa Cahill, Executive Director - 208-422-1748 Nicole Lang, Director of Programs - 208-422-1759 Jennifer Beck, Human Resources - 208-422-1729 Angelia Pollard, Accounting Administrative - 208-422-1733 Tina Curtis, Donation Center Supervisor - 208-422-1771 Megan Dooley, Manager of Rehabilitation Services - 208-422-1756 Jodi Copeland, Supervisor of Developmental Services - 208-422-1764 Ashley Hines, RAVE Supervisor - 208-422-1740 Board of Directors Brian Greber, President Joe Nelson, Vice President Sharon Treese, Secretary Jaye B. Pierce, Treasurer Robert Brannam, Trustee Lori Hilton, Trustee Jill Barbour, Trustee Ellen Mitchell, Trustee Leigh Ann Dufurrena, Trustee  Jon Lindberg, Trustee Tami Dreger, Trustee Brandon Wright, Trustee

Belief Statements

The Arc’s vision is that every individual and family affected by intellectual disability in the Treasure Valley has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active citizens of our democracy and active members in our community. We work to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the supports they need to live a fulfilling life:

• The Arc believes that every person with a disability can realize their hopes and dreams for their future.
• The Arc believes that all people with disabilities and their families are valued, respected and are included in our community.
• The Arc believes in assisting individuals with disabilities to increase their level of independence in all areas of their lives.
• The Arc believes that individuals with disabilities should be given every opportunity to achieve their goals and to become actively involved in our community.