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
Kristin Laiola, Coordinator of Vocational Services - 208-422-1756
Kim English, Supervisor of Developmental Services - 208-422-1753
Marijke Blokker, 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
Greg Sandmeyer- Trustee
Ellen Mitchell, Trustee
Kristy Carroll, 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.