Our Mission

"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."

 

Our History

 

ARCh was founded in 1952 by parents who dreamed of a world where their children with disabilities would not be discarded or disregarded.

 

Today we remain focused on our vision of building a world where all people are valued and encouraged to contribute.

 

 ARCh promotes the health, safety and achievement of children and adults with disabilities.

 

Impact of ARCh

 

Lives are changed. Plain and simple. ARCh offers one-of-a-kind programs that make a difference for everyone in our communities.

 

• Children and Adults with Disabilities Experience Summer Camp 

• Parents' Anxiety is Reduced

• Adults with Disabilities Become More Independent

• Families Have Peace of Mind for the Future

• The Community is Served

• Teens Learn to be Leaders

• Adults with Disabilities Experience Community Life

• Our Communities are Safer

• Lives and Money are Saved

Beginning Monday, June 1st, ARCh will continue to be here to serve the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.  However, visiting our office will be by appointment only and all visitors will be required to wear a mask.
 

Rather than stopping by, we encourage you to reach us via: 
phone: 262-542-9811
email:
fax: 262-542-5280
snail mail: 419 Frederick Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
 

During this time some staff will continue to work from home, but we are checking and responding daily to email and voicemail.

At this time large group functions such as Camp Pow Wow and Thursday Night Socials are on hold, but we continue to provide Advocacy, The ARCh Youth Team, Pow Wow Plugged In, The ARCh Life Needs Trust and a variety of parent resources.
 

Please let us know how we can help today!

During these unsettling times, many of us are avoiding human contact and working from home, but our Health Care Heros are running head-first into the battle against coronavirus.

Show your support for the heros in your life by ordering a yard sign to decorate your yard.

 

Ordering is easy, click the "Order Now" button below to place your order.   

Your yard sign will be delivered to your house for you to personalize.  
$5 of every sign purchased will support all ARCh services.