Mission - The Arc is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

To promote the general welfare of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the State of Mississippi

To serve as a parent support and advocacy organization

To further research on all aspects of the condition of intellectual and developmental disabilities such as the cause, prevention, medical and social treatment and methods of special education and training

To develop a better understanding of the condition of intellectual and developmental disabilities by the public and to cooperate with all public, private and religious agencies; international, federal, state and local departments of mental health, rehabilitation, education and health; and institutions

To further training, education and recruitment of personnel to work in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities

To encourage the formation of local units, to advise and aid these units in the solutions of their problems and to coordinate the efforts and activities of these units

To further the implementation of legislation on behalf of persons with disabilities

To serve as a clearinghouse for gathering and disseminating information regarding persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to foster the development of integrated programs on their behalf

To solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes

To further the objectives of The Arc of the United State