For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Our Mission

"Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential"

Achieve with us

The Arc Mid-South carries out its mission of protecting and promoting the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through innovative programs. Our initiatives touch almost every aspect of life in the community. By sharing our knowledge and conducting training and events, our programs help connect communities and inform efforts to broaden inclusion across the Mid-South.

Arc Announcement

Summer Camp 2025

The Arc Mid-South will be hosting a 4-day, 3-night summer camp from Thursday, July 24th to Sunday, July 27th. The summer camp will be held at St. Columba in Bartlett. Read more!

SAVE THE DATE
75th Anniversary & 30th Annual Awards and Benefit Gala

Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Great Hall and Conference Center

Come join us for The Arc Mid-South’s 75th Anniversary & 30th Annual Awards and Benefit Gala. Proceeds will support the programs and services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read more!

Sponsor Corner

Enmotion Promotion

Congratulations to our sponsor of the month! Thank you for making a difference! Please meet Melissa Smith. Read more.

Get to know us

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, The Arc Mid-South is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing advocacy and services which enable individuals with disabilities to realize their uniqueness, worth, and full inclusion in society. We offer a wide variety of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Our philosophy is to promote the public awareness of people with disabilities and their special needs. Like The Arc of Tennessee, we value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, gender, or level of disability.