The Arc of the United States Facts and References

The Arc of the United States offers fact sheets for individuals with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities, their families, professionals who work with them and other concerned citizens. The list below shows a cross section of fact sheets available. Click here to access the list.

• Introduction to Mental Retardation
• Aging with Mental Retardation
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Causes and Prevention of Mental Retardation
• Community Living
• Criminal Justice
• Education
• Employment
• Family Support
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Future Planning/Guardianship/Trusts
• Health Promotion
• Human Genome Project Education
• Parents with Mental Retardation
• Rights of People with Mental Retardation
• Self-Determination/Self-Advocacy
• Sibling Support
• Supports/Services