The Arc of Greensboro

The Arc of Greensboro was organized in 1953 by parents of children with mental retardation. The initial focus of this grassroots effort was changing public perception of children with mental retardation as well as educating the community about the extraordinary potential of this special population. Much time and effort was spent advocating for services for children and adults who were denied access to day care, preschool, education and vocational training programs.