The Arc of Harris County

05/29/2026

Contact your chapter for details and to RSVP! We can’t wait to connect with local chapters, self-advocates and families across Texas this summer as we hit the road for ! Join us for tips ahead of the 90th Texas Legislative Session and let’s continue to make progress for and with Texans with ! Confirmed events:

June 5: The Arc of Greater Beaumont
June 6: The Arc of Harris County
June 13: The Arc of DFW Area
July 14: The Arc of Wichita County
July 25: The Arc of El Paso
August 13: The Arc of the Capital Area

When the 90th Texas Legislative Session begins in January 2027, we must continue to use our collective power to educate and encourage legislators to make decisions that help, rather than hurt, Texans with IDD. Together, we can!

05/28/2026

🌟 We’re looking for a Nurse for Camp Arc! 🌟

Join us for a meaningful and fun week at Camp For All in Burton, TX from June 13–19, 2026!

We’re seeking a RN, LVN, or EMT to support our incredible campers—adults ages 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities—during this unforgettable summer camp experience.

💛 Stipend paid position
🏕️ Lodging and meals provided
🤝 Spend the week making a real difference

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit?

📧 Contact Wendy at [email protected] to apply.

05/27/2026

🧡 June Respite Weekends Are Here! 🧡

Looking for a fun, engaging, and supportive overnight weekend program for your loved one? The Arc of Harris County’s Respite Program is available year-round for adults ages 21 and up!

📅 June Respite Weekend Dates:
✨ June 5–7
✨ June 19–21

✔️ Two weekends each month
✔️ 24-hour onsite care
✔️ Safe, engaging, age-appropriate activities

For more information or to register, contact Director of Programs, Wendy Hyde:
📧 [email protected]
📞 713-957-1600 ext. 114
🌐 www.thearchouston.org

05/26/2026

💻✨ Don’t miss out on this FREE virtual training! ✨💻

The first “Let’s Get Tech” session starts TOMORROW! Join The Arc of Harris County for FREE online tech training designed for people with IDD and their caregivers.

Learn practical digital skills like:
✔️ Online shopping & money skills
✔️ Digital safety
✔️ Community engagement & planning activities
✔️ Real-world tech examples
✔️ Hands-on practice in a supportive environment

📍 100% VIRTUAL
💲 Completely FREE

📅 May 27–28
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM

📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer OR register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/teiLZFfeTbqOuJWPrA9Opw #/registration

Thank you to Comcast NBCUniversal for helping make this FREE program possible. 🧡

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

On this Memorial Day, The Arc of Harris County extends our deepest gratitude to the fallen heroes and their families whose courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🧡

05/22/2026

We’re participating in and hope you can join us on Saturday, June 6th! 🧡

Join The Arc of Texas Public Policy & Advocacy Team for a free training to learn how to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and make your voice heard.

This event is free, but please RSVP to help us plan:
https://forms.gle/wGHxQv6szPoaKMBr7

05/22/2026

💻✨ FREE & VIRTUAL Tech Training for People with IDD and Caregivers! ✨💻

Join The Arc of Harris County for our FREE online “Let’s Get Tech” training sessions — designed specifically for people with IDD and their caregivers to build confidence using everyday technology from the comfort of home!

Participants will learn practical digital skills like:
✔️ Online shopping & money skills
✔️ Community engagement & planning activities
✔️ Digital safety
✔️ Real-world tech examples
✔️ Hands-on practice in a supportive environment

📍 100% VIRTUAL — attend from anywhere!
💲 Completely FREE to participate!

📅 Upcoming online sessions:
• May 27–28
• June 23–24
• August 25–26
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM each day

📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer OR register for next week’s Wednesday & Thursday session here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/teiLZFfeTbqOuJWPrA9Opw #/registration

A special thank you to our partners at Comcast NBCUniversal for helping make this FREE program possible. 🧡

05/19/2026

🧡 Ready to build everyday tech skills with confidence?

Join The Arc of Harris County for our FREE “Let’s Get Tech” training sessions designed for people with IDD and their caregivers!

Participants will learn practical digital skills like:
✔️ Online shopping & money skills
✔️ Community engagement & planning activities
✔️ Digital safety
✔️ Real-world tech examples
✔️ Hands-on practice in a supportive environment

📅 Multiple online sessions available:
• May 27–28
• June 23–24
• August 25–26
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM each day

Scan the QR code in the flyer to register!

Thank you to our partners at Comcast NBCUniversal for helping make this program possible. 🧡

05/16/2026

Looking for meaningful summer plans for your teen (16+)? 🧡

Serving as a counselor at Camp Arc 2026 is an incredible opportunity for teens and young adults to build leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and strengthen college or scholarship applications — all while making lifelong memories and friendships.

Camp counselors receive:
✅ Training Day (before campers arrive)
✅ Lodging & Meals
✅ 150 Service Hours

📍 Camp For All – Burton, TX
📅 June 13–19, 2026

If your teen is compassionate, responsible, and ready for a rewarding experience this summer, we would love to have them join our camp team!

To learn more or sign up, contact Wendy at [email protected].

05/13/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible Tour du Rouge riders! 🧡🚴

Your fundraising, dedication, and passion made a lasting impact on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We are so grateful for every mile ridden and every dollar raised in support of The Arc of Harris County.

The final Tour du Rouge was unforgettable — and we can’t wait to share what’s coming in 2027! 🧡

Last week, we gathered for the final Tour du Rouge — and what a beautiful ride it was! 🧡🚴

For years, Tour du Rouge has been more than a cycling event. It has been a community, a mission, and a powerful reminder of what can happen when people come together in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To every rider who pedaled mile after mile, every crew member who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, every law enforcement officer who kept our riders safe, and every donor who believed in this journey — thank you. Your dedication, generosity, and heart made Tour du Rouge possible year after year.

While this chapter comes to a close, we are incredibly excited for what’s ahead. A new ride concept is already in the works for 2027, and we cannot wait to share the next adventure with all of you.

Thank you for being part of the Tour du Rouge legacy. The miles may end, but the impact will continue for years to come. 🧡

05/11/2026

🌟 Make This Summer Life-Changing — Become a Camp Arc Counselor! 🌟

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? Join us at Camp Arc, June 13–19, 2026, and make an unforgettable impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As a counselor, you’ll build friendships, create lifelong memories, and help campers experience the joy, independence, and inclusion they deserve. 💛

✨ No experience needed — we provide:
✔️ Training
✔️ Lodging
✔️ Meals
✔️ 150 service hours

What you’ll gain is even greater:
💫 Leadership skills
💫 Purpose
💫 Community
💫 Memories that will stay with you forever

This isn’t just volunteering — it’s becoming part of something truly special.

📧 Ready to change lives (including your own)? Contact [email protected] to sign up today!