About Us
We provide information and referral services in both Union County and Cabarrus County to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Every day, we are creating
A LIFE LIKE YOURS
for people with developmental disabilities and their families
Upcoming Events
The Arc of Union/Cabarrus hosts educational and fun events in our community. Check out our event calendar for more information.
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September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - The Only 100% Preventable Developmental Disability
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2019 A LIFE LIKE YOURS Cornhole Tournament, Craft Beer & BBQ
The 2019 A LIFE LIKE YOURS cornhole tournament is on October 12 from 3:00pm – 6:30pm. It will be located at Southern Range Brewing Co, 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe NC.
Join us for Family, Friends & Fellowship, featuring the 3rd Annual A LIFE LIKE YOURS Cornhole Tournament benefitting The Arc of Union/Cabarrus and it's First in Families of the Southern Piedmont program! Presented by Southern Range Brewing Co., Jon G's BBQ, and Spivey Insurance Group. Tournament will start with a round-robin format of timed games; winners then proceed to single-elimination brackets. Every team guaranteed multiple games. Members of overall winning team each win a YETI Cooler!
Entry is $40 per player/$80 per team. Players under 18 must have parent/guardian permission. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-a-life-like-yours-cornhole-tournament-craft-beer-bbq-tickets-69491341473 Day-of registrations also accepted.
If you're not a cornhole player, you can still support The Arc by coming out to enjoy some Southern Range Brewing Co. crafts and Jon G's BBQ! Both will be donating a portion of their proceeds during the event to support The Arc's mission.
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Camp Spencer Day Camp 2019
Camp Spencer Day Camp, a 40+ year tradition in Concord, NC, is coming up on July 1st - 5th, 2019. Designed for older teens (age 16+) and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilties, this week-long day camp is filled with swimming, crafts, games, movies, dancing, and a talent show!
Camp runs each day from 9:00am - 2:00pm and includes lunch and snacks. Support staff & group home staff are welcome. The registration fee for campers is $35, but scholarships are available on an as-needed basis. Bus transportation from 2 pick-up locations is available at no additional charge, or families/staff can provide their own transportation to and from camp.
Camp Spencer is 98% staffed by volunteers. Please contact us if you would like to be a part of this fun, rewarding program!
REGISTRATIONS DUE BY JUNE 25TH. Mail your completed registration form, health form, and a $35 check to: The Arc of Union/Cabarrus, 1653-C Campus Park Drive, Monroe NC 28112
Questions? Contact Melanie Miller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-261-1550 x 207.