The Arc of the Capital Area

05/18/2026

📢 Attention Family Caregivers! 🌟

The Arc of the Capital Area is teaming up with the University of Kansas for an important project focused on family caregiver payment policies. We want to hear from YOU!

Join our virtual focus groups to share your experiences and insights on:
- How caregiver payment policies work in real life
- Barriers you face accessing programs
- How practices can be improved in future policies

🗓️ Focus Group Dates:
- June 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST
- June 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST

Who Can Participate?
✅ Paid family caregivers, aged 18+, caring for adults with IDD in Texas

What’s in it for you?
💻 Participate in a 90-minute Zoom session
💵 Receive $100 for your valuable feedback!

For questions, reach out to kaleyday@ku.edu.
🔗Link to sign up in our bio!

05/17/2026

Bark for the Arc 2026 was such a success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our Arc Artists and celebrate with us.

Special thanks to Hopsquad Brewing Co. and Divine Canines for helping bring this event to life.

Until next year, Bark for the Arc
🍻🎨❤️🫶🐾

05/15/2026

💡 Fact Friday!

Did you know that personal care attendants, who play a crucial role in assisting disabled individuals with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and toileting, earn an average of just $10.60/hour in Texas?

This unfortunate statistic places Texas at 50th out of all states and Washington D.C. for hourly wages in this essential field, with Louisiana being the only state that offers lower pay.

Stand with us as we continue to advocate for better wages and recognition for these dedicated professionals! 🧡

The Arc of Texas

05/14/2026

🌟🐾 Bark for the Arc Throwback Thursday! 🐾🌟

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our first Gallery Sales event of the year a fantastic success! 🎉

We loved seeing so many furry and non-furry friends at Hopsquad Brewing Company, enjoying the fun and community spirit! 🐶🐕‍🦺

Stay tuned as we’re already gearing up for our next exciting event, Paintings and Pints! 🎨🍻
More details coming soon!

Divine Canines Hopsquad Brewing Co.

05/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations Graduates! 🌱

Today we celebrated our amazing grads from our Employment Services crew in partnership with Down Home Ranch. We're thrilled to honor our 2026 Graduates from the Horticulture Apprenticeship Program! Your hard work has paid off as you obtain your certificates, and we can't wait to see you continue to thrive within our communities. 🎓🌼

Down Home Ranch

05/12/2026

A New Q&A Series Helps Journalists Cover Disability With More Accuracy and Respect https://bit.ly/49IJFt8

The Arc and the National Press Club Journalism Institute created a Q&A series to help journalists interview people with IDD, avoid harmful disability language, and choose better images.

05/11/2026

We had an amazing time at the 4th Annual Austin Park & Recreation: Adaptive Field Day last Friday, hosted by the City of Austin Parks & Recreation! 🎉

The Arc of the Capital Area was thrilled to be a part of this inclusive event that welcomed individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. Our fantastic Community Services Crew set up a temporary tattoo booth that was a hit with both old and new friends! 🤗

A huge thank you to Austin Parks & Recreation for putting together such a wonderful day. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🧡

Austin Parks and Recreation Department

05/11/2026

A beautiful day for empowering! Our Community Services team participated in giving out fun and inspiring temporary tattoos for their friends to take on the day at Adaptive field day! The weather was amazing, and the vibes were immaculate. ✨🫶🏽🫂

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who helped build The Arc of the Capital Area.

In 1949, when families were told their children with disabilities didn’t belong in their communities, a group of determined mothers believed otherwise. They advocated for inclusion, opportunity, and dignity; and created a movement that changed lives! Because of them, we continue working every day to ensure individuals with I/DD have the support they need to live full, meaningful lives.

Today, we celebrate the mothers, mom-figures, advocates, and changemakers who turned love into action 🧡

05/09/2026

Huge Thank You to everyone who showed up last night and leading up to our first Gallery Sale Event of the year! We had so much fun at Hopsquad Brewing Company with you and all our furry friends. 🐾Thank you so much Divine Canines for your support and all the pets! 🐶❤️

We'd also like to say thank you to our Community Partner Sponsor, Presidio Kennels, for all your custom kennel needs. As well as by our Friend of The Arc sponsors; Kenny Hill from Hill Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and Berryful Creations.

Because of you, we’re able to continue uplifting and creating opportunities for the IDD community and we couldn’t do it without your support!



Hopsquad Brewing Co. Divine Canines Presidio Custom Kennels Kenny Hill - State Farm Insurance Agent Berryful Creations

05/08/2026

🎉 Today's the Day! 🐾

Join us tonight for Bark For The Arc, in partnership with Divine Canines.
Huge thank you to our Community Partner Sponsor, Presidio Kennels, for all your custom kennel needs.
As well as by our Friend of The Arc sponsors; Kenny Hill from Hill Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and Berryful Creations🎨✨

Come celebrate our talented artists from The Arc of the Capital Area as we showcase their incredible creations at Hopsquad Brewery from 5-8 PM! 🎉

Divine Canines will be here with some adorably hard-working therapy pups! 🐶❤️

We're excited for an evening filled with art, community, and wagging tails!

Divine Canines Hopsquad Brewing Co. Kenny Hill - State Farm Insurance Agent Presidio Custom Kennels Berryful Creations