Right in the Community is a membership organization. Started by families in 1956 as Cobb Association for Retarded Children, Inc., the organization maintains that families are our strength. Families helping families, passing on a lifetime of information, encouragement, and hope ensure our existence, our focus, and our continuing purpose. The mission of RITC is a family-focused message:

Right in the Community is committed to promoting opportunities for all people with developmental disabilities to live full, productive, self-determined lives of the highest quality by fostering local communities that embrace all people.

Membership is open to anyone. Dues are $25.00 per year for individuals and families, and includes a newsletter subscription. We keep members informed of legislative issues, events, services and programs that may be of interest to those who have a child or family member with a developmental disability through meetings, workshops and our newsletters. Members are entitled to vote in RITC elections and may serve on the Board of Directors of the organization.

Many teachers and legislators find it helpful to stay current with disability issues by belonging to RITC.

"My son, Kenny, has Down Syndrome. When he was born, we turned to Arc Cobb for help. We met families in similar circumstances and were able to band together to start programs and get assistance for our special needs children. At every trantsition in Kenny’s life, Arc Cobb was there to help. Other parents who had already been there were able to offer advice and encouragement along our way. Then, as we aged, we were able to be there for other parents like us. The beauty of Arc Cobb and now, Right in the Community is that families help families. That kind of help perpetuates itself. It must live on." - Judy Cox, parent and former board member.

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2008 Right in the Community Board of Directors

President	Donna Wallace president@rightinthecommunity.org
1st VP	Ed Thomas
2nd VP	Ken Smith
Secretary	John Richards
Treasurer	Rick Armstrong
Directors	Brenda Bradshaw Kee Carlisle Dennie Clark Pat Dooley Regina Hasan Lyons Heyman, Jr. Pat Kahnle Parks Huff Barbara Kirk Terry Johnson Shirley McClenny Jim McGowan Cathy Neher Don Parsons Terry Stretch Nancy St. Lifer Darrell Tapp Jody White Betty Williard
Executive Director	Jerrie V. Paschal director@rightinthecommunity.org