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Our Mission
The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties advocates and provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in all aspects of the community through programs and services. The Arc LAOC promotes the principles of self-determination, dignity, and quality of life for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Impact
With your support, we are working every day to build a future of quality programs, employment opportunities, community, and more.
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED TO THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY WITH MORE TO COME!
69 Years
SERVING THE LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITIES!
5,000+
ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVED!
Our Programs
Link to: ExCELS
Excels
Experiencing the Community through Educational Learning Skills
Link to: Community Integration Program
Community Integration Program
Opportunities for Community Inclusion
Link to: Seniors
Seniors
Supporting Older Participants so They May Retire with Dignity
Link to: Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Self-Expression and Creativity
Link to: Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Training for Careers in the Food Service Industry
Link to: Career Development
Career Development
Empowering Individuals to Meet Their Goals
Link to: Supported Employment
Supported Employment
The Means to Form, Work Toward, and Achieve Goals
Reagan Event Center
Are you in need of a venue to celebrate a wedding, birthday, quinceañera, baby shower, celebration of life, or any other special milestone or occasion?
Our beautifully renovated Banquet Hall and Conference Center are available to rent. Celebrate your event or hold your conference at The Arc LAOC, while supporting programs that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a seating capacity of up to 200, our hall is available to host your gathering. We also offer catering! Click below for more information.
29th Annual The Arc Walk for Independence
March 29, 2025
In March of every year, The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties hosts The Annual Arc Walk for Independence at the Stonewood Center in Downey, CA. Participating individuals walk either a one- or a three-mile course to raise awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities’ (IDD) full inclusion in our Los Angeles and Orange County communities. This is The Arc’s largest annual event, drawing over 3,000 community members, families, Arc participants, and community leaders to come together in support of the IDD community. Groups make and carry signs to promote their companies or businesses, support their family member with IDD, or even celebrate their favorite sports team. Registration includes breakfast and a commemorative button, and adult registrants also receive a T-shirt. Lots of other swag is available for purchase, as well. Proceeds from the Walk directly benefit individuals with disabilities served by The Arc. Registration will be opening soon!
Photo Gallery
Check out photos of our events, both in-house and out in the community! We’ll be updating regularly so check back often for new photos.
Sponsors & Funders
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community
throughout their lifetimes.
