Welcome to
​The Arc of Indian River County
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Mission Statement
 The Arc supports and empowers individuals
with special needs to achieve their life goals.
 
Vision
 The Arc will advocate for full acceptance of individuals
with special needs as valued members of our community

The Arc at work and play

In Indian River County alone, more than 2,000 families are impacted by
special needs such as down’s syndrome,cerebral palsy, autism and other
developmental and traumatic brain disabilities. 
 

Overview of The Arc
 
Annual Budget: $3.5 Million ~ Number of Employees:  75
 
Individuals Served: 200+ Special Needs individuals affected by
intellectual, developmental, emotional or traumatic brain disabilities.
 
Six Residential Group Homes: This 24 hour supervised program teaches the skills needed to live independently. These skills include: meal planning & preparation, laundry, self care etc..
 
Adult Day Training:  ADT provides training in areas of work preparation, daily skills & vocational preparation, behavioral intervention, social skills & community activities. 
 
Behavioral Services: Personalized Behavior & Treatment plans,
Crisis Management Training, Tools Training.
 
Supported Employment: Assistance with finding a job, job applications,
interview process, and on the job employment coach.
 
Supported Living: Assistance to people who live in their own home with
shopping, banking, money management and medical appointments.
 
Transportation: 21 vehicles provide door to door transportation.
 
Youth Employment Transition: Curriculum for ages 15 to 21.
20 hour class, community on the job training/internship.
 

Thank you Ocean Grill (Charley & Mary Replogle) and Vero Beach Polo Club (Gaston) for giving the residents of The Arc a special day watching the Ocean Grill Polo match. No horsing around, the residents had a fabulous time!

Thank you First Methodist Church of Vero Beach for hosting the 4th Annual Brunch and Bingo for the individuals at The Arc. 
As always, a great time was had by all!

Time to clean up!
Kiwanis/Youth in Action and The Arc
Beautifying the West Campus

Below are just a few of the fun things we did in 2024

The Arc's Annual Halloween Party

  Do you know of a business or club that would like to host a fun event for our friends?   If so, contact Noreen at 772.584.9511 or email [email protected]. We only have event openings for a few months left, so call now!

        We empower our special needs community.
Trusted, we provide the personal care, resources, programs, educational curriculum,
wheel chair accessible transportation, services and individualized support which only
The Arc of Indian River can do!

Call us today and let us know how we can serve you. 772.562.6854