St. Louis Arc

St. Louis Arc Empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives. The Mission of the St. Louis community. The St. Louis area. For more information, visit www.slarc.org.

Louis Arc is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to lead better lives by providing a lifetime of high-quality services, family support and advocacy. We are also guided by our core beliefs of Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment. We work hard to provide the kind of individualized services that can really help make a difference to an adult to a ch

ild to a family. Services provided are designed to maximize choice and to support people as they build quality lives within the St. Louis Arc is a non-profit United Way partner that provides support and services to more than 4,500 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, throughout the metropolitan St. Note: The St. Louis Arc is not an acronym; always refer to us as St. Louis Arc or The St. Louis Arc. Louis Arc should be considered as a title or a phrase.

At its May board meeting, the St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) approved a $2,031,5...
05/29/2026

At its May board meeting, the St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) approved a $2,031,596.62 investment in St. Louis Arc’s Employment (Retention), In-home supports (respite/operation), Embedded Early Education, Parents Learning Together, Capable Kids and Families, Neighborhood Experiences, NextED, Launch, and Family Navigation programs.

In FY27, DD Resources approved $7,654,593 in total community investments supporting almost 1,600 individuals and families across St. Louis City. These publicly funded services help residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live more independently in an inclusive community that maximizes individual abilities. We appreciate the DD Resources' commitment to the St. Louis Arc and other organizations who provide vital resources and support to St. Louis City residents. Learn more about DD Resources at STLDD.org

GOOD NEWS!Zach worked for weeks on his speech that he gave at Disability Rights Legislative Day, where he shared his exp...
05/27/2026

GOOD NEWS!
Zach worked for weeks on his speech that he gave at Disability Rights Legislative Day, where he shared his experience of being in a wheelchair and the positive impacts Medicaid has had on him and his community. This was an incredible step towards Zach's goal of working in the advocacy field!

Disability Rights Legislative Day

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of mental well-being. In this reel, Sue Shaw, Training Coordinator for the St. Louis Arc and Mental Health First Aid trainer, shares information on trauma and mental health. People who experience trauma are 40% more likely to experience mental illness, and people with IDD are 3-4x more likely than people without IDD to experience adverse events like abuse, neglect, and medical trauma.

Thank you to The Arc of the United States for their support of mental health awareness and for providing Mental Health First Aid training nationwide. To learn more or to sign up for Mental Health First Aid training, visit The Arc of the US website - https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/health/mental-health-first-aid/

St. Louis Arc has been ranked among the Top 3 Best Places to Work in St. Louis in the “Big Companies” category by the St...
05/27/2026

St. Louis Arc has been ranked among the Top 3 Best Places to Work in St. Louis in the “Big Companies” category by the St. Louis Business Journal!
The recognition was announced at the annual awards event at the Chase Park Plaza and is especially meaningful because it was based on the feedback provided by staff in an employee survey earlier this year. We were honored alongside 15 other organizations of similar size, making this achievement even more remarkable. St. Louis Arc is truly a special place to work, and that is because of each and every one of our employees. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our mission are what make our culture so strong.

Thank you to the St. Louis Business Journal for this recognition, and congratulations to all of this year’s honorees. Learn more here: https://bizj.us/1qq158

At its May board meeting, the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB) approved an $8,236,778, investment in St...
05/26/2026

At its May board meeting, the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB) approved an $8,236,778, investment in St. Louis Arc’s Employment, ISLA (Connect), In-home supports (respite), R&R Camp, Neighborhood Experiences, Transition services, and Family Navigation programs.

In FY27, PLB approved $31,787,562 in total community investments supporting more than 4,600 individuals and families across St. Louis County. These publicly funded services help residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live more independently and participate fully in their communities. We appreciate the PLB's commitment to the St. Louis Arc and other organizations who provide vital resources and support to St. Louis County residents.Learn more about PLB at PLBoard.com

All St. Louis Arc offices are closed today, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30a...
05/25/2026

All St. Louis Arc offices are closed today, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30am.

We wanted to share our congratulations to Blaire for reaching a huge milestone: completing her very first 5K with Girls ...
05/22/2026

We wanted to share our congratulations to Blaire for reaching a huge milestone: completing her very first 5K with Girls on the Run! Blaire's parents reflected on her milestone, remembering seven years ago when they were told she may never walk independently or live without significant limitations. With a strong support system, Blaire has defied these limitations and is running through life with determination, confidence, and joy. The Arc family marvels at every incredible achievement Blaire has made, and we take pride in playing a small role in helping her along the way. It would be impossible for us to find a better embodiment of the Arc's mission of empowerment and inclusion than Blaire and her parents! Congratulations, Blaire!

GOOD NEWS!Steven, a participant in the Arc's Connect program, is an Air Force veteran and recently received a resolution...
05/20/2026

GOOD NEWS!
Steven, a participant in the Arc's Connect program, is an Air Force veteran and recently received a resolution from the Missouri State Senate for his war time service. His Connect team was so proud of him! Thank you for your service and congratulations, Steven!


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1177 N Warson Road
St. Louis, MO
63132

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+13145692211

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