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You Don’t Have to Find Services Alone
From finding food and housing to accessing healthcare and benefits, The Arc Lane County can help connect you with the support you need. Thanks to funding from the Oregon Health Authority, The Arc Lane County’s Bridges to Care program helps individuals and families connect with essential services quickly, respectfully, and with personalized support. Whether you need assistance with housing, food, healthcare, mental health services, disability supports, employment, transportation, benefits such as SSI, SNAP, or Medicaid, or special education resources, Bridges to Care can help point you in the right direction. Participants work with trained, culturally responsive staff who take the time to … Read more
Meet First Responders at The Arc
Building relationships before an emergency can make all the difference. This Friday morning (August 14), starting at 9:30 a.m. and running until noon, The Arc Lane County will host a Responders and Resources Fair, giving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families an opportunity to meet local first responders in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Representatives from Eugene Springfield Fire, Eugene Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office, and Springfield Police Department will be available to answer questions, share information about the services they provide, and help community members become more familiar with the people who may respond during an emergency. … Read more
Jeremy Finds the Right Fit at Texas Roadhouse
With support from The Arc Lane County’s EmployAbility team, Jeremy found a job at Texas Roadhouse that better matches his interests and goals. He’s now working 8 hours a week at $18 an hour, helping keep the restaurant stocked and ready for guests. His manager says, “Jeremy is awesome. He is super friendly and always on task. Everyone loves him.” Read Jeremy’s success story to learn how the right employment opportunity is helping him build confidence, independence and a brighter future.
Who We Are
More than 70 of Years Service
The Arc Lane County is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Springfield, Oregon, that provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from inclusive preschool through adult employment services, with extensive family support programs and community advocacy throughout.
Our Mission is to advocate to enhance the dignity, expand the opportunities, and protect the rights of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
We have provided programs, services and civil rights advocacy to people with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families for over 70 years.
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Arc Park
A Safe and Inclusive Community Playground
The Arc Park will be a destination playground designed for children of all abilities! It removes the barriers that often keep families from enjoying other local parks, making play accessible and fun for everyone.
Want to see it for yourself? Schedule a tour by emailing Jo Ann Henderson or calling 541-343-5256 ext. 127. We can’t wait to show you around!
Our Services and Programs
We Serve People with Disabilities
The Arc Lane County offers adult and family services for people who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Adult Services
The Arc Lane County provides services to help adults who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to strength their life skills and live a more fulfilling and independent life.
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Family Services
The Arc Lane County offers a comprehensive set of programs and services to help parents who are raising a child with a disability.
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both at home and in the community
Years Serving Lane County
Children in Lane County with a Disability
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Ways to Give
Donating to Arc Lane County supports community members with disabilities and their families live their lives to the fullest.
Volunteer
Make a difference! Volunteering at The Arc Lane County to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
Advocate
Wheelchairs users can easily travel from one area of the park to another. No more sitting on the sidelines. At The Arc Park, there is something for everyone!
Join Our Team
We are currently hiring for team members that share our passion to help build a community where everyone belongs and thrives.