Our Organization

Since 1954, Evansville ARC has been an evolving not-for-profit organization providing services to children and adults with disabilities in a variety of programs and locations in Vanderburgh County. Founded by parents, Evansville ARC continues to be a lifeline for families. The original group of parents would hardly recognize Evansville ARC today as the same organization they struggled to begin over fifty years ago. Evansville ARC has become a leader in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Through its variety of services and programs, a staff of over 200 persons works with and advocates for over 1,000 children and adults from age six weeks through ninety years.

Our programs include:

ARC Industries - ARC Industries is an assembly, packaging, recycling and distribution facility. It is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company which employs approximately 200 persons with disabilities.

Behavioral Supports Services – This program provides individuals with disabilities, families and direct service staff assistance and support in implementing successful behavioral support plans and strategies.

Case Management – This program provides individuals who are on Medicaid Waivers with assistance in obtaining disability benefits and locating services and resources in the community. Other services are also provided to the individual as they are needed.

Child Life Center (CLC) - CLC is a NAEYC accredited learning environment that provides services to all children, including those with special needs. It is one of only two inclusive child care programs offered in the tri-state that can accommodate children with multiple, complex, physical or developmental disabilities.

Community Job Link (CJL) - CJL provides employment services that connect individuals with various disabilities to appropriate job opportunities in the community.

Connections For Life - Connections For Life helps individuals identify, express, and attain goals for social, personal, and volunteer involvement in the community.

Day Services For Adults - This program focuses on quality of life issues for those who need facility-based services by teaching daily life skills, social interaction techniques, and providing opportunities to become more independent in the community.

Successful Transitions - This program assists students with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to adult life.

Work Services - This program assists individuals in developing their work skills and work behaviors so that they can eventually obtain community employment.