It began when a small group of St. Louis area families decided that all children had a right to an education, medical care, and places to play regardless of their disabilities.
Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, the St. Louis Arc serves more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
We connect individuals and their families to:
- Support groups and workshops that provide resources and continuous education
- Equipment lending and embedded early education for children to develop skill sets
- Social and recreational programs to stay active and have fun
- Employment and training services to reach their work goals
- Residential and adult day programs to stay engaged with their surrounding community
Our core values of respect, collaboration, and empowerment drive everything we do.
The St. Louis Arc utilizes an anonymous, online reporting system (Syntrio) through Lighthouse. Click Here to learn more.
CONFIDENTIALITY COMMITMENT
Syntrio is an independent provider that assists your organization to identify improper activity. We are committed to protecting the identity of all persons who use our secure reporting system. Reports are submitted by Syntrio to the organizations designee, and may or may not be investigated at the sole discretion of the organization. Although we will not disclose your identity without your express permission, it is possible that your identity may be discovered during an investigation of the matter reported because of information you have provided. Click here to read or download the St. Louis Arc’s policy and procedures on complaints.
TITLE VI: Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI/ADA
The St. Louis Arc posts Title VI notices on our agency’s website and in public areas of our facilities. Download the document in English or here for the Spanish version.
Click here to access the English version of the Title VI Complaint Form.
St. Louis Arc operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The St. Louis Arc operates its programs and services without discrimination against individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
For more information on the St. Louis Arc’s Title VI program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact Director of Operations at ops@slarc.org or visit our administrative office at
1177 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132. For more information visit www.slarc.org.
If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by the St. Louis Arc, you may file a Title VI complaint by completing, signing, and submitting the agency’s Title VI Complaint Form.
How to file a Title VI complaint with the St. Louis Arc.
- To obtain a Complaint Form from the St. Louis Arc, contact Director of Operations, St. Louis Arc, 1177 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132 or call 314-817-2243.
- In addition to the complaint process at the St. Louis Arc, complaints may be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, Region VII, 901 Locust Street,
Suite 404, Kansas City, MO 64106 - Complaints must be filed within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence and should contain as much detailed information about the alleged discrimination as possible.
- The form must be signed and dated and include your contact information.
| If information is needed in another language, contact the Director of Operations at 314-817-2278 |