Coming Soon: Discover the Future of Independent Living at The Nexus Join us on Tuesday, July 28 to learn more about The Nexus, the St. Louis Arc’s bold, first-of-a-kind bridge to independent living scheduled to open in 2027. Located in Richmond Heights, The Nexus is an immersive learning experience within an apartment…
Use the New Online Registration Community Today! We are excited to share the new Online Registration Community system. You can now register online for all Leisure Services activities and Volunteer Opportunities. This new registration system will make it easier than ever for you to create a personal account profile, explore available programs and…
Join us for an Arc Trivia Night Birthday Party! 2025 marks the St. Louis Arc’s 75th anniversary, and what better way to get in the spirit than a birthday party-themed Trivia Night! Join us on Friday, April 4, at the JCC for a night of trivia, fun and celebration. Location: Staenberg Family Complex/JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Drive,…
Make an Impact Today – Donate Today Lily LaChance speaks slowly but carefully, choosing her words. “We made this picture of things I like,” she says, referring to a vision board filled with photos of water sports, the outdoors, and tastefully decorated living spaces. At age 19, Lily is on the verge of adulthood….
Experiences to Build Skills for the Future! As a teenager with a disability, the goal of post-high school employment can seem huge. The St. Louis Arc provides a summer project, Neighborhood Experiences, which supports teens in identifying their post-graduation goals and in building the skills needed to achieve them. What Makes This Different Than…
The Neighborhood Experiences summer project is a steppingstone for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 16-21, on their way to employment. Arc participants serve as volunteers with organizations or businesses they are interested in and practice hard and soft employment skills while making meaningful community connections. Through this experience, 14-year-old Arc participant ALeah discovered…
12,844 steps. Thats how many steps Chakeeta Thomas has taken today. And its a light day, laughs Chakeeta. If I work a banquet, its always more. Chakeeta is determined, resilient, with indefatigable energy. And, as her friends will say: she steps up. A caseworker connected Chakeeta with St. Louis Arc when she was still…
Pre-employment training goes beyond teaching job-specific skills. It aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are confident, joyful, and equipped with a range of employment skills. At the St. Louis Arc, the Pre-Employment Training program is a one-year program that helps individuals grow and refine their skills to work toward successful employment. Building Skills The program…
Dubbed our ambassadors of fun, St. Louis Arcs volunteers are the backbone of many of our programs. In addition to having fun, Arc volunteers are shining examples of our core values Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment. As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, Kim H., a longtime volunteer, shared her story of volunteering with the Arc. Volunteers…
At the St. Louis Arc, the programs and services offered are designed to maximize choice and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building quality lives within the community. For Frank, who receives Arc residential support in his home, this focus on choice has provided an opportunity to build a connection within his community….