Parents Asked. We Answered.
The Nexus is the St. Louis Arc’s bold new answer to the question “what’s next for my child?” Scheduled to open in early 2027, the Nexus is an innovative bridge to independent living that capitalizes on the St. Louis Arc’s 75+ years of experience and leadership pioneering new frontiers and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities.
Live independently—but not alone.
Residents will live at The Nexus for one to three years—depending on their individual needs—and ultimately advance from The Nexus as capable, confident, and engaged members of their community.
Through everyday experiential learning and ongoing, wide-ranging supports, residents will acquire the skills and abilities needed for self-sufficiency with cooking, money management, transportation, safety, wellness, and other essential life skills in an encouraging and real-time environment.
Centrally Located
The Nexus is located at 1633 Laclede Station Road in the heart of Richmond Heights, a prime, safe location close to grocery stores, public transportation, shopping, community centers, and employment opportunities.
Rooted in Research
The Nexus is the culmination of the St. Louis Arc’s strategy to help people with disabilities further develop, refine, and practice the skills and abilities needed to live independently.
Since 2015, the St. Louis Arc has worked closely with partners at Washington University to thoughtfully create a suite of complementary, research-based programs and curriculums designed to help people with disabilities achieve greater independence. The immersive learning experience of The Nexus is based on the Nine Pillars of Independent Living, our signature framework for empowering young adults to live more independently.
If you are interested in learning more about The Nexus, please contact:
Beth Moeller, Senior Director of Community Living and Transition Services
(314) 817-2271
TheNexus@slarc.org
Taking the Next Step: Updates on The Nexus Independent Living Community – In-Person Workshop (will not be recorded)
Date and Time: Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Location: 1177 N Warson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63132
Join the St. Louis Arc for an interactive, in-person workshop to explore the latest developments surrounding The Nexus.
Following our July Q&A session, we are bringing the community together again on October 22 to share exciting new updates, dive deeper into specific operational details, and directly address the top questions raised by families and self-advocates.
This in-person session will give you clear, practical information you need to decide if this vibrant community is the right next step for you or your loved one.
This workshop is being held in-person and will not be recorded. Registration link for this page only: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MNMZP56
Watch the July Q&A Session on The Nexus
The full webinar recording is now available on our YouTube channel. The video includes refined closed captions and detailed timestamps for easier navigation.
To jump directly to a specific topic, select “…more” in the video description and click any blue timestamp. Click here to access the accompanying presentation.
Watch our video with Isaiah and Mark Keeley to learn more about The Nexus.
