The Arc of Ventura County is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1954 that provides educational, vocational and residential services for people with developmental disabilities.

Informed decisions, positive changes, and integration in the community are fundamental principles in all programs.
For The Arc's full history, visit our history page.

                                        

As evidence of our programming excellence, The Arc of Ventura County has been accredited by CARF (The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission) since 1979.

For more information about CARF, visit their web site.

Who We Serve

The Arc of Ventura County currently serves over 800 people in a variety of programs throughout Ventura County. Informed decisions, positive changes and integration in the community are fundamental principles in all programs.

Individuals who meet eligibility criteria of California's regional centers are eligible for these services. The Arc of Ventura County is a "vendor" to the Regional Centers and the California Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, and receives referrals and fees for services provided.

A limited number of scholarships are available to those in need of services who do not meet state or federal funding requirements. Proceeds from our community fundraising effords help support scholarships and other provided services that are not funded.

On a national average, 5 percent of the population has some form of developmental disability. This includes mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, severe brain trauma and any other closely related condition from birth to age 18.

As evidence of our programming excellence, The Arc of Ventura County has been accredited by CARF (The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission of the United States) since 1979.

Schedule a tour for yourself or a group by calling our Administrative Headquarters at (805) 650-8611

For more information on the services we offer to the developmentally disabled, visit our client services page.

For more information about the breakdown of these governmental agencies, visit our resources page.