...Serving persons with developmental disabilities since 1953

Welcome to the official website for The Arc of Sedgwick County! Thank you for visiting The Arc of Sedgwick County's Home Page.  This site is meant to be a resource to you and your family.   The Arc, (formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens),  is a not-for-profit agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities including: Mental Retardation, Down syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy. The Arc provides support and services to benefit the entire family.  The Arc is often the first link to community services and one that can follow an individual throughout his/her life. Our mission:  To improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families providing educational and social opportunities to enhance development of individual potential while advocating for supports and services in the community. We are funded by The United Way of the Plains, Sedgwick County, Program Service Fees, and Donations from caring individuals like you. Hear from Wilma Martin who was behind the grassroots efforts of establishing The Arc.

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Arc Self Advocates' 28th Annual Thankful Feast hosted by Cross Roads Fellowship Bible Church Tuesday, November 17 Orchard Park Recreation Center 4808 W. Ninth Free Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Donations Accepted to Aid Us in Continuing to Offer our Monthly Dances for Free. Dance 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. MUST CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION 943-1191 Be Come a Fan Follow Us On Food Donations If you are not able to volunteer to work one of the nights, help nourish our volunteers as they work the cold evenings of Nov 26 - Dec 27.  Food donations can be dropped off anytime before 5:00 p.m.  We can refrigerate or reheat items. To sign up or for food suggestions, contact Kristen Phillips at 943-1191 or by email.   We appreciate your support and the hard, dedicated work of our volunteers. Lights on St. Paul Sponsorship Opportunities Please Confirm Reservations Before You Pay On-line.  Call 943-1191 during office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Board of Directors