Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental differences since 1965 The Arc Jacksonville believes anything is possible.
Individuals with intellectual and developmental differences are our partners in discovering possibilities for a fulfilled life. Together we unlock potential for achievement at home, at work, and at play. The Arc Jacksonville believes we all have the right to be in community and to make personal decisions about how we live, learn, work and play. Each day, we help more than 500 people discover and u
06/01/2026
Our Xplore Program participants' journey continues as they venture out to the Riverfront Music Garden and The Military Museum of North Florida for another memorable day!
There's a never a dull day in the city! 👏
05/29/2026
Volunteers from Shiloh Church helped complete beautification projects and brought so much joy through a fun game of bingo with our participants. We are so grateful for community partners who help create meaningful connections and brighter days for the individuals we serve! ☀️
05/28/2026
Join us for our upcoming Caregiver Education Night on Thursday, June 11th!
We are honored to welcome guest speakers who will be discussing palliative and hospice care while sharing valuable resources, education, and support for caregivers and families in our community. 🌹
05/27/2026
Big congratulations are in order! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate four of our High School High Tech students, Brian, Sara, Troy, and Isabella, who have received the RISE Scholarship through our amazing partnership with The Able Trust!
This scholarship provides one full year of free tuition at any Florida college or university, and all four students plan to continue their education at local colleges. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏
A huge thank you to Donna and Coleen from The Able Trust for joining us and presenting these scholarships. It means so much to our students and families!
Here’s to bright futures ahead! ⭐️
05/26/2026
Megan showed up with Memorial Day spirit to her job at JAX Chamber!
We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! ☀️
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Here is your reminder that…
Our 2026 May In-Service was an unforgettable experience! Staff members from all across the organization gathered for a day of teamwork, challenges, learning experiences, and heartfelt moments! 🎉
We showed our appreciation to staff who have gone above and beyond through awards, and board members who have seen and experienced The Arc Jacksonville’s growth since our founding in 1965!
We would like to thank for the presentation and poem exercise, along with Ricardo Foster for sharing how life has been since winning Trailblazer of the Year👏
05/18/2026
Give it up for the Director of LifePath Services, Maria Duque, who is our Employee of the Year! 🎉
Thank you Maria, for everything you do in our Advocacy department. All of your hard work is what makes the Arc Jacksonville's mission possible! 👏
05/14/2026
A special thank you to the Sheriff's Office for visiting our Arc Jacksonville downtown campus for Crisis Intervention Training!
This important training helps prepare the next generation of JSO correction officers to better understand, communicate with, and support adults with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD).
By creating greater awareness and building stronger connections, trainings like these help foster safer interactions, more compassionate responses, and a sense of belonging for everyone. 👏
05/12/2026
A round of applause for Randy who celebrated 5 years at Mercedes-Benz! 🎉
Congratulations Randy, on this incredible milestone! 👏
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