Welcome to The Arc Lane County!

The aspirations of people who experience an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) are high. Just like their peers, people who experience disabilities want to live and work and be valued members of their communities. The Arc Lane County helps children, youth and adults who experience disabilities and their families live full and meaningful lives in their community.

Community Spotlight: International Paper

Read this Community Spotlight on International Paper, a leading paper and packing manufacturer.

With its Springfield Mill located down the street from The Arc Lane County, the company has made generous contributions to help The Arc Lane County, both financially and in volunteer manpower.

Oregon Community Foundation Awards The Arc Lane County Two Grants

The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded The Arc Lane County a $70K grant to support its ESTEAM youth program to inspire children and youth to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

In addition, the Early Childhood Family Support Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation has awarded The Arc Lane County a $50K grant to use for its Families Connected family network. Families Connected and Familias en Conexión will utilize the funds for family outreach efforts, including parent workshops and family fun events.

The Arc Lane County to Host Two COVID Vaccine Clinics in June

The Arc’s Families Connected will partner with Lane County Public Health, the Autism Society of Oregon, Early Childhood CARES, Head Start and WIC to host a Florence Drive-Through COVID Vaccine Clinic this Saturday, June 19 at the Siuslaw Middle School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be administered at this event.

The CARES Center will also partner with Lane County Public Health and host a vaccination clinic on Sunday, June 27 at 4181 E Street in Springfield from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. At this clinic, the Pfizer vaccine will be administered to people 12 years and older. Contact Edith to schedule an appointment; walk-in appointments will also be available.