The Arc of Douglas County Kansas

 

 

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Supporting and empowering Kansans with developmental disabilities and their families
THROUGH PERSON CENTERED,
ADVOCACY-BASED SERVICES.

Who We Are

The Arc of Douglas County works in Douglas, Jefferson, and Franklin counties in Kansas to support individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families.

What We Believe

Our Vision

Our vision at The Arc of Douglas County is that all Kansans will have the supports they need to be accepted as successful members of their community

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What We Do

Find out more by visiting Our Services.

Targeted Case Management/Service Coordination

Life with a disability doesn’t come with a manual.That’s why we help families think through your needs and goals and connect you with information & support.

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Support

Navigating the educational system when your child has a disability can be a challenge. We can work with you to advocate on your child’s behalf and find support for school.

Advocacy and Training

We support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to build skills and access high quality information so they can better navigate life.

 

Independent Living Counseling

Sometimes we just need a litle help to figure it out and then we can do it on our own.That’s why we offer independent living counseling for adults who want to build their skills.

Technical Assistance to statewide and local self-advocacy groups

The Arc of Douglas County is proud to support the local self-advocacy chapter, as well as the statewide self advocacy organization, Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas.

Community Partnerships

Through partnerships with organizations and agencies here and across the state, we work to make our comunity a better place for people with disabilities.

 

Supporting Families since 1956

For over 60 years, we have been connecting families of individuals with developmental disabiltiies in our community with needed resources and supports so they can live full lives. Will you help us continue our important work?

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Latest News & Events

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The Arc of Douglas County is recruiting new Board Members!

We’re looking for people with experience (or interest) in: …or anyone who wants to grow those skills! Why join The Arc of Douglas County’s board? Ready to help us support individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families? Apply for a board position today! Applications are accepted year-round but appreciated before our next board […]

Help people with developmental disabilities in Douglas County by Supporting The Arc of Douglas County’s Annual Film Festival & Silent Auction

The Arc of Douglas County is a 501c3 nonprofit in Lawrence, Kansas. Since 1956 we have been supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families in Douglas, Jefferson, Franklin, and Shawnee counties. Our mission is to support and empower Kansans with developmental disabilities and their families through person centered, advocacy-based services. The Arc of Douglas […]