The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a community-based nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Founded in 1958 by a group of concerned parents and volunteers, the organisation now serves more than 3,500 individuals annually across Palm Beach County, Florida. It operates from several sites, including the Courim Center (Main Campus) and Bodwell Academy in Riviera Beach, the Achievement Center (North Campus) and the Life Center (South Campus).

Its services span the full range of a person's life. For children and families, the organisation runs Children and Family Services, Early Intervention, a summer camp and respite care. Bodwell Academy, a charter school at the Riviera Beach campus, provides education within the same network. For adults, offerings include residential group homes, adult day training, employment services that support people with disabilities in the workforce, and recreational and community enrichment activities grouped under Adult Services.

The organisation describes its approach as person-centered and advocates for the human rights of people with disabilities. Its stated values are inclusion, independence and belonging, with a vision of a community in which every person feels welcome, connected and accepted. Work spans several sectors, including disability services, human services, education, residential care and vocational/employment services.