The Arc of Iroquois County

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The Arc was founded in 1953 and is a not for profit organization (IRS 501c)3) operated by a twelve member voluntary board of directors. The Arc of Iroquois County provides service, support, and advocacy for 150 people with developmental disabilities and their families. We are a member unit of The Arc of the United States and Illinois. Our history of ongoing growth and development has provided the foundation on which we are working with people to design and implement their futures.

Community centered services allow the people we support to remain active members of their family as long as possible and to participate in the life of the community. Each person may choose to receive services in their own home, a community setting, or one of The Arc’s facilities. Services include screenings and assessments, child care, respite, day and vocational, family support, transportation, and Community Integrated Living Arrangements.

Two hundred (200) full and part time employees of The Arc are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we support. Work assignments are in four Iroquois County communities.

In November 1996, The Arc decided to apply for national accreditation with The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities. Based on Personal Outcome Measures designed by The Council, we are implementing a dynamic process through which all aspects of The Arc are more responsive to the needs and desires of the people we support. The Arc achieved accreditation with The Council in May 1997, which was the first step in an ongoing process of quality improvement. Our programs and services are also licensed or certified with the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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