The Arc of San Diego

Specialties

The Arc of San Diego is one of the largest, most comprehensive service providers for people with disabilities in San Diego County, serving over 2,500 children and adults with disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, and Down syndrome each year.

History

Established in 1951.

The Arc of San Diego, a private, not-​for-​profit corporation, is one of the region’s largest human-​service agencies. We provide an extensive array of services to people with disabilities in San Diego County. Founded in 1951 by a determined group of people who felt they had to «do something» for children with intellectual disabilities, Arc blends a long history of services with a national reputation for success. Today, we are guided by the same sense of purpose and dedication that inspired those parents over 60 years ago.