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Our mission and vision is to create opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work and play to the fullest of their capabilities in Marion County, as well as to foster Marion County, as a model community, to embrace persons with disabilities and to help them support their dreams.

UPDATE: IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL INQUIRIES, I WANTED TO UPDATE EVERYONE ON OUR ON-GOING COVID-19 RESPONSE. ARC MARION ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM (ADT) HAS PARTIALLY REOPENED TO COMMUNITY CLIENTS. DUE TO CDC GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, OUR STAFFING SHORTAGE AND THE DIFFICULTY IN RECRUITING AND HIRING NEW STAFF WE ARE TAKING IT MONTH BY MONTH AND INVITING COMMUNITY CLIENTS BACK WHEN WE HAVE ADEQUATE STAFF TO WORK WITH OUR CLIENTS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED PATIENCE AS WE NAVIGATE THIS CHALLENGE. I URGE YOU TO CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES OR CONTACT MYSELF OR LEAH CRAIG FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. – STAY WELL, FRANK SOFIA, CEO

The 15th Annual King of the Wing Winners are here!

ODAdmin2022-04-27T11:02:17-04:00March 14th, 2022|

15th Annual King of the Wing Cook-Off will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 5PM to 8PM.

ARC MARION’S THE POINT NEWSLETTER – WINTER 2021

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The ARC Marion 2022 Winter Newsletter, ARC’s THE POINT, has been released! Want to know where and when the next fundraising event is going to be? Want to know how you can help ARC to continues to provide essential services to our clients? Then check out ARC’s THE POINT, it’s ready for download on our website!

WHO WE ARE!

ARC Marion, Inc., established in 1959, creates opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocala and Marion County Florida to live, work and play to the fullest of their capabilities.

WHAT WE DO!

We offer a variety of programs for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Early Intervention Program, for ages birth to 3-years, Adult Day Training for adults 25 and older, Supported Employment, Supported Independent Living and Residential Services. ARC Marion’s staff focuses on each person’s specific needs and their unique gifts, talents and interests, assisting them to experience a full and valued life in the community.