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THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO

CA · EIN 951863913 · $33.6M rev · operational · www.arc-sd.com
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The Arc of San Diego is the largest provider of services for people with disabilities in San Diego County. It offers a wide range of programs including early intervention, employment, residential, and day training services. The organization focuses on community integration to help individuals with disabilities achieve independence and reach their full potential.

activities · 16

what they do

direct service · 16
  • Community Integration and Independent Living Support Independent Living Skills Training
    Offers individualized support to help individuals with disabilities achieve personal goals and increase independence through training in person-centered planning, household and money management, health and personal safety, and accessing community resources. Includes transition training, mobility training, and peer relationship-building through local activities and excursions.
  • Community Integration and Independent Living Support Independent Living Skills Training
    Provides individualized support to help individuals with disabilities achieve personal goals and increase independence through person-centered planning, mobility training, and access to community resources. Services include transition training, volunteer opportunities, and peer relationship-building activities in fully integrated community settings.
  • Day Training and Life Skills Programs for Adults with Disabilities Adaptive Social and Recreational Programs
    Provides community-based day training programs for adults with disabilities aged 18 and older, integrating classroom instruction in communication, money management, safety, computer literacy, and personal and social skills, along with specialty courses in art, ASL, computers, cooking, and self-advocacy. Programs operate seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at over 20 locations in San Diego County.
  • Day Training and Life Skills Programs for Adults with Disabilities Adaptive Social and Recreational Programs
    Provides community-based day services for adults with disabilities aged 18 and older, offering classroom instruction in life skills such as communication, money management, safety, and personal and social concerns, alongside specialty courses in art, ASL, computers, cooking, and self-advocacy. Programs integrate classroom learning with community participation and vocational development.
  • Early Intervention Services for Children (Birth to Age 3) Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Provides early intervention services for children from birth to age three who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays. Offers home-based and center-based services, including scheduled home visits, small group activities, and access to physical, occupational, music, and speech therapists who support families with home-based learning strategies.
  • Early Intervention Services for Children with Developmental Delays Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Provides early intervention services for children from birth to age three who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays, offering home-based and center-based services including scheduled home visits, small group activities, and access to physical, occupational, music, and speech therapists. A behavior specialist is available to support families.
  • Parenting Support for Individuals with Disabilities Parent & Family Training for Special Needs
    Collaborates with the Early Intervention Program to support individuals with intellectual disabilities who are parents by providing parenting skills training, securing daycare, and connecting families to resources to improve child outcomes.
  • Residential Services for Individuals with Disabilities Supported Living for IDD
    Operates 10 residential homes across San Diego County—located in Kearny Mesa, National City, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Lakeside, and Santee—that support independent living for adults with disabilities. Homes provide ongoing community engagement, recreational activities, and support for daily living.
  • Residential Support Services Supported Living for IDD
    Operates 10 residential homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across San Diego County, located in Kearny Mesa, National City, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Lakeside, and Santee. Provides ongoing support for independent living, including community engagement, recreational activities, and household management.
  • Respite Care Services Respite Care for Disabilities
    Offers respite services that provide short-term care for individuals with disabilities, available in-home or at a dedicated Respite House, to support families and caregivers.
  • Respite Care Services Respite Care for Disabilities
    Provides respite services offering short-term care for individuals with disabilities, available in-home or at a dedicated Respite House, to support families and caregivers.
  • Service Delivery Infrastructure
    Provides services for people with disabilities at more than 20 locations in San Diego County, operating seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Vocational Development and Employment Services Supported Employment for People with Disabilities
    Offers vocational development and employment services including job placement, employment preparation, on-the-job support, and paid work experiences in light industrial, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and recycling jobs. Supports participation in volunteer work and vocational training in fully integrated community settings.
  • Vocational Development and Employment Services Supported Employment for People with Disabilities
    Offers vocational development programs and employment services including job placement, employment preparation, on-the-job support, and work experience in light industrial, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and recycling jobs. Supports participation in paid work experiences and post-secondary education in integrated community settings.
  • Wellness and Recreational Programs Integrated Wellness Programs
    Operates a wellness center offering adaptive yoga, fitness, nutrition classes, and art and music therapies. Provides recreational programs including local activities, excursions, and trips to attractions, shopping, and dining to support health and peer relationship building.
  • Wellness and Recreational Programs Integrated Wellness Programs
    Operates a wellness center offering adaptive yoga, fitness, nutrition classes, and art and music therapies. Provides recreational programs including local activities, excursions, shopping, dining, and trips to local attractions to support peer engagement and community inclusion.
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named programs · 13

what they call their work

Community Inclusion Services
Supports clients in volunteer activities, vocational training, paid work experiences, and post-secondary education in integrated community settings.
Day Training Services
Classroom instruction and community integration for adults with disabilities focusing on life skills such as communication, money management, computer literacy, and bilingual instruction.
Early Intervention Services
Family-centered early educational services for children from birth to three years old with developmental delays or at risk for delay; includes home- and center-based options with support from therapists.
Employment Services
Provides individual and group job placement, employment preparation, and on-the-job support in various industries.
Independent Living Services
One-on-one support for individuals living independently, including help with household and money management, health and safety, and accessing community resources.
Independent Living Services (ILS)
Supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in living independently by providing training in household and money management, health and safety, accessing community resources, and recreational activities. Also assists parents with intellectual disabilities.
Our Place Wellness Center
Offers adaptive yoga, fitness and nutrition classes, and art and music therapies for individuals with disabilities.
Recreation
Local recreational activities and excursions through Personal and Leisure Services (PALS) to help participants build peer relationships.
Recreation (Personal and Leisure Services - PALS)
Offers local recreational activities and excursions to help participants build relationships with peers through relaxation, entertainment, and new experiences.
Residential Services
Staffs 9-10 residential homes across San Diego County where individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible with support.
Respite Services
Short-term relief for families by providing in-home or overnight care at a Respite House on weekends.
Supported Living Services
Training in person-centered planning, household and money management, health and safety, and community access.
Tailored Day Service Option
Customized, community-based vocational, educational, and recreational support for adults with disabilities based on individual goals.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Early Intervention Program Partner — Collaborates with ILS to support individuals with intellectual disabilities who are parents.
  • Jaime Shackelford Partner — Director of Community Inclusion Services at The Arc of San Diego
  • Nadine Schleigh Partner — Contact person for residential services inquiries.
  • San Diego Regional Center Government — Referral and funding source for Tailored Day Services for adults with disabilities.
  • San Diego Regional Center Partner — Collaborates with service coordinators from San Diego Regional Center to develop individualized goals for participants.