info@thearcoftheozarks.org | (417) 864-7887 I T F NEWSLETTER SIGN UP ABOUT SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES NEWS CONTACT JOIN OUR TEAM DONATE Please read The Arc’s Equality Statement HERE View fullsize SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SINCE 1964 Since The Arc of the Ozarks' beginning in 1964 the overall goal has been to bring about a significant change in attitude towards individuals with developmental disabilities. Operating as a nonprofit organization, we strive to hear the needs of individuals and families and explore ways to fund solutions that best meet those needs. We today serve the southwest Missouri community with a list of live, work, play and learn services including residential, employment, community integration, education and recreation, dual diagnosis services and autism services. RECENT NEWS: No Limits Returns in 2021 Read More → AUG 27, 2021 Celebrating summer Read More → AUG 12, 2021 The ladies of Summer Hill Read More → MAY 21, 2021 RENOVATIONS The Renovations Program specializes in serving individuals with a co-occurring developmental disability and psychiatric disorder and/or significant behavioral problems in a community-based setting. Learn more >> EDUCATION & RECREATION The Education & Recreation Service offers a wide variety of activities aimed at promoting and encouraging the interests and continued education of individuals. Learn more >> APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Applied Behavior Analysis uses empirically based procedures to help individuals learn socially appropriate skills and achieve independence in all settings (home, school, community). Learn more >> COUNTERPOINT AUTISM CounterPoint offers tailored support systems that build personal strengths, social skills and assist families to maximize individuals' independence and participation in community and family life. Learn more >> EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS Employment Solutions is designed to aid individuals with disabilities in finding, obtaining and maintaining a job of interest in the community. Learn more >> RIVENDALE Rivendale Institute of Learning and Center for Autism provides a safe and comfortable learning environment that promotes and encourages children to succeed in all areas of life. Learn more >> RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS Residential Supports are provided in Group Home and Individualized Supported Living (ISL) arrangements to allow individuals with disabilities to be as active, independent and self-reliant as possible. Learn more >> COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Community Connections offers off-site and on-site day habilitation services in a classroom-style setting to support individuals in gaining life and social skills. Learn more >> FAMILY ADVOCACY Family Advocacy provides information and links to resources that enable individuals to make the best decisions in directing their own lives within the communities in which they live. Learn more >> JOPLIN DIVISION MONETT DIVISION SPRINGFIELD DIVISION KANSAS CITY DIVISION SUCCESS STORIES Featured Thank you, JMARK Thank you, JMARK! Read More → JAN 7, 2021 After a halt in employment amid COVID, employee is happy to resume Read More → SEP 4, 2020 Using technology to increase independence Using technology to increase independence Read More → JUL 6, 2020 Socializing Adds Richness to Life Read More → MAR 12, 2020 With Encouragement, Goals Can Be Achieved Read More → FEB 27, 2020 PRIVACY POLICY SURVEYS TRAINING ANNUAL REPORT CORPORATE DOCUMENTATION LOCATION Administrative Office 1501 East Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 Program Services Office 1721 West Elfindale Springfield, MO 65807 OFFICE HOURS M-F 8a–5p Sa-Su Closed EMAIL info@thearcoftheozarks.org PHONE (417) 864-7887 COPYRIGHT © 2015 Arc of the Ozarks site by Hook Creative PRIVACY POLICY Coronavirus Response Plan Please click on the button below to access our Coronavirus Response Plan Document Here