by Clare Mansoor | Mar 12, 2025 | Latest Updates
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to celebrate the diverse talents, achievements, and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities. Established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, this month serves as a reminder that people with...
by Clare Mansoor | Jul 16, 2024 | Latest Updates
At Arc of Acadiana, we are driven by a profound mission: to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, older adults, and veterans. Every day, we strive to create a community where everyone is valued, empowered, and given the...
by Arc of Acadiana | Nov 30, 2023 | Careers, Latest Updates
Imagine being able to live your best life by helping someone else to live their best life. That’s exactly what direct support professionals do every single day. They help people with disabilities live life to its fullest. It’s a career that is rooted in purpose yet...
by Arc of Acadiana | Oct 23, 2023 | Latest Updates, Resale Stores, Uncategorized
Giving has always been a big part of the holiday season. We spend time thinking about what to give family members, close friends and coworkers. But the holidays are also a great time to consider helping the nonprofit organizations in your backyard—many of which share...
by Arc of Acadiana | Sep 6, 2023 | Day Programs, Latest Updates
Developmental disabilities can affect a person’s physical well-being or capabilities, their ability to learn, their ability to communicate and their behavior. Because these issues affect people throughout their entire lifetime, having an understanding, supportive,...
by Arc of Acadiana | Jul 27, 2023 | Latest Updates, Resale Stores
When every hanger is occupied and closets are overflowing, the idea of simply donating the surplus to charity is an appealing solution. Giving to others makes us feel good, and donating clothes is often a quick, no-questions-asked way of ridding ourselves of garments...
