WHY WE EXIST
Community and Support.
In 1964, our founding families saw that their kids weren’t getting the support they needed. More could be done, so they founded The Arc of the Ozarks.
Since then, The Arc has been pioneering new services to help people with disabilities find housing, work, and support for themselves and their families.
See how it all began.
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Temple Grandin Coming to Springfield, MO
The Arc of the Ozarks is proud to host Dr. Temple Grandin on April 29 from 5:30PM to 9PM at Bass Pro White River Conference Center.
Don’t miss the chance to hear Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism and its relation to animals.
This discussion will cover individuals who are sensory-based, verbal learners, mathematical learners, and auditory learners. Dr. Grandin will explain the importance of schedules and share strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum with their classwork.
Registration is required and facilitated by Dr. Grandin and Future Horizons and The Arc receives no portions of fees.
CAREERS
Work At The Arc.
Join hands with hundreds of other team members to make our community better for those with disabilities.
MEANINGFUL WORK
A career at The Arc is more than a paycheck. Every position – from accounting to direct support care – is an opportunity to give back to individuals who utilize our services.
PAID TRAINING
The Arc is committed to cultivating and developing emerging leaders. We are proud to promote from within and offer opportunities for staff to advance their career.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
We equip our team with resources and training they need to be the most successful employee they can be! From day one, paid on the job training is provided to set the foundation so they can be successful and supported.
"There is no greater joy than helping another human soul find peace."
Temple Grandin, doctor and autistic advocate
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