Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training

Mission: To provide living faciliaties and other support programs and activities for persons with cognitive disabilities.

Programs: Clients who need residential care are served by the arc's group homes and semi-independent apartment living arrangements in 17 southwest and western missouri counties. Clients receive training in managing their lives in positive ways through education and training provided by the arc. The arc also provides community integration, supported employement (work crews and individual placement) and arc staff serve as job coaches. Therapeutic recreation is provided by the arc. On saturdays and during the summer weekdays the arc's full-size gym and pool are humming with activities. The arc of the ozarks supports clients 24/7 365 days a year, helping them enjoy life to the fullest of their abilities.