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About Us

ARC Industries

Support that Empowers People

What We Do

ARC is a leading non-profit 501(c)(3)organization in Central Ohio that provides a variety of social and recreational day program activities, vocational training experiences and career service options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Who We Serve

ARC serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central Ohio.

Our Mission

The mission of ARC is to support and empower persons with disabilities to achieve their life goals.

Our Vision

Our vision is for a community that values the contributions of everyone.

Our History

1963

A group of parents and family members of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities came together to form ARCraft, to provide more opportunities in the community for their loved ones.

1966

ARCraft North Activity Center opened and provided programming for individuals with disabilities.

1971

ARCraft became part of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, officially becoming a nonprofit organization.

1980

ARCraft changed its name to ARC Industries., and opened up ARC North Workshop.

1986

The first Functional Living Skills Center, serving individuals with multiple disabilities opened in May 1986 and later a second one opened in 1994.

2019

ARC Industries privatized from Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities and became an independent provider of services to individuals with disabilities.

2021

New programs fostering community integration, such as ASPIRE and P.A.C.E., were introduced.

2025

Today, ARC Industries is a dynamic organization that strives for excellence and innovation in all of its service areas.

Our Values

People: The heart and soul of our work

Principle: We work with honesty, integrity, respect, and a focus on quality outcomes.

Partnership: The key to our success.

Possibility: We create pathways through innovation.

Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that accredits health and human services providers. CARF accreditation demonstrates that a provider meets internationally recognized standards of performance and is committed to:

  • Improving the quality of their services
  • Focusing on the satisfaction of the people they serve
  • Conforming to proven business practices
  • Ensuring the highest industry standards possible
  • Providing risk reduction and accountability

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