Established in 1955 by parents who wanted to                         
provide enhanced opportunities for their children
with developmental disabilities, OCARC has grown
to serve over 700 adults in year round programs
designed to enrich the lives of the individuals served
and enable them to achieve their full potential.

OCARC accomplishes its objectives by providing:

• Vocational training, employment and placement in community based jobs
• Skill development designed to enhance the potential for independent living, making informed choices and self-advocacy; and
• Opportunities to participate in leisure and recreational activities, based on individual preferences, designed to enhance the quality of life.

OCARC’s quality programs are delivered by experienced, well-trained staff members who strongly believe in and advocate for the rights of the agency’s clients.

OCARC is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation governed by a twenty-four member board of directors, with annual revenues of over $8 million dollars and over 130 employees. The agency operates several different programs and serves individuals residing predominantly in central and north Orange County.

OCARC is a licensed and accredited provider of services for people with developmental disabilities, receiving funds from the California Department of Developmental Services and Department of Rehabilitation. Orange County ARC is a member agency of the Orange County’s United Way.

Maintaining high quality programs requires continuing support from the community. Foundations, corporations and individuals provide financial assistance in the form of grants, donations and participation in special events. Many businesses also support OCARC’s programs by employing people with disabilities and providing work opportunities in the agency’s packaging and assembly facility.