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Family Supports Coordination

Guidance and Support to Parents of Children Age 0-3

Residential Support Services

Support Services for People Who Wish to Live Independently

Community Integration

Five Community Centers Provide Activities That Promote Independence

Employment Services

Pre-employment Training and Job Placement

Paragon Industries

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Arc of Greater New Orleans works to secure for all people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to develop, function, and live to their fullest potential.

About Us

The Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is a 67-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the independence and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. Our staff currently support over 750 individuals throughout Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and St. Tammany parishes.

What we do

FAMILY SUPPORTS COORDINATION

Help families of young children obtain speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Assist adults with day-to-day living skills so they can be more independent.

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

We operate four community centers promoting independence, self-reliance, and self esteem.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

We assist with job placement, provide job coaching, and employ individuals with IDD.

PARAGON INDUSTRIES

Through our social enterprises, we employ those with IDD and provide a wage-earning job throughout the year.

TRANSPORTATION

Provides transportation services for jobs, community centers, and social outings.

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With your help we can continue to provide and expand services and support to individuals in need.

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Help us advocate for and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Our purpose is to create, through education, advocacy, and support, a greater New Orleans community that includes, accepts, and celebrates people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Address

925 Labarre Rd
Metairie, LA 70001

Phone

504-837-5105

1-866-690-4013 (24 Hours)
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