Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Arc of San Diego: Empowering People with Disabilities

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The Arc of San Diego, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is one of the region’s largest human-service agencies.

We provide an extensive array of services to people with disabilities in San Diego County. Founded in 1951 by a determined group of people who felt they had to “do something” for children with intellectual disabilities, Arc blends a long history of service with a national reputation for success. Today, we are guided by the same sense of purpose and dedication that inspired those parents 60 years ago.

Arc of San DiegoThe Arc of San Diego has a rich tradition of developing quality programs for children and adults with disabilities. All of our programs promote social, economic, and personal independence. We stand by our belief that people with disabilities have unlimited potential and the right to equality of opportunity.

Arc is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF, which stands as a symbol of our commitment to the highest quality of service. The agency receives funds from state and federal government, corporate and foundation grants, individual donors, and the United Way. The Arc San Diego Foundation, established in 1992, augments funding for the development and maintenance of new and existing programs.

The Arc of San Diego Contact Info

ARC of San Diego
3030 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
www.arc-sd.com

FAQs:

What is the disability support group in San Diego?

San Diego has several disability support groups that provide services, advocacy, and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families. Some key organizations include:

  • The Arc of San Diego – Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs and advocacy.
  • San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) – Provides services and support for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Access to Independence – A nonprofit that offers independent living services for people with disabilities.
  • United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego County – Supports individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
  • San Diego Brain Injury Foundation (SDBIF) – Provides support for individuals with brain injuries and their families.
  • The Autism Society San Diego – Offers programs and resources for individuals with autism and their families.
  • Deaf Community Services (DCS) of San Diego – Supports the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with various programs.
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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