The Arc of Ventura County

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The Arc of Ventura County promotes and protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community.

⚽🌎 The World Cup excitement has officially arrived at A Street!Our Oxnard A Street Program is ready to kick off the FIFA...
06/11/2026

⚽🌎 The World Cup excitement has officially arrived at A Street!

Our Oxnard A Street Program is ready to kick off the FIFA World Cup in style. A huge shoutout to Steph and Sandi, who painted all 48 flags representing the participating nations and transformed the program into a colorful celebration of soccer and cultures from around the world.

Participants are excited to follow the matches, learn about the different countries, and cheer on their favorite teams throughout the tournament. While we'll be celebrating every team, there may be a little extra excitement for Team Mexico! 🇲🇽⚽

Let the games begin!

06/11/2026

🐐🌱 Our Walker Street groups had a great time visiting the Crops & Critters Tour in Oxnard!

Participants enjoyed getting up close with the animals, learning about local agriculture, and spending time outdoors with friends. Experiences like these provide fun, hands-on learning opportunities while connecting our participants with the community around them.

This visit was especially memorable as it was our final tour with Beverly, who has been a wonderful partner to The Arc of Ventura County. We appreciate all the time, energy, and educational experiences she has shared with our participants over the years.

Thank you, Beverly, and best wishes on your move to Washington! We know you'll do great things wherever you go.

06/11/2026

📚✏️ POW! BAM! CREATION STATION! ✏️📚

We had an incredible time welcoming Timmy Heague from Arsenal Comics & Games to The Arc of Ventura County for a special comic-making workshop!

Timmy shared his passion for storytelling and reminded us of something important: comics are for everyone, and everyone can make comics. Our participants put their creativity to work, creating original characters, stories, and artwork that showcased just how much talent and imagination exists within our community.

The room was filled with laughter, inspiration, and plenty of artistic energy as participants brought their ideas to life one panel at a time. We are especially excited that Timmy plans to compile everyone's creations into a comic book that participants can share and enjoy together.

Thank you, Timmy, for your kindness, encouragement, and for helping our artists discover new ways to express themselves. Opportunities like these remind us that creativity has no limits and that every voice deserves to be heard.

💚 Comics, community, and creativity—a perfect combination.

06/10/2026

✨ Prom 2026 at LA Avenue was one for the books! ✨

From the moment the doors opened, the room was filled with smiles, laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories. Participants arrived dressed to impress, turning the event into a true fashion showcase! Between the photo opportunities, refreshments, music, and time spent with friends, it was clear that everyone was having an amazing time.

A huge thank you to the LA Avenue team in Simi Valley for hosting such a beautiful event. The decorations were absolutely stunning, and every detail helped create a magical atmosphere for all who attended.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came ready to celebrate, dance, and share in the joy of the day. Events like these remind us what makes The Arc of Ventura County so special—community, friendship, and making memories together.

💃🕺 Prom never goes out of style!

🚲💙 World Bicycle Day 💙🚲A group from Arcade celebrated World Bicycle Day with an unforgettable ride along the beautiful V...
06/03/2026

🚲💙 World Bicycle Day 💙🚲

A group from Arcade celebrated World Bicycle Day with an unforgettable ride along the beautiful Ventura Harbor thanks to the incredible Cycling Without Age program. With sunshine, ocean breezes, and smiles all around, our participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to experience the harbor from a new perspective while sharing stories, laughter, and community connection.

Cycling Without Age is a worldwide movement that began in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a simple but powerful mission: giving people “the right to wind in their hair.” Through specially designed trishaw bicycles piloted by trained volunteers, the program provides free rides that help reduce isolation, stimulate the senses, and reconnect people with their communities. The Ventura chapter was established in 2025 and serves older adults and individuals with mobility limitations throughout our area.

We are so grateful to the volunteers and community partners who make experiences like this possible. Days like today remind us that inclusion, adventure, and meaningful community participation can happen one pedal stroke at a time.

Happy World Bicycle Day from all of us at Arcade! 🌊☀️🚲

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It was a wonderful day at the Ojai Enrichment Center 🎹🌳Yesterday afternoon, Trieana M. spent some time in the Game Room ...
06/03/2026

It was a wonderful day at the Ojai Enrichment Center 🎹🌳

Yesterday afternoon, Trieana M. spent some time in the Game Room practicing the piano. Staff and fellow participants gathered to enjoy both her playing and singing, and when she finished, Trieana was beaming with pride as she shared the song she had been working so hard on. Moments like these remind us how important it is to encourage creativity, confidence, and self-expression. 🎶

Meanwhile, Mary V. enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Libbey Park, where she had lunch and spent time coloring while waiting for the rest of the group to arrive.

Ojai is such a beautiful place, and it’s hard to beat a peaceful day spent enjoying one of the best parks in Ventura County. Sometimes the simple moments are the most meaningful. 💙

A St. Day Program brought the summer vibes with a visit from the elotero! 🌽🥭🍧Participants enjoyed a variety of delicious...
06/02/2026

A St. Day Program brought the summer vibes with a visit from the elotero! 🌽🥭🍧

Participants enjoyed a variety of delicious treats, including street corn, fresh mango, shaved ice, and chips, while spending time together and enjoying the beautiful day.

We even had a special visit from our HR Manager, Yasmin, who joined in on the fun and treated herself to some tasty snacks alongside everyone else. 😊

There’s something special about gathering around good food, sharing laughs, and creating memories together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this a fun and flavorful day at A St.!

Elysha was all smiles this week as she reached a major milestone in her communication journey! Using her iPad and adapti...
05/29/2026

Elysha was all smiles this week as she reached a major milestone in her communication journey! Using her iPad and adaptive communication software through our Voice Discovered Program, Elysha independently placed her own orders at McDonald’s and Baskin-Robbins.

She has been practicing this skill and looking forward to the day she could walk into a restaurant and communicate her order completely on her own—and that day finally arrived! 🎉

This achievement is a testament to Elysha’s hard work, determination, and growing confidence. We’d also like to give a special shout-out to her dedicated staff Lizet, whose encouragement, patience, and commitment to helping Elysha utilize her communication device played an important role in making this moment possible. Their support helped turn a goal into a reality.

Way to go, Elyssa! Keep up the amazing work! 💙

05/27/2026

The Arc of Ventura County was proud to send representatives to DisCo at the Capitol 2026 at the California State Capitol 💜✊

This incredible statewide advocacy conference brought together self-advocates, families, service providers, educators, and disability rights leaders from across California—all united around inclusion, accessibility, equity, and protecting critical services for people with disabilities. Hosted by organizations including The Arc of California, Easterseals, and United Cerebral Palsy, the event focused on empowering attendees to speak directly with lawmakers and advocate for meaningful change.

One of the highlights of the event was hearing from inspiring speakers, including actors and advocates from some of our favorite TV shows and films, who shared powerful stories about representation, disability pride, inclusion, and breaking barriers in entertainment and everyday life. Seeing self-advocates represented on stage and in the media in such a big way was incredibly inspiring for our group.

Our team had an amazing time representing ArcVC, meeting presenters and advocates from around the state, participating in the Capitol Rally and Silent DisCo, and experiencing everything Sacramento had to offer. From handmade signs to meaningful conversations, we were proud to help raise awareness and stand alongside hundreds of passionate advocates fighting for a more inclusive future.

Events like this remind us that advocacy matters—and that every voice deserves to be heard. Sacramento, thank you for having us. We’ll keep showing up 💪

A St. Day Program had a wonderful Memorial Day BBQ 🌭The day was filled with good food, teamwork, and great company as ev...
05/26/2026

A St. Day Program had a wonderful Memorial Day BBQ 🌭

The day was filled with good food, teamwork, and great company as everyone came together to celebrate the holiday weekend and reflect on the spirit of Memorial Day—a time to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.

Daniel F. stepped up to help grill while Richard A. was all smiles, enjoying his meal.

We also want to give a big thank you to our Senior Companion volunteers who helped set up and clean up afterward. Your support and teamwork helped make the celebration extra special.

Nothing better than food, friendship, and community coming together on a beautiful day ☀️

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