Desert Arc
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Desert Arc is a non-profit organization based in Palm Desert, California, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. The organization offers a broad range of services designed to help clients live as independently as possible, including vocational training, job development, placement and employment support, independent living assistance, 24-hour emergency support, meals and nutrition, transportation, self-help and independent living training, case management, client advocacy, and community integration. Its programs serve adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and related conditions, with a focus on enabling meaningful work and social participation. Desert Arc operates across three facilities in the Coachella Valley—its main campus in Palm Desert, a satellite site in Yucca Valley, and a recycling operation in Indio—and supports a client base that engages in employment activities across landscaping, kitchen, and janitorial services, as well as contract fulfillment and distribution through its Contracts Division. In addition to work programs, the organization offers a robust slate of social activities, including holiday events, sports outings, and arts programs, to promote community involvement and interaction among participants.