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New year… new look!

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is excited to launch our new look and logo! Look for our logo throughout the community as we continue to expand our footprint and partnerships, all as we endeavor to serve those of the intellectually and developmentally disabled community more thoroughly and completely.

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

Turning Beads into Jobs

Your Bead Donations and Your Purchases Support Our Mission

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

The ArcGNO Mardi Gras Recycle Center Turns Beads into Jobs 

DONATE BEADS

Host a bead drive or donate beads at one of our collection sites.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

Volunteer with our bead team in a fun and festive environment.

BUY BEADS ONLINE

Buy recycled beads to help us turn beads into jobs.

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 600 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 five community centers promoting independence, self-reliance, and self esteem.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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

MARDI GRAS RECYCLE CENTER

We turn beads into jobs  by collecting, sorting, and repackaging throws.

TRANSPORTATION

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

Donate

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

Volunteer

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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