Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are terms used to describe a subset of the population with any type of disability. Intellectual Disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many every day social and practical skills. Developmental Disabilities are severe, lifelong disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical impairments which manifest themselves before the age of 22 years and are likely to continue indefinitely. I/DD include Down syndrome, Fragile X, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, and Intellectual Disability unspecified; there are hundreds of other specific diagnoses that also involve I/DD. **Source American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

One of the greatest challenges for families caring for individuals with significant disabilities is finding quality, affordable care that meets the developmental, physical, or behavioral needs of their family member. The Arc of San Antonio works with children and adults through our life enrichment programs. These programs allow children and adults with I/DD to be a part of the community, learn new skills, enhance current skills and have fun with friends. Learn more about our children’s and our adults’ program.

The Arc of San Antonio provides one of the largest comprehensive programs in Texas serving individuals with I/DD. An affiliate of The Arc of the United States, we currently have two locations in San Antonio: 13430 West Avenue, 78216 and 6530 Wurzbach Road, 78240