SunriseArc promotes opportunities for people with disabilities so they may achieve the highest possible degree of independence, self-sufficiency and participation in their communities.
To be a powerful and effective force in supporting people with developmental disabilities.
- Commitment to Excellence
- Individual Respect
- Ethics
- Advocacy
- Service Above Self
The Arc of the United States is a national organization devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of many developmental disabilities. The Arc is a grassroots organization with 140,000 members who are affiliated through approximately 1,000 state and local chapters across the United States. As one of the chapters in this network, SunriseArc, Inc. was established in 1964 as Sunrise Workshop merged with the Lake County Association for Retarded Citizens in 1986 and was renamed SunriseArc, Inc., in 1993.
With over 43 years of service to those with developmental disabilities, SunriseArc is one of the largest charitable organizations devoted to this cause throughout Central Florida. Over 250 adults with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, behavioral disorders and other developmental disabilities related conditions are being supported by SunriseArc to achieve the highest level of independence and participation in the community.
