LARC, Inc.

LARC, Inc. LARC's mission is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to achieve their full potential.

Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, and participants range from 14 to 80. LARC offers vocational training, youth programs, community residential and employment services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis. LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers. LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes.

Are you having trouble finding the PERFECT gift? Look no further! Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC individua...
11/29/2025

Are you having trouble finding the PERFECT gift? Look no further! Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC individuals, are ready for you! Holiday décor, custom pieces, comment what you’re interested in and we’ll message you. Want something specific? Just reach out. Shop handcrafted. Shop meaningful. Shop LARC!

Curious about what happens behind the scenes at LARC? Join us on December 4, 8:30am for Breakfast with the Executive Dir...
11/28/2025

Curious about what happens behind the scenes at LARC? Join us on December 4, 8:30am for Breakfast with the Executive Director and get an inside look at our campus! Families, businesses, and community partners are invited for a guided tour featuring:
• Our state-of-the-art Culinary Training Kitchen
• The Woodshop, where individuals build real skills
• The Lab for Living mock studio apartment
• Our Technology Lab, designed to support learning, communication, and independence
• An overview of the programs that empower individuals with IDD every day
It’s a great way to experience our mission in action and see how opportunity comes to life at LARC. If you’d like to attend, reach out, we’d love to have you with us! RSVP to Nickole 239.334.6285 ext. 229.

LARC will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, as we take time to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and ...
11/28/2025

LARC will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, as we take time to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. 🧡
We wish everyone a safe and joy-filled holiday weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, December 1.

Don't go out into the Black Friday chaos...shop cozy at home instead. Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC indiv...
11/28/2025

Don't go out into the Black Friday chaos...shop cozy at home instead. Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC individuals, are ready for you! Holiday décor, custom pieces, comment what you’re interested in and we’ll message you. Want something specific? Just reach out. Shop handcrafted. Shop meaningful. Shop LARC!

Skip the Black Friday madness...shop cozy at home instead. Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC individuals, are...
11/27/2025

Skip the Black Friday madness...shop cozy at home instead. Handcrafted gifts with purpose, made by LARC individuals, are ready for you! Holiday décor, custom pieces, comment what you’re interested in and we’ll message you. Want something specific? Just reach out. Shop handcrafted. Shop meaningful. Shop LARC!

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. 🧡We are truly blessed to be surrounded by incredible partners, dedicated staff, ...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. 🧡
We are truly blessed to be surrounded by incredible partners, dedicated staff, generous donors, supportive families, and the remarkable individuals who inspire us every day. From all of us at LARC, Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

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Warning: extreme cuteness ahead! 🐶💙 Steve and Winston the therapy dog from Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Flori...
11/26/2025

Warning: extreme cuteness ahead! 🐶💙
Steve and Winston the therapy dog from Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Beesley's Paw Prints visited LARC today, and hearts were stolen across campus. We love this partnership and every tail-wagging moment Winston brings our way! If your organization offers enrichment programs or therapeutic visits and would like to get involved at LARC, reach out, we’d love to connect! 239.334.6285 x. 229

LARC in the Park is back on the move! This week, our crew explored Riverside Park, complete with the scenic boardwalk, r...
11/26/2025

LARC in the Park is back on the move! This week, our crew explored Riverside Park, complete with the scenic boardwalk, riverfront dock, and a colorful playground perfect for taking in the views.
As always, we rated the park on accessibility, cleanliness, restroom conditions, safe walking paths, first-aid availability, and trash receptacles. These outings help our individuals build independence while giving real insight into how welcoming our local parks are for people of all abilities.
Another great day of fresh air, community connection, and mission in action.

A big THANK YOU to Cypress Cove for blessing our LARC family this Thanksgiving season.
11/25/2025

A big THANK YOU to Cypress Cove for blessing our LARC family this Thanksgiving season.

Address

2570 Hanson Street
Fort Myers, FL
33901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12393346285

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Since 1954, LARC, Inc. has dedicated itself to meeting with quality and foresight, the needs of people with developmental disabilities living in Lee County and their families. Our mission now, as it was 65 years ago, is to empower and support people with disabilities and their families to achieve their full potential. LARC promotes and provides opportunities in the community for these Lee County residents to achieve an independent, dignified and responsible lifestyle as their individual capabilities allow. LARC accomplishes this mission through the provision of a continuum of award winning community based services, using timely, individualized, goal-oriented methods. LARC, Inc. offers vocational training, community residential services, and a vast diversity of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full time, year round basis for local people with developmental disabilities. LARC currently provides programs and services for approximately 300 local men and women annually.