The Arc of Loudoun is a lifelong partner for people with disabilities and their families, providing services, education, advocacy, and therapy.
We serve as a regional hub for support through three Centers of Excellence, reaching 5,000+ people each year. Founded in 1967, The Arc of Loudoun advocates for, educates, serves, and supports people with disabilities and their families, serving more than 7,000 people each year including people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, educators, advocates; Arc volunteers; Veterans; members of the law enforcement, first responder and judicial system communities. At The Arc of Loudoun, we believe in creating a just and equitable world for people with disabilities—and we work toward that goal every day through our three core centers:
Ability Fitness Center – Promoting strength and mobility through fitness-based therapy
ALLY Advocacy Center – Empowering individuals and families through advocacy and support
The Aurora School – Providing specialized education for students with developmental disabilities
With more than 24,000 people with disabilities in Loudoun County, our work is far from done. But with your support, we can continue building a more inclusive community—one where everyone belongs.
11/21/2025
Register today for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training!
Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Community Foundation (714 East Market Street, Leesburg, 20176).
This free, in-person, instructor-led training is offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services in partnership with The Arc of Loudoun.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. You will learn practical skills to reach out, offer initial support, and help connect someone to appropriate care during a developing concern or crisis.
Participants who complete the full program will receive a three-year certification.
Please note - Before attending the in-person session, each participant must complete a two-hour, self-paced online module.
These sessions offer a calm, supportive environment designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities to meet Santa at their own pace.
Dec. 6 & 7 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at We Rock the Spectrum - Loudoun (21730 Red Rum Dr., Suites 177-182)
Proceeds benefit The Arc of Loudoun's Ally Advocacy Center!
Three Reasons to Support The Arc of Loudoun for Giving Tuesday – here’s another!
The Center for Adaptive Education’s Aurora School offers customized educational plans for students with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring no one is left behind and no potential goes untapped.
Learn more in our newest Annual Report and get ready for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd!
11/17/2025
Join us this Wednesday Nov. 19 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for our next virtual You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training.
Come learn how your business and staff can recognize and remove barriers that may prevent full participation. Our You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training gives you the tools to create welcoming spaces for customers, employees, and guests with disabilities, and shows how accessibility strengthens every workplace.
After completing the training, attendees receive a one-year You Belong Here certification, along with a sensory comfort kit and helpful reference materials to support continued learning.
If your business or organization is interested in hosting an on-site training, email us at info@thearcofloudoun.org or visit thearcofloudoun.org to learn more.
11/14/2025
Don't forget!
Stop by our table tomorrow during the 2nd annual Community on Purpose event at Claude Moore Rec Center! Come say hi and meet Eileen and Soledad from our Ally Advocacy Center, and Dr. Katelyn Pomajzl from Ability Fitness Center!
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA
Tomorrow is the day! Join us this 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 - 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 for 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑛 𝑃𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒! This FREE event is focused on making connections in our community and discovering ways to make an impact!
📍𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164
🤝 Meet new people and make connections!
🙋🏻 Find ways to volunteer or ask about employment opportunities
🍽 Donate to help fill needs in the community
📖 Learn and dive deeper on topics that interest you
👜 Shop from local small businesses and support our youth entrepreneurs!
For a list of participating 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬, a list of 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 items collected, and the 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 schedule, please visit the event website: www.loudoun.gov/communityonpurpose
We can't wait to see you! Share and bring your friends!
11/14/2025
Don't wait. Reserve your 15 minute Sensory Santa session today!
Sessions are designed to provide individuals with sensory sensitivities a calm and welcoming opportunity to meet Santa, enjoy the moment at their own pace, and receive beautiful digital photos from a professional photographer to cherish for years to come.
Event Details
Dec. 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at We Rock the Spectrum - Loudoun (21730 Red Rum Dr., Suites 177-182)
Cost: $35 per 15-minute session
Did you know that only 37% of working-age people with disabilities are employed, compared to nearly 75% of those without disabilities?
At The Arc of Loudoun, we are committed to changing that. Through advocacy, education, and hands-on training, we work every day to create opportunities for people of all abilities to succeed.
Join us for our next virtual You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This training helps businesses, and their staff recognize and remove barriers that prevent full participation. Participants learn how to create welcoming spaces for customers, employees, and guests with disabilities, and how accessibility strengthens every workplace.
Attendees receive a one-year You Belong Here certification, plus a sensory comfort kit and helpful reference materials.
If your business or organization is interested in hosting an on-site training, email us at info@thearcofloudoun.org or visit thearcofloudoun.org to learn more.
11/12/2025
Three Reasons to Support The Arc of Loudoun for Giving Tuesday – here’s the first:
The Center for Advancing Disability Advocacy creates change that lasts. The Ally Advocacy Center is a trusted community resource that provides personalized guidance, free trainings, and stronger partnerships, empowering families with disabilities.
Learn more in our newest Annual Report and get ready for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd!
11/11/2025
Today, we proudly recognize all who have served, and especially the veterans among our Arc of Loudoun staff.
Your commitment, dedication, and courage continue to shine through the work you do every day to support our mission and our community.🇺🇸
Thank you for your service—today and always.
11/10/2025
Join us this Saturday, November 15, at Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center for the 2nd annual Community on Purpose event hosted by Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services!
The Arc of Loudoun is proud to be one of the many community organizations coming together for this special day of giving back and connection.
Stop by our table to meet Eileen and Soledad from our Ally Advocacy Center, and Dr. Katelyn Pomajzl from Ability Fitness Center. They’ll be there to connect, share information about our programs, and answer questions.
Saturday, November 15
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA
11/06/2025
Mark your calendars! Giving Tuesday is coming on December 2.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, encouraging people to do good. We’ve seen the power of generosity firsthand this year at The Arc of Loudoun, and we can’t wait to share more about what you can make possible!
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In 1967, parents of children with disabilities founded The Arc of Loudoun because they had a vision to help their family members live “a life like yours.” In December 2009, The Arc leased the Paxton Campus and, on this property, created a seven acre "safe-haven" for all people with disabilities and their families.
Today, The Arc of Loudoun, a local chapter of The Arc National, is home to five, integrated programs that serve the most vulnerable and underserved in Loudoun and the Greater DC Region—children and adults with disabilities, their families and caretakers, and the professionals who work to help them achieve their greatest potential. We are the only community-based non-profit working for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities throughout their lifetimes. We encompass all ages and all spectrums from autism, ASD, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, intellectual disabilities, various other developmental disabilities, and neurophysical disabilities including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, effects from stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy.
The Arc of Loudoun serves more than 6,000 people with disabilities and their families each year through its five, integrated programs:
Open Door Learning Center equips preschool children ages 2-7 of all abilities with the social and developmental skills they need to thrive in mainstream kindergarten.
The Aurora School, a year-round private day school, helps significantly challenged students ages 5-22, primarily with autism, achieve personal excellence, gain independence and vocational skills to maximize their potential. Students come from nine different school systems including MD, VA, WV, and DC.
Ability Fitness Center is for people with neurological disorders—stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, parkinson's disease, down syndrome—giving them a one-of-a-kind place to workout using specialized equipment and expert clinicians.
Aurora Behavior Clinic provides individualized 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2-22 with autism and other related disabilities, with a specialized curriculum focused on verbal behavior and increasing social interactions.
ALLY "A Life Like Yours" Advocacy Center fills the unmet needs of the community by providing free information on disability rights, guidance, support, events, and workshops to families and caretakers of those with disabilities and the professionals who work with them, plus social activities for adults with disabilities.
To learn more about how we can support you and your family, get involved, or other ways to donate, please visit www.thearcofloudoun.org. We welcome you to our Arc of Loudoun family!
