Our Story
The Arc Jackson County’s primary focus is helping people with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities (i/dd) and their families.
Our programs include: Advocacy, information, and referral; respite care referral and financial assistance to caregivers caring for loved one’s - regardless of their age or special need -through our DSP program; home-based respite care for children, adults, and seniors with special needs through our Direct Support Professional Program in Medford and Ashland; social activities, such as our annual Christmas party, summer picnic and First Saturday Dance, in collaboration with eight other agencies; emergency financial assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families via our Ken Wonderly Memorial Fund; low-income housing; comprehensive online Community Resource Guide; and our newest programs, Future Planning, offering individuals the opportunity to develop a detailed plan outlining resources, both locally and nationally, goals and desires. a g; and HealthMatters, assisting people who experience i/dd increase their health and wellbeing.