SpArc Philadelphia

SpArc Philadelphia SpArc Philadelphia is the non-profit parent organization of The Arc of Philadelphia & SpArc Services

As part of the SpArc family of organizations, The Arc of Philadelphia and SpArc Services are committed to ensuring that people are provided with supports and services of the highest quality. Founded in 1948 by parents who sought better services for their children, The Arc of Philadelphia is one of the first Arc chapters in the United States. The parents who created The Arc labored tirelessly for t

he equal rights and human dignity of people with disabilities at a time when institutionalization was the norm. In subsequent years, The Arc, through its staff and Membership, has become a powerful voice in shaping the service landscape for people with disabilities. As an early pioneer, we campaigned for the right of education for children regardless of ability and promoted integrated services for children and adults with disabilities. At every step in the struggle for equal rights, The Arc has been a vibrant catalyst for change at the local, state and national level. Our relationship building with our state and national legislators is noteworthy. We are often called upon by legislators seeking advice for their constituents regarding systemic issues related to people with disabilities. In 1990, The Arc formed a service provision arm, PDDC- now called SpArc Services, to focus on a mission of vocational training and independent, competitive employment. One of the primary goals of SpArc Services is to expose program participants, people with a wide range of intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, to the community. We do this in a number of ways: through business partnerships we have contracted work sites where participants earn a paycheck by providing a service, by being involved in our cultural arts program including attendance at cultural events such as concerts and plays, by taking part in volunteer activities in the community, and through community supports including placing and supporting people in competitive employment. Our intention is to support people through advocacy, education, cultural experiences, and employment to live their lives with maximum satisfaction and the highest level of independence. We have served the community for over 60 years and are continually searching for new ways to improve and enhance our services.

04/24/2026
Hey Philadelphia Families, it’s that time of the year again!Discover resources and programs to support Philadelphia’s yo...
04/23/2026

Hey Philadelphia Families, it’s that time of the year again!

Discover resources and programs to support Philadelphia’s youth and families at the 3rd Annual Parent and Youth Resource Fair! This free event will feature raffle giveaways, a DJ, light refreshments, and overviews of summer camps, late afternoon/evening activities, emotional support services, mentoring, and more. Click the link below for info.

https://bit.ly/4u5IlZc

Stop by and see us at the SpArc Services table, we hope to see you there!

April is Autism Acceptance month, click the link below for what it means and how to support autistic people and their fa...
04/10/2026

April is Autism Acceptance month, click the link below for what it means and how to support autistic people and their families.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism acceptance means removing barriers so autistic people can belong and participate, without pressure to hide who they are.

Autistic people are part of The Arc’s staff, volunteer leadership, and nationwide network. Their lived experience helps shape our work at a time when the CDC estimates about 1 in 3 1 8-year-old children in the U.S. were identified with autism. Click the link below to learn more.

https://thearc.org/blog/autism-acceptance-month-celebrate-differences/

Attention job seekers, the info session for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) is cancelled.
03/23/2026

Attention job seekers, the info session for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) is cancelled.

The SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations is closed, Monday, February 23, 2026. Stay safe and stay warm Philadelphi...
02/22/2026

The SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations is closed, Monday, February 23, 2026. Stay safe and stay warm Philadelphia!

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, we are so sorry to hear of Isaiah's passing . He was an icon and an inspiration to many, i...
02/20/2026

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, we are so sorry to hear of Isaiah's passing . He was an icon and an inspiration to many, including all of the artists here at SpArc Philadelphia.

We are delighted to share that our very own SpArcadelphia, a poetry collaborative featuring staff and participants from ...
02/20/2026

We are delighted to share that our very own SpArcadelphia, a poetry collaborative featuring staff and participants from SpArc Services, is currently featured on Healing Verse’s poetry line.

To listen, call 1-800-POEMRX2 or swipe to read and learn more about the poets behind the text!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the SpArc Philadelphia family of organizations!

The weekly information session scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 has been cancelled. Please join us the following...
02/11/2026

The weekly information session scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 has been cancelled. Please join us the following Tuesday at 10 am, or check out our careers page at the link below.

https://sparcphilly.org/careers/overview.html

SpArc Philadelphia, CLOSED January 30, 2026Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, a...
01/29/2026

SpArc Philadelphia, CLOSED January 30, 2026

Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, and SpArc Services will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. Stay warm out there, Philadelphia, we'll see you soon!y

Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, and SpArc Services will be closed on Thursda...
01/28/2026

Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, and SpArc Services will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, and SpArc Services will be closed on Wednes...
01/27/2026

Due to ongoing weather issues, SpArc Philadelphia, The Arc of Philadelphia, and SpArc Services will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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2350 W Westmoreland Street
Philadelphia, PA
19140

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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