The Arc Lane County

01/16/2026

The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting another Lunch and Learn Office Hour on Friday, January 16 from noon to 1 p.m. Come learn about advocacy opportunities in the short legislative session.

01/12/2026

This Thursday! Last day to RSVP if you need childcare!

01/12/2026

Join The Arc Lane County at other chapters of The Arc at the Oregon State Capitol tomorrow!

01/09/2026

Join the Lunch & Learn today at noon to learn how you can help advocate in the short session.

01/07/2026

Legislative Days in the Oregon State Legislature begins next week. This is an important time to let lawmakers know what issues matter to you. Join The Arc Oregon and make your voice heard during The Arc Day at the Capitol on January 13!

Plan your own meetings with lawmakers for Legislative Days. Then join advocates and chapters of The Arc from across Oregon to discuss our legislative priorities. We will gather for a rally outside the Capitol building, followed by a self-advocate meetup.

We will meet at 10:00 am at the State Library of Oregon: 250 Winter Street NE, Salem, OR, 97301. Please let us know you are coming by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/n7Q8y9vLAX

01/07/2026

The Arc's Respite Program has expanded!

Now parents can take advantage of an additional Saturday Respite at the Clear Lake Community Center in Eugene!

Families DO NOT have to be associated with The Arc to take advantage of this respite program. This is open to any parent in Lane County who has a child with a disability, mental health or behavioral health concern from age five to 13 years, and their siblings.

The Eugene/Bethel respite will take place the 2nd Saturday of every month, and the Springfield respite will be offered the 4th Saturday of every month, giving children great opportunities to play with their peers and engage in fun seasonal craft activities.

Come join the fun!

01/06/2026

The short Legislative session is quickly approaching. The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting a Lunch and Learn this Friday to help educate the community on some of the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services' proposed budget reduction items.

01/06/2026

Calling all Lane County parents & professionals!

This month's Neurodiversity Family Support Night on Thursday, January 15, will feature a thoughtful exchange of ideas and tools with respect to communication. Do you have something cool that has worked at home with your children? Come share it with others!

We will also share some handouts on some specific communication tools.

We look forward to a terrific evening of sharing and connection for our January gathering, and we hope you can join us!!

Please register by January 10, so we have a headcount for childcare and food.

01/01/2026

May the year ahead bring hope, connection, and continued progress toward equity and belonging for all. We look forward to working together in the coming year to create opportunities, strengthen supports, and celebrate every person’s potential.

Happy New Year from The Arc Lane County!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from The Arc Lane County!

We wish our clients, families, partners, and supporters a joyful and peaceful Christmas. May your day be filled with warmth, connection, and moments that matter most. Thank you for being part of a community that celebrates inclusion, dignity, and belonging all year long.

Merry Christmas and warm holiday wishes from all of us at The Arc Lane County!

12/24/2025

The Arc Lane County just wrapped another successful Tree of Joy holiday giving campaign, where we provided more than 100 holiday food boxes and 210 gifts to children and teens, thanks to the generous support from our community.

Our deep appreciation to all the community partners who hosted a toy collection bin, including: Barger Grill & Taphouse, Chambers Grill & Taphouse, Woodside Senior Living, First Interstate Bank, Good Times Bar & Grill, Highlands Brew Pub, Lane Forest Products, National Business Solutions, Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza (River Rd., Barger Rd. & Junction City locations), Salvation Nutrition, Spirit Leatherworks, Josh Gourley State Farm Insurance, Wetlands Brew Pub, Will Leather Goods, Viking Inn, Cabela's, Cornucopia (Springfield location), Gateway Grill, Next Generation Property Management, The Pour House Tavern, Queen Bee Tattoo and Salon, David Hersch State Farm Insurance, The Hope Project, Women of American Muscle and Sweet Salvage Designs.

We also want to thank all the people who gave monetary, toys or food donations, including: Matt Huston, Ken Brown, Jack & Dianne Dahill, Cathy Beavers, Marie Latino, Clyde Faber & Jessica Cagle-Faber, Shantelle Smith, the Cramer Family, Todd Bosworth, Robert & Laurel Bonnell, Pamela Reim, Complete Vision Center, Chris Peck, Dylan & Casey Hollis, Springfield Emblem Club No. 506, and Kayla & Shelly Gutierrez.

Thank you for helping us give the gift of JOY this holiday season to so many beautiful families!

12/15/2025

Today is the last day to earn $100 by opening new ABLE account!

The Oregon Special Needs Trust is offering a $100 credit to anyone who opens a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account by December 15.

Oregon ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing federal benefits, like Medicaid or Social Security Income. Funds in an Oregon ABLE account can be used for eligible expenses such as health, housing, living expenses, education and transportation.

Open a new ABLE Account using a promo code we provide you and you’ll receive a $100 credit.Offer valid only through 12/15/2025. Learn more here.