The Arc of Iberville, The Arc of Louisiana

What The Arc of Iberville, The Arc of Louisiana does

The Arc of Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization chartered in 1954 as the Louisiana Association for Retarded Children and headquartered in Baton Rouge. It serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Louisiana through a federated network of 21 affiliated local chapters and roughly 9,000-10,000 members. The organization is affiliated with The Arc of the United States and operates with a small state-office staff of 7-8 people.

The organization's portfolio spans nine program areas: LA ABLE (a savings program enacted in 2014), People First of Louisiana (statewide self-advocacy), Supported Decision Making under the Dustin Gary Act, Healthcare and Wellness (developed with the Southwest ADA Center and ILRU), Education Programs, Criminal Justice training, Emergency Preparedness (via the EMDAC coalition), State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS), and the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (TBSCI). SPAS and TBSCI are administered through contracts with the Louisiana Department of Health (Office of Aging and Adult Services and Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities). The organization raises revenue from private donations, membership dues, fundraising events, and special government grants, and provides all services free of charge to beneficiaries. Its technology footprint is limited to informational websites, downloadable fact sheets, newsletters, and digital advocacy resources.

The Arc of Louisiana's growth levers are primarily regulatory and programmatic rather than commercial. The organization has driven notable legislative outcomes including the Louisiana ABLE Act (2014, 67 co-authors), Act 479 (2025, cameras in special education classrooms and crisis intervention training), and a $4 million state funding increase for Louisiana Rehabilitation Services matched with federal funds for $14 million total. Its primary constituents are individuals with I/DD and their families, with secondary stakeholders including 21 affiliated chapters, state agencies, and self-advocates.

Name

The Arc of Iberville, The Arc of Louisiana

Legal name

The Arc of Louisiana

Website

https://thearcla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arc of Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Louisiana through 21 affiliated local chapters, state agency partnerships, and programs in education, healthcare, self-advocacy, and supported decision making.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training (EDAKANAI), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), IEP/IFSP-Aligned Curriculum & Lesson Materials (EDAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Intellectual disability support
• Developmental disability programs
• Special needs advocacy
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: The organization accepts general donations and memorial donations from individuals, families, and supporters. Donations can be made online via PayPal or by mail.
2. Membership Dues: Affiliated chapters and individual members pay dues to be part of the statewide organization. Subscribers can access The Arc's weekly public policy updates and monthly updates on supports and services.
3. Government Grants: The Arc of Louisiana receives special government grants to support specific programs and initiatives, including those for disability services and advocacy.
4. Fundraising Events: The organization conducts fundraising events as part of its revenue generation activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arc of Louisiana is a nonprofit advocacy organization that provides programs, services, and policy advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Louisiana. It operates through 21 affiliated local chapters and delivers direct support programs such as LA ABLE, People First self-advocacy, Supported Decision Making, Healthcare and Education navigation, Criminal Justice advocacy, and Emergency Preparedness resources.

Product overview

The Arc of Louisiana is a nonprofit advocacy organization (501(c)(3)) offering programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The organization provides a portfolio of programs including LA ABLE (a savings program), People First of Louisiana (self-advocacy), Supported Decision Making (Dustin Gary Act), Healthcare and Wellness programs, Education Programs, Criminal Justice resources, Emergency Preparedness, State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS), and Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. The organization operates through 21 affiliated local chapters across Louisiana and is affiliated with The Arc of the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LA ABLE Program

Quantifiable outcome

• LRS funding increased by $4 million in 2025, matched with federal funds for total of $14 million for employment services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of Louisiana is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a national level. This affiliation provides access to national resources, advocacy support, policy guidance, and connects Louisiana to a broader network of disability advocacy.
• Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of Louisiana collaborates with OAAS to deliver essential support to individuals with significant disabilities. Services include State Personal Assistance Services (SPAS) and coordination of other support programs designed to promote independence and community inclusion.
• Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partnership resulting in $4 million in state funding for LRS, matched with federal funds for a total of $14 million to enhance employment and support services for individuals with disabilities.
• Louisiana Emergency Management Disability and Aging Coalition (EMDAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of disability advocates and state departments advocating for and supporting emergency management efforts that serve people with disabilities and those who are aging in Louisiana.
• Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for administering services and supports for people with developmental disabilities; OCDD serves as the Single Point of Entry into the developmental disabilities services system.
• Southwest ADA Center / ILRUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to develop healthcare resources addressing barriers for people with disabilities and co-occurring mental illness. ILRU provides technical support and training resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy organization with affiliate network structure similar to The Arc's chapter model; comparable in operating a federation of state/local affiliates providing advocacy and resources.
• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit providing employment, leadership development, and inclusive living programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; comparable mission and population served.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including education, employment, and community living supports; comparable mission serving people with disabilities through both advocacy and direct services.
• The Arc of the United States: National parent organization of The Arc of Louisiana; directly comparable as the umbrella federation of state and local Arc chapters providing advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all 50 states.
• United Cerebral Palsy: National disability advocacy and services organization with a similar advocacy-plus-services model serving people with disabilities and their families across the country.

Others

• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources): National trade association representing disability service providers; comparable as an advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Direct peers

• The Arc of Texas: Another large state-level Arc chapter with affiliated local chapters and a comparable portfolio of advocacy, education, and self-determination programs serving people with I/DD — the closest functional analog to The Arc of Louisiana.
• National Disability Rights Network: Federation of state-level Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organizations providing legal advocacy and disability rights services; closely comparable as a state-based network delivering advocacy for people with disabilities.
• Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council: State-level disability policy and advocacy council funded through the federal DD Act; directly comparable as a Louisiana-based advocacy organization working on policy, systems change, and capacity building for people with I/DD.

Regional players

• Special Olympics Louisiana: Louisiana state affiliate of Special Olympics serving people with intellectual disabilities through sports, health, and leadership programs; directly comparable as a statewide disability advocacy/serving nonprofit based in Louisiana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-louisiana

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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