The Arc of the Capital Area

11/15/2025

Huge shoutout to Ancira's Hot Sauce for donating to one of our Art on the Rocks raffle baskets! 🌶️✨

We’re so grateful for the amazing community involvement and support — and even more excited that one of our very own Hutto Arc Artists won the basket! Talk about a perfect full-circle moment. 🤗

Thank you, Ancira, for helping make our event even more special and for supporting our artists and programs!

11/15/2025

Bipartisan Resolution Recognizes The Arc’s 75 Years of Leadership in Disability Rights https://bit.ly/3JVfo0w

Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States, one of the nation’s most influential organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

11/14/2025

Still glowing from the magic of Art on the Rocks last week! 🎨✨

From incredible artwork to community connections to the joy on our Arc Artists’ faces — the night was everything we love rolled into one unforgettable event.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, cheered on our artists, bought artwork, and supported the IDD community. Your presence made the evening shine even brighter! 🌞

11/13/2025

Every smile tells a story. Every gift brings joy. ✨

Because of supporters like you, this year we were able to serve:
• 142 students in our Post-Secondary Education Program
• 95 individuals in Competitive Integrated Employment
• 488 people through Navigation Services
• 41 youth through Youth Programs
• 93 individuals in Resource Management

Behind each number is a person gaining independence, confidence, and community. 🧡

As we close out 2025, we invite you to join us in our most meaningful campaign of the year- Give Joy 2025. Your support bridges critical gaps for people with IDD in Central Texas — creating opportunities, strengthening families, and fueling futures!

Give joy. Give opportunity. Give community. 💫

Learn more at 👉 https://arcaustin.org/give-joy-2025

11/12/2025

Up next in our Meet Our Leaders series is Mandi, the Director of CLASS Case Management! 💼✨

A bold advocate through and through, Mandi is a walking CLASS encyclopedia, always finding new ways to support her clients and make the system work for them, not against them. 💪

Determined, fun, and fiercely loyal, Mandi ensures nothing falls through the cracks. If something needs to be said, she says it — and if something needs to be fixed, she’s already on it. Her dedication to doing right by her clients and her team runs deep and inspires everyone around her.

With over 6 years at The Arc, starting as a Case Manager and now serving as Director, Mandi has become a steady force for progress, advocacy, and empowerment. She keeps things moving, keeps things real, and makes everyone around her just a little bit better every day. 🧡

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served — the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms. Your courage, resilience, and sacrifice inspire us every day.

At The Arc of the Capital Area, we’re proud to stand with our veterans, including those in the disability community, who continue to show strength, leadership, and compassion long after their service.

Thank you for all you’ve given, and continue to give, to our country and our communities. 💙❤️🤍

11/10/2025

November is National Career Development Month, and our Employment Services team is out in the community making it count! 💼✨

Our Employment Services team recently connected with job seekers and community partners at the Goodwill Job Fair, sharing resources and opportunities that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve meaningful employment.

Every conversation, connection, and opportunity helps us move closer to our mission — building pathways to independence, confidence, and inclusion in the workplace. 🌟

Here’s to celebrating growth, opportunity, and the power of meaningful work! 🙌

11/08/2025

What an incredible night! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Art on the Rocks last night at Old Gregg Brewing Company ! 🎨🧡

Our Arc Artists shined bright, sharing their creativity, talent, and passion with the community — and thanks to your support, we’re able to continue empowering artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities through our Art & Education Program.

We’re so grateful to our hosts, supporters, and every person who came out to sip, shop, and celebrate inclusion and art with us. 🖼️🍺

Here’s to another unforgettable night of creativity and connection! More pictures coming soon... 📸

11/07/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨

Join us for Art on the Rocks TONIGHT from 5–8 PM at Old Gregg Brewing Company in Pflugerville! 🍺🖼️

Come sip, shop, and support our incredible Arc Artists as they showcase their original artwork — including stunning collaboration pieces from each campus! Every purchase directly supports The Arc’s Art & Education Program, empowering artists with IDD to continue creating, learning, and thriving. 💙

Don’t miss out on this evening of creativity, community, and connection — we can’t wait to see you there!

11/06/2025

Tomorrow’s the day — Art on the Rocks is almost here! 🖼️✨

Our Art & Education campuses have been hard at work creating these stunning collaborative “quilt” pieces, each one crafted with paper and paint on canvas. Every square tells its own story, and together they represent the creativity, connection, and community that make our artists so special. 🧡

These unique works will be available for purchase tomorrow at Art on the Rocks! Don’t miss your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece that supports our Arc Artists and their incredible talents.

📍Old Gregg Brewing Co. | Friday, Nov 7 | 5–8 PM
🔗 https://arcaustin.org/artontherocks
🎨 Check out our story for more art show details!

11/05/2025

Up next in our Meet Our Leaders series — say hello to Lara, our Director of Operations! 💼💫

Lara is the kind of leader who makes any space feel grounded, creative, and cared for — all at once. She began her journey with The Arc over 10 years ago as a volunteer and has grown into a true pillar of our organization.

She leads with empathy, structure, and heart — always a few steps ahead, thinking about the people, the purpose, and the process. Whether she’s organizing a project, supporting a teammate, or brightening someone’s day, Lara brings both fun and focus to everything she does!

We’re so grateful for her creativity, kindness, and consistency — she’s not just a strong leader, but a genuinely wonderful person to work alongside. 🧡