The Arc of Loudoun is a lifelong partner for people with disabilities and their families, providing services, education, advocacy, and therapy.
We serve as a regional hub for support through three Centers of Excellence, reaching 5,000+ people each year. Founded in 1967, The Arc of Loudoun advocates for, educates, serves, and supports people with disabilities and their families, serving more than 7,000 people each year including people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, educators, advocates; Arc volunteers; Veterans; members of the law enforcement, first responder and judicial system communities. At The Arc of Loudoun, we believe in creating a just and equitable world for people with disabilities—and we work toward that goal every day through our three core centers:
Ability Fitness Center – Promoting strength and mobility through fitness-based therapy
ALLY Advocacy Center – Empowering individuals and families through advocacy and support
The Aurora School – Providing specialized education for students with developmental disabilities
With more than 24,000 people with disabilities in Loudoun County, our work is far from done. But with your support, we can continue building a more inclusive community—one where everyone belongs.
01/14/2026
We continue this week to highlight the Centers of Excellence here at The Arc of Loudoun. Today, we are proud to feature the Center for Disability Advocacy, anchored by our Ally Advocacy Center.
Ally provides one-to-one assistance for people with disabilities and their families, helping them navigate the systems, services, and supports that make a meaningful difference in daily life.
From disability rights and benefits to special needs trusts, guardianship options, therapeutic services, education, employment, and community inclusion, Ally is here to guide, inform, and empower. Families can access free consultations, workshops, and year-round learning opportunities that build confidence and open doors.
Every day, Ally strengthens our community by helping individuals and families understand their options, advocate for their needs, and connect to the resources that matter most.
If you or someone you care about needs support, Ally is here for you.
Learn more about our services at ally.thearcofloudoun.org/ and schedule a free consultation today.
01/12/2026
A new year brings a fresh opportunity to reintroduce the Centers of Excellence that make The Arc of Loudoun a place of possibility and growth for people with disabilities.
Today we are proud to highlight Aurora School.
Aurora School is the heart of our Center for Adaptive Education. For more than 20 years, this year-round K to 12 private day school has provided individualized, 1:1 instruction for students ages 5 to 22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Guided by the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, our team supports every student in building skills that help them grow into confident, self-directed members of their community.
At Aurora, students learn in a caring environment that strengthens academics, communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and life planning. Each student benefits from a 1:1 or 1:2 student to staff ratio and receives support from a licensed special education teacher and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Aurora School is accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities. Most importantly, it is a place where students are seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are and all they can become.
Check out what's new at Ability Fitness Center this year!
AFC is The Arc of Loudoun’s therapeutic fitness and wellness center, supporting individuals with neurological and mobility-related conditions. With expert clinicians, specialized equipment, and customized activity-based programs, we help clients build strength, improve mobility, and regain independence.
Our CEO, Lisa Max was honored to be one of the Loudoun nonprofit leaders in this picture!
The Arc of Loudoun is grateful to be one of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce's 2025 grant recipients. We work hard to strengthen the workforce, support economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for people of all abilities in Loudoun County.
01/06/2026
Mark your calendar and join us tomorrow, Jan. 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Loudoun Hunger Relief.
Come say hello to Eileen and Soledad and learn about local disability services, community resources, and how The Arc of Loudoun's Ally Advocacy Center supports individuals and families throughout Loudoun County.
We are here to help you or someone you care about navigate the path to support and inclusion.
A new year brings 365 days of possibility, and we are excited for every opportunity ahead of us in 2026!
Each day is a chance for us to advocate for, educate, serve, and support people with disabilities and their families in our community.
We look forward to new experiences, stronger partnerships, and the meaningful moments we will create together.
With five days under our belt in 2026, we invite you to join us in setting intentions for the year. What will you accomplish in the next 360 days?
12/31/2025
Wishing you a safe and happy New Year from The Arc of Loudoun!
Thank you for your support throughout 2025. Your partnership strengthens our mission and opens the door to new opportunities for the people and families we serve.
We are grateful to step into a bright and promising year ahead with you by our side.
12/30/2025
"I became involved with The Arc of Loudoun because I believe every person deserves the chance to thrive. Their mission to empower, educate, and advocate for individuals with disabilities deeply resonates with me, and I’m proud to be part of a community that builds pathways to independence, inclusion, and dignity."
There is still time to make a difference in 2025! No matter when you give, your generosity directly supports our mission and the people we serve — thank you!
12/29/2025
Thank you Loudoun Chamber of Commerce! We are honored to be recipients of this generous donation!
The Arc of Loudoun is proud to support the workforce, economic growth, and quality of life in Loudoun County!
We are proud to announce that the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $72,000 to 16 local nonprofits that are working to support the workforce, economic growth, and quality of life in Loudoun County! 📣 In the past decade, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $404,000 to our local community.
🔹 A Farm Less Ordinary
🔹 Crossroads Jobs
🔹 Didlake, Inc.
🔹 Dulles South Food Pantry
🔹 Equality Loudoun
🔹 Good Shepherd of Northern Virginia
🔹 LAWS Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter
🔹 Loudoun Cares
🔹 Loudoun Education Foundation
🔹 Loudoun Habitat for Humanity
🔹 Loudoun Serenity House
🔹 OAR NOVA
🔹 The Arc of Loudoun
🔹 View of Heaven Farm
🔹 Windy Hill Foundation, Inc.
🔹 Women Giving Back
Congratulations to the Dec. 9 graduates of the Crisis Intervention Training program!
We are proud to celebrate the 65th graduating class, which included representatives from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Marshal’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue, Loudoun County Public Schools Safety and Security Officers, the United States Capitol Police, and the Diplomatic Security Service.
The week-long training is led by dedicated professionals from MHSADS, certified LCSO CIT deputies, and subject matter experts who share their knowledge on the medical, social, psychological, and legal aspects of mental illness. Their guidance helps ensure that first responders across our community are equipped to support individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis with compassion and understanding.
Loudoun’s CIT program is made possible through partnerships between The Arc of Loudoun, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Health Services, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health, the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Northern Virginia, and the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
We are grateful for this partnership and for every graduate who is committed to making Loudoun County a safer and more supportive place for all!
12/24/2025
As we reflect on this past year, we are filled with gratitude for the children, adults, families, staff, partners, and supporters who make up The Arc of Loudoun community. Every day, we witness the strength, resilience, and joy of the people we serve, and we are honored to stand alongside you.
Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us build a more just and equitable world for all.
We wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season, and a New Year filled with hope, connection, and possibility. We look forward to the work ahead and to all we will achieve together in 2026.
Warmest wishes from all of us at The Arc of Loudoun.
12/23/2025
What means the most to me is often what goes unseen: the growth, the confidence, the breakthroughs, and the quiet ways The Arc of Loudoun changes lives.
I hope you’ll join me in supporting The Arc of Loudoun this holiday season. From now until the end of the year - thanks to a generous anonymous donor - every dollar you give will be doubled, up to $10,000!
Your donation today goes even further toward a lifetime of opportunities for people with disabilities. Thank you!
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In 1967, parents of children with disabilities founded The Arc of Loudoun because they had a vision to help their family members live “a life like yours.” In December 2009, The Arc leased the Paxton Campus and, on this property, created a seven acre "safe-haven" for all people with disabilities and their families.
Today, The Arc of Loudoun, a local chapter of The Arc National, is home to five, integrated programs that serve the most vulnerable and underserved in Loudoun and the Greater DC Region—children and adults with disabilities, their families and caretakers, and the professionals who work to help them achieve their greatest potential. We are the only community-based non-profit working for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities throughout their lifetimes. We encompass all ages and all spectrums from autism, ASD, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, intellectual disabilities, various other developmental disabilities, and neurophysical disabilities including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, effects from stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy.
The Arc of Loudoun serves more than 6,000 people with disabilities and their families each year through its five, integrated programs:
Open Door Learning Center equips preschool children ages 2-7 of all abilities with the social and developmental skills they need to thrive in mainstream kindergarten.
The Aurora School, a year-round private day school, helps significantly challenged students ages 5-22, primarily with autism, achieve personal excellence, gain independence and vocational skills to maximize their potential. Students come from nine different school systems including MD, VA, WV, and DC.
Ability Fitness Center is for people with neurological disorders—stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, parkinson's disease, down syndrome—giving them a one-of-a-kind place to workout using specialized equipment and expert clinicians.
Aurora Behavior Clinic provides individualized 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2-22 with autism and other related disabilities, with a specialized curriculum focused on verbal behavior and increasing social interactions.
ALLY "A Life Like Yours" Advocacy Center fills the unmet needs of the community by providing free information on disability rights, guidance, support, events, and workshops to families and caretakers of those with disabilities and the professionals who work with them, plus social activities for adults with disabilities.
To learn more about how we can support you and your family, get involved, or other ways to donate, please visit www.thearcofloudoun.org. We welcome you to our Arc of Loudoun family!
