The Arc of the Shoals

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and dignity for all. At The Arc of the Shoals, we carry his vision forward by advocating for inclusion, opportunity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. May we continue to serve with compassion, courage, and the tireless dedication that Dr. King so powerfully called us to. 💙✊

12/31/2025

🎉 New Year’s Resolution Idea: Make a Difference

This year, choose a job that changes lives—including your own.

At The Arc of the Shoals, we’re hiring compassionate, dependable people who want more than a paycheck. Our team supports adults with ID/DD, helping them live with dignity, independence, and joy.

No two days are the same—and every day has purpose.

Start 2026 with a career that feels good and does good.
➡️ https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Arc-of-the-Shoals/jobs?jk=d1d49b0a6047303d&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Friends!!

12/19/2025

🎄Merry Christmas🎄

12/15/2025

👏Tonight's the Night! 👏This is your opportunity to learn more about the Medicaid Waiver Services in Alabama and have your voice heard in the services that matter to you!
The Lauderdale County Special Education Department is hosting a meeting to participate in the Alabama Department of Mental Health's (ADMH) listening session at the Lauderdale County Board of Education Instructional Service Center Training Rooms, located at 355 County Road 61, Florence, AL.
The meeting will begin at 4:30 PM with an informational presentation covering the topics of the listening session, followed by tuning in to the live session together.
We hope to see you there!

12/13/2025

12/10/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Come Join Our Team! 🌟

Where else can you “work” where you get to hang out with your friends all day long?
At The Arc of the Shoals, that’s exactly what we do! We support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—and we have fun doing it. Apply today at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Arc-of-the-Shoals/jobs?jk=d1d49b0a6047303d&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

12/10/2025

A HUGE thank you to Shoals Elks Lodge 2860 for their generous donations to our Day Program participants' class area wish lists! We are humbled by your support and appreciate you all thinking of us! 🧡

12/08/2025

📣 Join the conversation—online or in person—on the dates listed below to learn more about waiver services for individuals with ID/DD.

📣 The Lauderdale County Special Education Department will also be hosting a meeting to participate in the listening session on December 15, 2025, at the Lauderdale County Board of Education Instructional Service Center Training Rooms, located at 355 Co. Rd. 61, Florence, AL.

The meeting will begin at 4:30 PM with an informational presentation covering the topics of the listening session, followed by tuning in to the live session together.
This is a great opportunity to better understand the process within the Alabama Waiver System for services.

💻 If you cannot attend in person, you can join any of the meetings online via Zoom.

12/02/2025

Hey Friends! Please consider donating to The Arc of the Shoals today (Giving Tuesday)! Thank you!! 🥰

🌟 Join us in achieving our Mission 🌟The Arc Of The Shoals is committed to securing for all people with developmental and or intellectual disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they choose to live, learn, work, and socialize.The Arc is further committed ...