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The Arc Jacksonville Village is an affordable, independent living neighborhood designed to maximize community inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental differences (I/DD). Located in Jacksonville, FL, The Arc Jacksonville Village provides residents from all over the country the opportunity to be a part of the Jacksonville community in a way that has previously not been possible.

Potential residents undergo a services eligibility process (please click here to learn more: http://www.arcjacksonville.org/the-arc-village-eligibility-and-application/) sign their own leases (some may require a guarantor), determine the type and level of independent living/employment services, define their own lifestyle, make their own decisions and enjoy the same freedoms as anyone else without an I/DD diagnosis.

It is important note that The Arc Jacksonville Village is not a glorified group home, special city facility/institution or residential program and is NOT designed to provide any supervision and/or care.

The Arc Jacksonville Village offers a more connected community, independent living/community-based employment services, natural supports and volunteers and fun and meaningful on/off-site recreation/leisure/wellness activities. The expectation is for residents to create a life outside of the community grounds and provided services and activities.

The Arc Jacksonville Village ** IS ** designed to: connect residents with customized and needed government and community resources and benefits, provide services that optimize inclusion, integration, and self-determination of residents.

Provide opportunities to increase and enhance independent living skills, decision-making, safety, wellness/medical management, employment, self-advocacy, community access, civic responsibility, and “sense-of-self”.

Offer independent living skill-building that leads to the need of very minimal supports in long-term independent living planning.

Realize the full potential of residents to live full, meaningful, and independent lives.

Transform society’s misconceptions of the abilities, capabilities, and “deficits” of persons with I/DD.