Desert Arc Community Connections and Day Programs
Desert Arc
Palm Desert, California - Riverside County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Inland Empire
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
73255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Desert Arc serves adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Coachella Valley, with day programs and a Community Connections program offering arts, sports, and recreation from its Palm Desert campus.
Desert Arc is a nonprofit human services organization serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the Coachella Valley since 1959.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.desertarc.org/development-programs/
- Phone
- (760) 346-1611
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm eligibility
- Season
- Year-round weekday programs
- Cost
- Confirm program eligibility, regional center funding, fees, and enrollment for day programs and Community Connections.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Programs and activities vary. Families should confirm current day program and Community Connections offerings with Desert Arc.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Community Connections and adult day programs
Adult day program, Community Connections arts/sports/recreation, enhanced staff ratios, transportation, and enrollment.
- Ages
- Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm eligibility
- Season
- Year-round weekday programs
- Schedule
- Contact Desert Arc in Palm Desert for current Adult Day Program and Community Connections schedules across the Coachella Valley.
- Cost
- Confirm program eligibility, regional center funding, fees, and enrollment for day programs and Community Connections.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Desert Arc is a Coachella Valley nonprofit serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy), offering an Adult Day Program plus a Community Connections Program giving people access to arts, sports, recreation, and other community activities, from its Palm Desert main campus on Country Club Drive.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Community Connections and adult day programs
Desert Arc is a Coachella Valley nonprofit serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy), offering an Adult Day Program plus a Community Connections Program giving people access to arts, sports, recreation, and other community activities, from its Palm Desert main campus on Country Club Drive.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, an Adult Day Program with enhanced staff ratios, and a Community Connections Program for arts, sports, and recreation.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about staff-to-client ratios, on-site nursing, transportation, behavior support, and how a new participant enrolls.
What we checked
What we found: Desert Arc is a Coachella Valley nonprofit serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy), offering an Adult Day Program plus a Community Connections Program giving people access to arts, sports, recreation, and other community activities, from its Palm Desert main campus on Country Club Drive.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteDevelopment Programs - Desert Arc
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Desert Arc Community Connections and Day Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Desert Arc?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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