The Arc Rapides
The Arc Rapides
Alexandria, Louisiana - Rapides County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Alexandria
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Map and directions
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1700 Ashley Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Arc Rapides in Alexandria offers leisure and recreational programs along with advocacy, family support, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in central Louisiana.
The Arc Rapides is a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in central Louisiana, offering recreation, advocacy, family support, residential, and employment programs.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.thearcrapides.org/contact
- Phone
- 318-445-5287
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm program-specific ages
- Season
- Year-round supportive services, including leisure and recreational programs
- Cost
- Confirm program eligibility, fees, funding, and how to enroll in leisure and recreational programs.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Programs and eligibility vary. Families should confirm current leisure and recreational offerings directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Leisure and recreational programs
Leisure and recreational programs, supportive services, advocacy, family support, eligibility, and enrollment.
- Ages
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm program-specific ages
- Season
- Year-round supportive services, including leisure and recreational programs
- Schedule
- Contact The Arc Rapides for current leisure and recreational programs and supportive services.
- Cost
- Confirm program eligibility, fees, funding, and how to enroll in leisure and recreational programs.
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
- The Arc Rapides, a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in central Louisiana since 1955, lists leisure and recreational programs among its supportive services alongside advocacy, family support, residential, and employment programs, with a published phone and address in Alexandria.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Leisure and recreational programs
The Arc Rapides, a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in central Louisiana since 1955, lists leisure and recreational programs among its supportive services alongside advocacy, family support, residential, and employment programs, with a published phone and address in Alexandria.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leisure and recreational programs, advocacy, family support, residential, and employment services.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about leisure and recreation activities, staffing support, eligibility, transportation, and how to get started.
What we checked
What we found: The Arc Rapides, a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in central Louisiana since 1955, lists leisure and recreational programs among its supportive services alongside advocacy, family support, residential, and employment programs, with a published phone and address in Alexandria.
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 websiteThe Arc Rapides
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
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- 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 The Arc Rapides 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 The Arc Rapides?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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