Desert Arc (Palm Desert)

Desert Arc has championed the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1959. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people with disabilities.

Services Offered

Employment Services - Employment Prep (Individual)
Employment Services - Intake (Individual)
Employment Services - Job Development and Placement (Individual)
Employment Services - Retention (Individual)
Paid Situational Assessment - Individual Wages
Paid Situational Assessment (Individual)
Short-Term Supports (Individual, per consumer)
Situational Assessment (2–4-hour group)
Situational Assessment (5+ hour group)
Supported Employment - Retention
Supported Employment Job Coaching (Individual)

Languages

(Provider can provide services for other languages; for further details, please contact Provider.)

English
Spanish

Disability Specialities

Developmental Disabilities

Accessibility

disability Assisitive Technologies: Automatic doors Braille labeled rooms Enhanced computer technology Magnified workstations

Transportation

Transportation via Bus via Bus Lines, Para Transit: Sunline Bus Route #53: Wheelchair accessible, stop located at Country Club and Monterey, 1 block east of facility Sun Bus Dial-A-Ride: Curb to curb service available by appointment.

Transportation via Rail Route Rail Routes: N/A

Parking Parking Lot Access: N/A

Qualifications

Desert Arc administration, case management, job placement and supervision personnel have a minimum of 10 years' experience, while direct service job coaches have a minimum of 2 years' experience.