Welcome to The Arc of Tippecanoe County!
Mission Statement
The Arc of Tippecanoe County is committed to all individuals with developmental disabilities realizing their goals of learning, living, working, and playing in their community.


Learn more about The Arc!
  • Become a member and subscribe to our monthly E-Newsletter! It's Free!

  • Subscribe to our Adult Recreation mailing list.

    • New! Donate to The Arc!

    The Arc in the news
  • Camp SPARKS Registration is open!
  • Take the 2012 Indiana Disability Poll today!
  • Visit our Photo Gallery on Facebook!
  • Recent Grants received from Tipmont REMC and The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette!
  • Fall 2011 Newsletter
  • November 18, 2011: WLFI's Story about the Holiday Dinner Dance
  • The Arc of Indiana's Blueprint For Change revealed November 1!
  • New Medicaid Resource available from The Arc.
  • New Waiting List Task Force Recommendations from The Arc of Indiana
  • New Waiver Guide from The Arc of Indiana
  • Welcome to our new Executive Director! And New Office Space!
  • The Arc of Indiana -- Building Pathways to Empowerment
  • July 30 2010 WLFI TV-18 News Story about Law Enforcement Training Program
  • July 1 2010 WLFI TV-18 News Story about Camp SPARKS
  • Newsletter Archives

    • Our Programs
  • Adult Recreation - Social and recreational group for adults.
  • Advocacy - Advocate services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Aktion Club - Kiwanis Club for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Best Buddies - Volunteers are paired with a member and commit to build a relationship with the individual as a mentor, counselor and friend.
  • Camp SPARKS - Recreational summer day camp for children ages 5-17 with developmental disabilities and their siblings.
  • Education Forums - Topical seminars for self-advocates, family members, and the community.
  • Kids First - Creating hypothetical storylines, the "Kids on the Block" puppets entertainly teach children about a variety of disabilities and bullying.
  • Kids Night Out - A fun and safe night for kids of all ages to eat and play together while their parents get a well-deserved break.
  • SuperStar Social Club Jr - Social and recreational group for students in 2nd through 5th grade.
  • SuperStar Social Club Sr - Social and recreational group for middle and high school students.
  • See our brochure.

    • Become A Member!
    Benefits of Membership
  • Automatic Membership in The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States.
  • Publications from The Arc of Tippecanoe County, The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States.
  • Opportunities to contribute time and talent through volunteering.
  • Participation in the affairs of local, state and national chapters of The Arc.
  • Representation in local, state, and national policy forums.
  • It's FREE!

    • Contact Us
    Meet The Board of Directors
    Milissa Lake O'Hern, Executive Director
    PO Box 1222
    Lafayette, IN 47902-1222
    765-476-3277
    Or use our Feedback Form.