Where
Capabilities Shine
Where
Capabilities Shine
Serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953.
For more than 70 years, Parc Center for Disabilities has been an innovator, focused on helping children and adults with developmental disabilities recognize their strengths and expand their capabilities. Parc serves children as young as two months and adults through their senior years. As an organization and a community, Parc Center for Disabilities shares a powerful belief that all persons should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and let their capabilities shine.
Why Parc Center for Disabilities
Parc Center for Disabilities is the ONLY organization in our region with a complete pathway of services supporting individuals with disabilities and their families throughout their lifetime.
This continuum of care available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities was strategically designed to meet community need through a multitude of critical programs and life enriching services for both children and adults.
What Makes Us Different?
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a diverse range of life-enriching adult programs designed to provide meaningful pathways for continuous growth, independence and active community engagement. Our programs include residential living, life skills development, Inspired Artist Studios, job skills training, supported employment, and transportation services.
Parc Children’s Services is celebrated for three exceptional programs: the Discovery Learning Center, a preschool providing therapeutic services for children 2 months to 5 years. We also offer early intervention education for children at risk of developmental delays and caregiver relief for families of children with disabilities.
Our Impact
Every day, across all departments and at every level, the devoted staff and supporters of Parc Center for Disabilities arrive with one heartfelt mission: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and adults we serve. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Empathy, we are committed to impacting more lives and delivering essential services to individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Your support is crucial in helping us continue this important work. Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Please consider making a donation today to ensure we can keep making a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.
Our Campus
Nestled between the stunning Gulf beaches and vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, Parc Center for Disabilities provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our expansive 10-acre campus features over eight buildings, including residential homes, classrooms, art studios, offices, and more. But our reach extends beyond the campus. We also have two off-campus residential homes and operate several programs within local businesses and schools, integrating deeply into the community. Come and explore the wonders of St. Petersburg’s shining faces and schedule a tour to experience the impact of our mission and the difference your support makes!
