Parc Changes Lives

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Peter

At 64, Peter is known around Parc for his warm personality, gentlemanly nature, and the way he brings a little extra joy wherever he goes.

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Alyssa

Creativity has a special way of bringing people together, and for Alyssa, art is one of the many ways she shares her talents, personality and

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Smiling young girl in a swimsuit on a Parc playground

Blake

When Blake began her journey at Parc’s Discovery Learning Center in August 2025, she was just two years old and joining the Sealion classroom. From

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Holly smiling and holding a handmade clay plaque with her name

Holly

For the past 20 years, Holly has been a familiar face at Parc, building friendships, discovering new opportunities, and sharing her talents in countless ways.

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Am’ier

My name is Am’ier, and my story is one of resilience, determination, and discovering a voice that many believed I might never find. I am

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Smiling young man using a wheelchair, wearing a handmade paper crown with ribbons

Jacob

For nearly two decades, Jacob has called Parc home. He moved into the Cottages when he was just 10 years old, and today, at 29,

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Smiling boy holding up his paper shape flower made from colored triangles

Luis

Luis joined Parc’s Early Intervention Services on October 30, 2024, and since then, he has been making incredible strides. At just 5 years old, Luis

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Jason

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), we are honored to introduce you to Jason, a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament

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Bastian practices writing with a pencil next to his name card

Bastian

Before enrolling at Discovery Learning Center, Bash experienced several school transitions in a short time, making it hard for him to feel secure and supported.

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Onyx

Onyx is two and a half and living with FoxP1 Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disorder with only about two hundred known cases worldwide. His

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Michelle

When Michelle first came to PARC in 2001, she already carried something powerful within her, a clear sense of what she wanted her life to

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Armani

At the time, Armani was nonverbal. Today, he speaks more than 100 words and forms 4- to 5-word sentences with growing confidence. He can follow

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Smiling woman in a navy sweatshirt on a boat ride

Lisa

Since 1975, Lisa Miller has been part of the Parc family, first as a participant in our Adult Day Training (ADT) program, and now as

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Smiling boy playing with a toy fire truck

Jack

Now five years old and filled with joy, Jack is thriving through Parc’s Family Focus program. When Ms. Kris, his Early Intervention Teacher, first met

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Chelsea

Every great story begins with a warm hello, and Chelsea Savannah Brown knows just how to make an entrance. With a smile that lights up the room and her signature greeting, “Hello, my name is Chelsea Savannah Brown!”, Chelsea radiates confidence, joy, and a true zest for life.

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Smiling man in a blue jacket and ID lanyard standing in a Parc community room

Peter

At 64, Peter is known around Parc for his warm personality, gentlemanly nature, and the way he brings a little extra joy wherever he goes.

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Smiling woman wearing a lanyard in a Parc activity room

Alyssa

Creativity has a special way of bringing people together, and for Alyssa, art is one of the many ways she shares her talents, personality and

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Smiling young girl in a swimsuit on a Parc playground

Blake

When Blake began her journey at Parc’s Discovery Learning Center in August 2025, she was just two years old and joining the Sealion classroom. From

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Holly smiling and holding a handmade clay plaque with her name

Holly

For the past 20 years, Holly has been a familiar face at Parc, building friendships, discovering new opportunities, and sharing her talents in countless ways.

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Smiling toddler in a dressy outfit sitting on a couch

Am’ier

My name is Am’ier, and my story is one of resilience, determination, and discovering a voice that many believed I might never find. I am

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Smiling young man using a wheelchair, wearing a handmade paper crown with ribbons

Jacob

For nearly two decades, Jacob has called Parc home. He moved into the Cottages when he was just 10 years old, and today, at 29,

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Smiling boy holding up his paper shape flower made from colored triangles

Luis

Luis joined Parc’s Early Intervention Services on October 30, 2024, and since then, he has been making incredible strides. At just 5 years old, Luis

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Smiling man giving two thumbs up from a car seat, wearing a Scooby-Doo shirt

Jason

In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), we are honored to introduce you to Jason, a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament

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Bastian practices writing with a pencil next to his name card

Bastian

Before enrolling at Discovery Learning Center, Bash experienced several school transitions in a short time, making it hard for him to feel secure and supported.

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Laughing toddler sitting in white beach sand

Onyx

Onyx is two and a half and living with FoxP1 Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic disorder with only about two hundred known cases worldwide. His

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Woman in a green apron standing behind a cafeteria serving line

Michelle

When Michelle first came to PARC in 2001, she already carried something powerful within her, a clear sense of what she wanted her life to

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Smiling child wearing pink headphones, seated in a chair

Armani

At the time, Armani was nonverbal. Today, he speaks more than 100 words and forms 4- to 5-word sentences with growing confidence. He can follow

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Smiling woman in a navy sweatshirt on a boat ride

Lisa

Since 1975, Lisa Miller has been part of the Parc family, first as a participant in our Adult Day Training (ADT) program, and now as

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Smiling boy playing with a toy fire truck

Jack

Now five years old and filled with joy, Jack is thriving through Parc’s Family Focus program. When Ms. Kris, his Early Intervention Teacher, first met

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Woman in a Halloween clown costume and face paint at a Parc costume party

Chelsea

Every great story begins with a warm hello, and Chelsea Savannah Brown knows just how to make an entrance. With a smile that lights up the room and her signature greeting, “Hello, my name is Chelsea Savannah Brown!”, Chelsea radiates confidence, joy, and a true zest for life.

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