Puryear David E Center, 2806 Fox Meadow Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72404, US

Founded in 1950, The Arc of the Mid-South is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. The organization provides rehabilitative and support services for individual suffering from autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and muscular dystrophies. It offers educational, employment and daily skills training services. The Arc of the Mid-South features advocacy, career counseling and respite care programs. The organization provides personal assistance, mentoring and family therapy services. In addition, it hosts seminars and workshops on issues related to people with disabilities. The Arc of the Mid-South organizes disability prevention presentations for schools, churches, social agencies and civic groups. The organization is located in Memphis, Tenn.