Seeing the possibilities...not the disabilities!

Since 1955, The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley has been dedicated to ensuring a satisfying and productive life for children and adults with intellectual, cognitive, and related developmental disabilities by providing programs and services that enable, empower, and encourage them to live, learn, work, worship, and play in their community....along with their peers and neighbors!

We Have Moved!

Our new address is

912 Market Street,

Parkersburg, WV 26101

(the old VA clinic in the Wood County Senior Citizens Building)

Volunteer Opportunities Available!

We need help with several programs and services. If you are interested or you serve someone who would like to help, call Chuck, Tracy, or Katie at 304-422-3151 for details!

Program Updates:

Join us on January 20th for

Disability Advocacy Day at the West Virginia State Capitol

See section below for information on Cooking Club and People First meetings.

The Annual Valentine's Dance will be held on Thursday, February 11th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the St. Margaret Mary's Parish Activity Center (PAC).

Program & Activity Information

People First of the Mid Ohio Valley meetings have changed and will be held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 - 5:45 pm at the new offices of The Arc. They will be held instead of a second cooking club each month.

Cooking Club will still be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at SW Resources Lunch room from 4:15 - 5:45 pm.

January 19th - Disability Training Day - Charleston Civic Center

January 20th - Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Call for More Details!