As we begin 2026, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary community that surrounds Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC). This dedicated network of supporters fuels our mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and connected lives — and in 2025, that mission came to life in powerful ways.
LARC is a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through vocational training, residential supports, and life-enriching programs that promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion.
2025 truly was The Year of a Million Dreams. Those dreams became everyday realities unfolding in our classrooms, workplaces, homes, and throughout Southwest Florida. Individuals served by LARC gained new skills, confidence, and opportunities to fully participate in community life…