Irv Segal, DCSW, LSW, the founder and director of The Guided Tour, Inc. is a pioneer in the development of social and recreational programs for special populations. From 1965 to 1975, he was the executive director of one of the nation's first social and recreational programs for adults with developmental challenges. In 1998 the mayor of Philadelphia, Ed Rendell, declared June 5th "Irv Segal Day" in the City of Brotherly Love. In 1999 Pennsylvania's Montgomery County Office for Mental Health/Mental Retardation presented Irv with the prestigious Betty Linker Award in recognition for his lifetime achievement serving persons with developmental challenges. Since 1972 Irv has directed The Guided Tour, has spoken throughout the world about developmental challenges, and he is active today in many local and national professional organizations.

Ari Segal, MSW, LSW, is the assistant director of The Guided Tour. Ari received his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and his master's degree in social work from Temple University. He is a licensed social worker and has traveled extensively with his father and The Guided Tour. Ari is also the executive director of Camp Lee Mar, a leading camp for children and young adults with special needs.