The Arc of East Central Iowa is commited to community awareness and understanding of people who have developmental disabilities. Efforts to achieve this goal include activities like Candidate Forums, Legislative Day, the Annual Awareness month, an annual awareness walk (The Arc March) to promote community participation, letters to the editor, and presentations to community groups.
Contact us if you would like more information about advocacy at The Arc!
Parents often struggle to understand why their new baby or child has a disability. The next concern is "what to do about it." The first step is to help families realize they are not alone. Pilot Parents was created as a support network to match parents who are new to childhood disability with parents who have gone through similar experiences. The support relationship exists as long as it is comfortable for the matched families.
Would you like to sign up for Pilot Parents or request more information about the program? Contact Jacki Doughterty at (319) 365-0487 x1028
The Arc provides assistance to individuals or families who have specific questions. Common requests for information include:
- Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- State benefits
- Individual Service Plans (ISP)
- Residental planning
- Estate needs
- Legal assistance
- Guardianship
- Transportation
If staff members are unable to provide the appropriate information, they will seek assistance from other sources.
We would be happy to help you in any way we can. Contact The Arc today with your questions at (319) 365-0487!
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