Program areas at The Arc of East Central Iowa
In-home and community - delivers critical support and services to 277 individuals and their families in The community and in their homes that includes respite, interim medical monitoring and treatment, habilitation, and supported community living.
Afterschool and summer childcare - center-based inclusive services that provides a safe, structured environment for 88 individuals who have intellectual and physical disabilities through supervised activities emphasizing social skill, recreational and community inclusion activities.
Day habilitation - year-round daily program serving 88 adults with intellectual disabilities. Provides services in a community-based setting that focuses on improving life skills and participating meaningfully in The community.
Group recreation - evening, weekend and overnight programming that provides a safe, structured environment for 200 children and adults who have intellectual and physical disabilities to participate in supervised recreational activities within The community and at our center.
Supported employment - provide person-directed services and support to 85 individuals to choose and maintain employment in integrated community employment settings that are responsive to their choices and preferences.
Project search - evidence-based job training program operated in partnership with unitypoint - st. luke's hospital. Each year 12 interns spend nine months in skills training and work experience to provide them with The skills to be hired and maintain employment in The community.
Advocacy & community engagement - facilitates self-advocacy groups where participants learn decision making skills and increase awareness of rights and responsibilities. This program offers classes for participants and their family members (145 attendees), and organizes special outings and holiday celebrations (232 event participants).
Integrated health homes - a new program that currently serves 23 children and adults with co-occurring intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses to connect participants with a care team to improve and stabilize mental and physical health.