Depend on The Arc of Southeast Iowa to provide programs and service to help people with disabilities remain living, working, learning, and recreating in their homes, workplaces, and communities. In the last year, The Arc has provided over 65,000 hours of services to enrich and improve lives.

Group Respite

Children and teens with disabilities get the chance to interact with peers at group respite through:

  • Structured play
  • Recreation
  • Therapeutic activities

During group respite, caregivers get a short break from care and supervision.

Camp

Children and teens with disabilities get the chance to interact with peers during school breaks at camp through:

  • Structured activities
  • Recreation
  • Field Trips
  • Educational presentations
  • Community InvolvementĀ 

During camp, caregivers get a short break from care and supervision.

Supported Community Living

Working toward specific goals to increase independent living skills and community involvement. The Supported Community Living Program provides services to adults and children on an individualized one-on-one basis to improve and develop abilities.

Day Habilitation Program

Provide opportunities and support for community inclusion and buildĀ interest in and develop skills for active participation in recreation and volunteerism. The Day Habilitation Program provides hourly services to adults on the ID waiver and MHDS Region funding. See calendar for upcoming event (prior sign-up and funding authorizations required).

Supported Employment Program

Adults with disabilities can get assistance to find and maintain a competitive job in the community with services such as:

  • Skills assessment
  • Employer recruitment
  • Job coaching
  • Job development
  • Training

Medicaid Waivers We Accept

The Arc is primarily enrolled in Medicaid Waivers, including:

  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Brain Injury
  • Health and Disability

We also provide services through:

  • Physical Disability
  • Elderly
  • HIV/AIDs

We also work with state MHDS Regions and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services in addition to private pay.

Referral Form for Services