Welcome to the Arc of Iowa!

The Arc of Iowa exists to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities necessary to fully realize their right to live, work and enjoy life in the community without discrimination.

What We Do

Since 1953, The Arc of Iowa has been a leader in advocacy and the development of services for people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities throughout Iowa.  

Through 25 local chapters and over 1500 Arc members, we remain committed to improving the quality of life for Iowan's with disabilities.

*  Public Policy- Through individual, group, and systems advocacy, The Arc of Iowa and its affilitated Chapters promote quality, inclusive community opportunities and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilties.

*  Goverment Affairs- An agenda is developed annually to address current issues on the national, state and local level.  The Arc of Iowa will continually communicate with legisislators and key decision makers on key policy issues effecting people with disabilties.

*  Information/Referral- The Arc of Iowa and its affiliated chapters provide information and support to people with disabilties, families, and professionals through phone and personal contact, workshops, conferences, electronic and print media. To read the latest edition of The Arc of Iowa newsletter "INITIATIVE" click here.

Become a Member!

Call or e-mail today to receive an application and join 1500 other Iowan's promoting the betterment of people with disabilities.

Why become a member?

• Adding to the overall voice of people with intellectual disabilites, thereby influency public policy
• Raising awareness to make our community a better place to live
• Educating yourself and others about the latest in your local and state chapter efforts in promoting the betterment of people with disabilties

                     Join today! 

(800) 362-2927 :Toll Free

(515) 210 -6686: Des Moines Area

casey@thearcofiowa.org

Save the Date!!

The Arc of Iowa 55th Annual Conference "Arc(ability) will be held Thursday, June 5th at the Hickory Hall Event Center in Ames.  This years conference will feature keynote speaker Kathie Snow presenting "Disability is Natural".  Kathie will challenge conventional thinking and approaches related to individuals with disabilities.  Go to the "2008 Conference" page for details. The Arc will be hosting a special FREE pre-conference session June 4th "Recognizing and responding to the Vulnerability Trail for People with Disabilites" presented by The Arc of Aurora (CO) staff.