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sThe Arc Celebrates Law Enacted to Support Family CaregiversWashington, DC - The Arc released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act being signed into law by President Trump.

“Most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our nation live with family caregivers, and nearly 900,000 of these family caregivers are over the age of 60. For many individuals with I/DD, their caregivers mean a life in the community with their family and friends. Without support for these caregivers, individuals with I/DD could face seclusion in institutional settings.

These caregivers are providing invaluable assistance with meals, transportation, personal hygiene, money management, and any other support needed. Even families that are fortunate enough to have formal long term supports and services in place for their loved ones - overwhelmingly funded through Medicaid - often maintain lifelong caregiving responsibilities. The demands of caregiving can be enormous, particularly for aging caregivers, which is why this law is so meaningful to The Arc’s community.

We thank the law’s champions, Senator Collins, Senator Baldwin, Representative Harper, and Representative Castor, for ensuring the development of a national strategy to support our family caregivers. Each vote for this bill was a vote to support caregivers so that they can continue in their critical roles in supporting their loved ones. The bipartisan support of this bill is a heartening reminder that Members of Congress can successfully work across the aisle to support the needs of their constituents with disabilities. Disability rights are human rights and the overwhelming support of this new law should be celebrated by individuals with disabilities and their families nationwide,” said Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc.

This legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy, a recommendation of the national Commission on Long-Term Care. The Department is also charged with convening a Family Caregiving Advisory Council for the joint development of the strategy. Elements of the strategy are to include recommended actions that Federal State, and local governments and other entities may take to promote person and family-centered care, family involvement in assessment and service planning, information sharing and care coordination with service providers, respite options, financial security and workplace issues, and efficient service delivery.

Meanwhile, here in Iowa...

There are several active bills in the Iowa Legislature now related to Managed Care Organizations (MCO). Several of them call for ending the contracts of all the MCO’s and having the State take over funding of Medicaid services. Several other bills call for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to be pulled out of the MCO contracts and managed by the state. The services that The Arc provides are considered LTSS services. The Director of the Department of Human Services, Jerry Foxhoven, reported to the press that managed care is here to stay and 39 states are using managed care systems now. What Mr. Foxhoven failed to mention was that in 37 of these 39 states, they do not include LTSS to be managed by the MCO’s. The only states that have managed care companies fund services like respite, Day Habilitation, etc. are Iowa and Kansas.

An argument can be made that the MCO insurance companies do not have the systems or knowledge base in place to adequately fund and understand long term services that are not solely medically based. Your elected representatives need to hear from you if you are experiencing any kind of difficulty with the many changes that have occurred with Medicaid funding/MCO’s in Iowa. They need to hear your stories. Have you had services cut or modified? Have you lost transportation services? Have you not yet been assigned a case manager? Let your elected representatives know how you have been impacted. You can find your local legislators easily by going to www.legis.iowa.gov. Then click on Find Your Legislator. Type in the town you live in and hit search. A list will pop up with a picture of your senator or representative. If you click on each of their names it will give you a great deal of information, including their email. As a helpful hint, their emails all end with @legis.iowa.gov. For example, Liz Mathis, can be reached at liz.mathis@legis.iowa.gov or you can mail them your concerns at: State Capitol Des Moines, IA 50319. To send a message directly to Governor Reynolds, go to www.governor.iowa.gov/contact. From here it is very easy to register your opinion right from this site. If you wish to mail your stories or concerns the governor may be reached at Governor Reynolds 1007 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50319. Her phone number is (515) 281-5211. Please let The Arc staff know if we can be of any assistance with your advocacy efforts!

From the Director’s Desk

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A partner agency of United Way of East Central Iowa

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Board of DirectorsEllen Mouw, President Acme Graphics Inc., Customer Service Supervisor

Jody Donaldson, Vice President Kirkwood Community College, Scholarship & Alumni Officer

Melissa Cullum, Secretary Mercy Medical Center, Director - Community Benefit & Patient Relations

Mark Mitchell, Treasurer Retired, Volunteer

David Wenzel, Past President Lynch Dallas, P.C., Attorney

Dianne Austad Retired, Volunteer

Matt Baumann Edward Jones, Financial Advisor

Stacy Baye Cedar Rapids Police Department, Investigator

Wayne Breckon Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Sr. VP, C&I Manager

Steve Carter Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Branch Manager

Stephanie Erbe Cedar Rapids Community School District - Hoover Elementary, Special Education Teacher

Brian Fagan Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, Attorney

Julie Gasway UnityPoint - St. Luke’s Hospital, Manager Witwer Children’s Therapy

Scott Griffin TrueNorth Companies, Vice President

Brad Hauge Self-employed CPA, Accountant & Consultant

Mark Hudson Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., Attorney/Senior VP

Darren Keller Wal-Mart, Cart Man/Stocker

Spencer Kennedy Kerndt Brothers Bank, VP Business Banker

Cheryl Kiburz College Community School District, Director of Student Services

Ben Rogers Linn County, Linn County Supervisor

Kristin Schaefer Transamerica, Senior Actuary

Kody Slife Summit Pointe Senior Living, Dietary Aide

Erica Smothers Awaken Family Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic

Melissa Tandy Central Rivers AEA, Regional Administrator

Blake Wilkinson US Bank, Sr VP, Managing Director & Sr Portfolio Mgr

Anne Armknecht

It was nearly one year ago that The Arc was selected by the United Way of East Central Iowa to participate in the Service Enterprise Initiative certification training. A Service Enterprise is an organization that strategically embeds volunteers and their skills across all levels of the organization to more successfully deliver on its social mission. The Arc partners with volunteers on a daily basis. They are an important part of our team that works to decrease barriers, educate the community, and help us raise funds for critical programs and services. They are vital to our continued success. With the help of the United Way we have made great strides in accomplishing our Service Enterprise goals. We have developed and improved policies and procedures related to our wonderful volunteers. We have opened up new avenues for volunteer participation. For example, we currently have a volunteer from Coe College in our Marketing Department. We have made changes to our web site that make it easier to find and review volunteer opportunities at The Arc. We are surveying our volunteers to make sure they are satisfied with their experiences and to ensure they feel valued, and we have developed volunteer job descriptions. These are just a few of the improvements we have made to not only create more volunteer opportunities, but to also make sure that our volunteers know how much we appreciate and need them to meet our mission. If you are interested in volunteering at a place that values your contributions, that helps to make positive changes in people’s lives, that rewards your heart and mind, then please contact: Lexi Coberly at lcoberly@arceci.org or 319-365-0487 ext.1024. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the 21st annual Arc March, held March 17th. Thanks for all you do to make this world a better place for everyone!

Anne ArmknechtExecutive Director

28th Annual Golf Tournament

Save the Date!Save the Date!June 14th

• Hunters Ridge Golf Course •

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What’s Happening

Please Welcome Our New Board Member!Wayne Breckon - Cedar Rapids Bank & TrustWhy are you interested in The Arc?Our first child was born with Down Syndrome, which came as a total surprise to us. We were first time parents, let alone first time parents of a child with special needs. As time went on, we were continually encouraged by others that everything would be okay, and they were right. Within a few years of his birth, I got involved in an organization in Illinois very similar to The Arc, which I really enjoyed. We just moved to Cedar Rapids and I’m eager to get involved again and The Arc feels like a great fit. My favorite part is interacting with the clients.

Summer Programs - ENROLL TODAY The Arc has various summer programs for your child and teen to participate in. Sign up for summer programing has begun for all sites. Think warm thoughts and start your summer off right!

Daycare/Enrichment Program is a year round Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed daycare program, designed to serve school aged children and young adults with and without disabilities. This program focuses on skill development such as sharing, appropriate social skills, personal hygiene, and incorporates learning through field trips, crafts, and developmental activities and is held Monday through Friday at The Arc’s main office, 680 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information contact Tara Cornelius by phone at 319-365-0487, ext. 1044. Summer Day Program - The Arc provides Summer Day programming in Linn (Cedar Rapids) and Jones (Monticello/Anamosa) counties. Both programs run for various weeks/times during the summer months and are designed as a group respite/break for parents. For more information or to request an application please contact:Linn County - contact Tara Cornelius by phone at 319-365-0487, ext. 1044.Jones County - contact Emily Pennington by phone at 319-365-0487, ext. 1016. Both programs are currently accepting employment applications.28th Annual Golf Tournament

Thank you... Ann A’Hearn, Don & Connie Albaugh, Ames Pet Hospital, Karen & Bill Bachman, Ann & John Bader, Jennifer Bartlett, Molly Baynes, Tom Beamish, Robert Becker, Jim & Rachelle Bell, Bethany Lutheran Women’s Guild, Thomas Blazek, John & Cindy Bloomhall, Penny Boenish, Bruce & Lisa Boldt, Jim & Tobi Branam, Brad & Jody Bridgewater, Dale & Rena Brodt, Lois Brodt, Thomas & Alexis Evanoff Budding, June Cach, Lu Canning, Teri Christoffersen, Graig Cone (Conveyor Engineering), Roger & Jill Cousins, Kay & Terry Crist, Anne Davis, Becky DeWald, Jody & Chris Donaldson, Mike & Jan Drahozal, Patricia Drumbarger, Mike & Cindy Dunn, Ann Eckhart, Scott Eiler, John & Paulene Elwick, Robert & Norma Essig, Brian Fagan, Terry & Barbara Filippi, Martin & Michele Fisher, Pat & Lynn Ford (Before & After Interior Solutions LLC), Bruce & Julie Frana, Steve & Judy Fuemmeler, Brian & Sharon Gardner, Harold Garwood Jr, Scott Gasway (J. P. Gasway Company Inc.), Dave & Diane Graham, Steven & Karen Greif, Sara Griffin, Paul & Cathy Groth, Fred Haley, Bruce & Beth Hammell, Jared & Carol Hills (The Jared & Carol Hills Foundation), Vance & Debra Hinrichs, Martha Hornback, Denise Houlahan, David & Robin House, Larry & Angie Ihnen, Joy & Kent Jackson, Lewis & Helen Johnson, William & Mary Jurgensen, Kory Kazimour, Paul & Cheryl Kiburz, Michael & Barbara Klappholz, Shirley Klosterbuer, Edwin Kortenkamp, Gary & Bev Kotowske, Randy Krejci, Harvey & Judy Landt, Bill & Cheryl Lehman & family, Jim LeMaster, Sally Leme, Clayton & Rebecca Lindwall, Linn Area Credit Union, Kate Martinek, Wanda McCready, David & Joy McCulla, Jim McDonald, Mark & Denise Mitchell, Thomas & Beth Moore, Mark & Sheryl Morgan, David Mortensen, Randy & Luanne Moser, Clint & Gale Mote, Ellen Mouw, William Mulcahey, Mike & Suzanne Myers, Harriette Naughton, Toni Neta, James & Laurie Neuhaus, James & Beverly Nowak, Meg Oberreuter, Scott & Penny Olson, Jay & Carla Osborne, Erin & Cory Payne-Christiansen, Todd & Marcia Pedersen, Terry & Jan Perkins, Prudy Petersen, Pete & Delaine Petersen, Dorothy Pool, Dawn Radack, Tom & Linda Randklev, David & Mary Rater, Bruce & Myra Ray, Howard & Shirley Rettenmeier, Bruce & Kay Reynolds, John & Thelma Rife, Shirley Rissi, Jack Roland, Judith Whetstine & Robert Rush, Jeff & Kristin Schaefer, Lynda Schimberg, Joann & John Schneiter, Scott & Terrie Seibert, Bill & Rocki Shepard, Ray & Gloria Short, William & Winifred Shuttleworth, Elizabeth Slappey (The Elizabeth Slappey Foundation), Alice Smith, James & Cindy Smothers, Richard & Ellie Snavely, Bob & Kay Spading, Marilyn Stabenow, Kelly & Mike Stagg, Robert Nicholson & Mary Tarbox, Richard Their, Dale & Sara Todd, Ted & Cathy Townsend, Curtis & Mary Updegraff, Kathleen Voet, Darlene Vorhies, Debbie & William Walderbach, Jeanne Wampler, Jeffrey & Julie Wenzel, Christine & Earl White, Kevin & Becky Whitman, Stan Wiederspan, Jason Wilbur, Virginia Wilts, Larry & Joni Witzel, John Wollner (Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery), Bethany Wood, Richard & Judy Woods, Roger Worm, David & Cindy Zenk, Tim & Charlene Zrudsky, and all anonymous donors.

The Gift of a Friend

2017 The Gift of a Friend Annual CampaignWe would like to thank everyone who contributed to our 2017 The Gift of a Friend

Annual Campaign and to the Todd family for sharing their story with us.

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2017 Community Partners

Presenting SponsorsTransamericaUnited Fire GroupChampion SponsorBowker Mechanical Contractors, LLCHighway Equipment Company Advocate SponsorsGuaranty Bank & Trust Justice ElectricQuakerRockwell CollinsVeridian Credit UnionGuardian SponsorsCasey’s General StoresColdwell Banker Hedges CRANDICIngredion IncorporatedRed Star YeastMercy Medical CenterSchimberg CompanyUnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s HospitalVan Meter, Inc.

Leader SponsorsCedar MemorialCliftonLarsonAllen LLPFleck SalesFosters Heating & Air ConditioningJohnson & Legislador, PLCNordstromOPN ArchitectsStrategic Financial Solution

In-Kind / Event SponsorsCedar Rapids JayceesMarion HyVeeIn Tolerance Mfg.Martin BrothersModern WoodmanOlin OrthodonticsOutback SteakhouseQuaker OatsSadler MotorSolum Lang Architects, LLCTeressa Hackenmiller - Thrivent Financial UICCUUnited HealthcareUS Bank

Media SponsorsKCRG Show You Care (Dave Wright Subaru, Mercy Cedar Rapids, U of I Community Credit Union, Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC)TidbitsWMTZ102.9Mentor SponsorsCrystal GroupDivine Engineering, Inc.Electronic Engineering Solum Lang Architects, LLCTallgrass Business Resources GrantorsDiamond V Corporate Fund of the GCRCFDupaco R W Hoefer FoundationGreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund of the GCRCF Linn County Auditor Witwer TrustMcintyre FoundationProgram Grant Fund of the GCRCFTerracon Foundation

The wonderful support of our sponsors over the past several years has helped us continue the expansion of services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. Last year The Arc served over 800 individuals through its In-home Services, Groups Program, Daycare Services, and Adult Services. It is with assistance from our corporate sponsors that invest their financial contributions that The Arc is able to fulfill its mission to empower people with intellectual and related disabilities to engage in lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work, and play with dignity, freedom, and full inclusion in their communities. Sponsors are able to set a benchmark about the importance of giving to a local non-profit in the community who provides individuals with disabilities opportunities when they need it most. Our sponsors are associated with one of the longest standing non-profits serving those with disabilities in the area. The Arc of East Central Iowa is grateful to have so many strong community partners. Through these partnerships our mission to support our consumers & their families’ has become a reality. The Arc is very thoughtful about how financial resources are utilized. It takes non-government funding to research and

implement new programs and to meet the growing needs of the individuals served by The Arc. The Arc is committed to continuing to research and implement new programs to meet the unmet opportunities. Sponsorships have allowed The Arc to bring more valued services to the community and are humbled by the ongoing support to us. As we look ahead and plan for the future, The Arc hopes to continue with your partnership and support to help us reach new heights. If you would like additional information regarding our many sponsorship opportunities please contact Lexi Coberly at lcoberly@arceci.org or 319-365-0487 ext. 1024. We would love to talk with you about how we can highlight your business as you support families with disabilities in your community. Thank you!!

The Power of Community Partners

You Make a Difference

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Thank you for all of your continued generous contributions to The Arc. We will continue to recognize volunteers, donations and members in the quarterly editions of The Challenger newsletter. November 2017 - January 2018.

Tim & Barb Soukup, Mark & Angela Sturtz, Keith and LaNae Weber, Jeffrey & Julie Wenzel, Larry & Peggy Wright

Arc FriendAnne Armknecht, Dianne & John Austad, Brenda Carter, Jack & Nancy Evans, Eugene & Crystal Fisher, Dudley Fleck (Fleck Sales), Doug & Sara Kelley, Karen Knox, Scott & Kim Loggins, Mark & Sheryl Morgan, Mark Ogden & Iris Muchmore, Pam & Barb & Susan Polglaze, David Wenzel

Arc BuilderMark Hanrahan (MidAmerican Aerospace), Spencer Kennedy, Chuck & Mary Ann Peters, Sandra Raymon, Sara Raymon, David & Rhonda Schulz (Transamerica), Gretchen & Keith Wright

Arc AngelDennis & Rebecca McCollough

Volunteers Hours - 1176.75Chrisanne Alber, Addy Alber, Brayden Alber, Dianne Austad, Aidyn Ball, Matt Baumann, Stacy Baye, Lily Cahalan, Brenda Carter, Steve Carter, Judy Christiansen, Rachel Clayton, Jackie Clayton, Ana Clymer, Jace Coberly, Jeff Corrigan, Melissa Cullum, Morgan Dodson, Jody Donaldson, Stephanie Erbe, Kim Fensterman, Michele Foreman, Danyelle Foreman, Karen Friederich, Jerilyn Garnant, Julie Gasway, Ryne George, Teressa Hackenmiller, Brad Hauge, Ruth Hojka, Holly Huston, Tom Hutchins, Darrin Keller, Spencer Kennedy, Cheryl Kiburz, Arthur Kim, Kristin Kuennen, Vanessa Lopez, Joanie Louis, Laura Machino, Lanett Machino, Christopher Meier, Jim Messina, Mark Mitchell, Ellen Mouw, Alexa Ravetti, Jennifer Roberts, Joy Ryan, Kristin Schaefer, Julie Schettmer, Alejandro Scolaro, Laura Sellers, Kody Slife, Erica Smothers, Tamy Stinson, Tammy Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Natalie Wallace, Vince Walsh & Family, Carter Walton, Katie Walton, Bradley Walton, Jill Weigel, Jody Weigel, Morgan Weigel, Cherrie Weih, David Wenzel, Jessica Whitfield, Kyle Wilcox, Blake Wilkinson, JoEllen Zmolek Nyquist, and this years’ Wrapping for a Cause Volunteers

Thank YouGeneral Donations Karen Bachman,Teresa Barmore (U of I CCU), Juliann Beckett, Cedar Valley Chapter of CPCU, Peter & Deanne Doval, Elaine Duvall (CRANDIC), W.S. Elliott (Crescent Janko Masonic Foundation), Doris Fry (Doris Fry Charitable Trust), Rosemary Gabe, Mark Hanrahan (MidAmerican Aerospace), Daniel & Gail Hawthorne, Jim LeMaster, Patricia Maher (Wal-Mart Foundation), Scott McLeod (May G. Gortner Charitable Trust), Kathleen Poynter, Julie & Rich Shebek

MemorialsIsabelle ChadimBeth Bakeris, Sharon & Gary Knapp, Marilyn Patterson, Julie Vanous

Toni GianniniStephanie & Keith Allison, Dennis &

MembershipArc AdvocateJames & Jodi Balvanz, Terry & Linda Brecht, Kelvin & Terri Bronner, Nancy Buenger Rife, Melissa & Jason Cullum, Anne Davis, Janie Dawson, Raymond & Lois Fergus, Christine Gaal, Dave & Diane Graham, Betty Hass, Christine & Ronald Hoffman, Martha Hornback, Bill & Cheryl Lehman & family, Jeanie Muller, William & Darlene O’Malley, Mark & Julie Pedersen, Jan Schindler, Dennis & Joyce Schwebke,

Patricia Coon, Lola & Robert Galiher, Mark & Lori Haight, Lucia Hutchcroft, Annette Knipper (Regional Medical Center Employees), Jan Schmidt, Mary Boland Twonmey, Bret & Dana Worley

Mary LabargeFirst Federal Credit Union

Sara SmithRyan Smith

United WayThank you to those below and the anonymous donors who designated their 2017 United Way donations to The Arc of East Central Iowa.

Elizabeth Benesch, James M. Bernstein, Jody Bridgewater, Jo & Scott Carbaugh, Paul Carter & Julia Redan-Carter, Donald Loren Carver, Teresa Chally, Victoria A Cichoski, Mr. Tyler Clark, Brent & Dawn Cobb, Jack & Dilla Cosgrove, Laura & Steve Cousins, Cynthia S Fosdyck, Cheryl Frederick, Andre’ & Lisa Gallet, Les & Katrina Garner, Karen L. Gomez, Krystal Goodrow, Dave Graham, Todd A. Henry, Phil & Kathy Jasper, Spencer & Jaye Kennedy, Mary Jo Koohy, Loren Likes, Joseph A. Linn, Jeri Mead, Timothy Miller, Iris Muchmore & Mark Ogden, Theresa Nosley, Roberta Oakley, John & Ann Persick, Tod & Lori Pike, Cheryl Pond, Randy Ramlo & Lisa Christiansen-Ramlo, Randall & Danielle Rings, Kristin & Jeffrey Schaefer, David & Rhonda Schulz, Ralph Standley, Stacy & Dan Stastny, Patrick & Shari Stepanek, Angela A Sturtz, and the anonymous donors.

PhotographySpecial thanks to Jim Messina from Prairie Wings Media Productions, LLC for our wonderful event photographs.

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Achieve with us.Consumer Spotlight

John MitchellHi, my name is John. I’m 24 years old and I live in Robins. I have one brother, Sam who lives in Seattle, WA.

My Favorite Arc Activity: Being out in the community with my Dayhab friends.

My Favorite Arc Memory: Attending sporting events; especially had fun at the rodeo a couple of years ago.

My Favorite Outside Activity: I love being my dad’s caddy out on the golf course.

My Favorite Hobby: I love watching movies filled with suspense.

My Favorite Foods: My favorite foods are steak with mashed potatoes and fresh veggies; chicken fettuccine alfredo with broccoli; and of course ice cream!

I love to follow sports - especially baseball and football.

Wish List

Kitchen NeedsPaper Towels / Paper PlatesZiploc Bags (Gallon & Sandwich Size)Plastic Spoons & Forks / Plastic Wrap Scrubbers For Washing Dishes

Snack/Cooking Activity Items100% JuiceSnack Crackers (Whole Wheat)Cake PansBlender

General SuppliesBaby WipesKleenexDish SoapBleachHand Sanitizer, Soap, Soap RefillsGarbage Bags

Office SuppliesSharpiesMasking TapeWhite Construction Paper

Program NeedsBatteries (AA, C and D)Dolls / Barbies / TransformersStar Wars & Marvel ToysColoring/Activity Books (Super Hero/Contemporary)Board Games For Teens (Scattergories, Pay Day, Life, Clue)CDs (Kid Music, Nursery Rhymes)Karaoke CDs (w/ Vocals)Legos (Ages 8+) / KinexWhiffle Ball & Bat SetDramatic Play Sets (Kitchen, Grocery Store, Tools, etc.)Bingo Prizes (Assortment)BubblesSensory Items (Water Tubes, Soft Plastic Gel Filled Shapes)Books On CD For Kids & TeensWeighted BlanketsNewer DVDs (G or PG)Paint For Crafts

ClothesTowels (Bath or Beach)Teenage Sized Shorts/Swimsuits (Boys & Girls - Draw Strings or Elastic)Dress Up Clothes (Various Sizes)

From every day items to special requests. We are always in need of items to keep our office and programs running. Donations can be dropped off at The Arc’s main office anytime. Thank you for your support!

Information Night

Thursday, March 8th, 20185:30 - 7:00 PMSt. Luke’s Hospital

Formal Lounge, Resource Center1026 A Ave. NE | Cedar Rapids

(Building just to the east of St. Luke’s Hospital)

The Arc of East Central Iowa, in partnership with UnityPoint - St. Luke’s Hospital and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, is hosting a Project SEARCH Information

Night to discover more about the program. Come learn how young adults with

disabilities can become involved in this unique employment internship training

program. For adults age 18-30.

For more information please contact:Stephanie Beary at sbeary@arceci.org

or 319-369-7739 ORNancy Rife at nrife@arceci.org

or 319-365-0487 ext. 1063

13th Annual Special Needs

Easter Egg Hunt

Please RSVP by March 16th to Lexi at

lcoberly@arceci.org or 319-365-0487 ext. 1024.

For those with special needs ages 21 and under and their siblings up to age 10.

Regis Middle School735 Prairie Dr. NE | Cedar Rapids

10:00 am - Activities11:00 am - Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 24th

Join us rain, snow, or shine!In case of inclement weather, activities will be held inside.

Activities Include: Arts & Crafts, Games, Prizes, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!

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Consumer Marketplace

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DONATE A CAR CHANGE A LIFE

1-877-272-2270

Identify The Arc of East Central Iowa and we will receive 90% of proceeds. Program administered by Melwood Co. in cooperation w/The Arc of the US

Tax Deduction Free Towing

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fullest. Every day.

Providing individualized and quality residential (intermediate care facility, supported community living and host homes) and vocational services across Iowa for over 30 years.

319.393.1944www.remiowa.com

Use the following number to donate in support of The Arc of East Central Iowa Arc # 1957 - 252 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids More information please call 319-365-0487No appointment needed when contributing to a Non-profit.

CLEAN YOUR CLOSETS SUPPORT THE ARC

Valuing every person, every day, for over 35 years

Providing supported community living services for adults with

intellectual disabilitieswww.discoveryliving.org 319 378 7470

Day Habilitation Services with many Options

Celebrating 50 Years of Services to the Community

1240 26th Ave. Court SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 • Ph: 319-892-5800

• Partnering with over 150 Community Organizations and Businesses• Consumer developed calendar of activities with dozens of choices each day. • Volunteer Opportunities• Transportation Provided• Customized Activities• Daily full and half day integrated community opportunities.

Frank A. VarvarisFrank A. VarvarisComprehensive Estate & Life Planning

For Individuals and Their Families

www.disabilityplanning.org • 319-862-0363

• Applying for SSI / SSDI• Title 19 Eligibility• HCBS Waivers• Spend Down Strategies• Medicare Eligibility

• Use of Special Needs Trusts• Administration of S N Trusts• Understanding CDAC & CCO• Ticket to Work (EN)• Inheritance Issues

CONSULTING • PLANNING • NAVIGATING

Serving All People With Disabilities Since 1990

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists with activities of daily living, encourage attitudes and behaviors, assist individuals to lead a self-directed life, and contribute to

the community. A DSP also acts as an advocate, in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.

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Applications are available at The Arc or online at www.arceci.org.Please return to HumanResources@arceci.org or

680 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Flexible hours • Work with a variety of agesWork in various settings • Participate in an assortment of activities

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Member of The Arc of Iowa & The Arc of the United States

The Arc of East Central Iowa 680 2nd Street SE, Suite 200

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Phone: 319-365-0487 · Fax: 319-365-9938

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Mission StatementThe Arc of East Central Iowa

empowers people with intellectual and related disabilities to engage in lifelong opportunities to live,

learn, work and play with dignity, freedom and full

inclusion in their communities.

Make a DifferenceDonate at www.arceci.org

March 17th, 2018 • Lindale Mall

Walk with us

• CELEBRATING THE ABILITIES IN ALL OF US! •

Come walk with us as we join together to raise awareness about intellectual and related disabilities at the 21st Annual Arc March

Go to www.arceci.orgfor details on this eventor to make a donation!

8:00 am - T-Shirt pick-up / Breakfast / Entertainment9:30 am - Walk begins