Arc Organization Evolves Amid Disability Services
The Arc of East Central Iowa, tracing back to 1952, notes name changes reflecting dignity and scope. Executive director Delaine Petersen cites funding ties to terminology and genetics research unlocks new disability insights. The group serves 600 plus members across six counties with 23 full time and 350 part time staff at 214 First St. SW, aiding 478 clients.
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Steve Gravelle
Gazette
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Association of
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Iowa
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Linn
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Poweshiek
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First St. SW
Arc of East Central Iowa director leads agency expansion
Petersen, mother of two with mental retardation, directs The Arc since 1990 as it grows toward a $3.3 million budget. The agency has $1.9 million in grants and fees for services including in home support, respite care, day care, outreach for new parents, and pre vocational activities for ages 7 to 21 in Linn and Benton counties. It seeks $1.6 million to buy and renovate new offices at 202 Seventh Ave SE Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
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Erma Bunge
OASIS
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Bridgewater
First St. SW
Mark Myers
Marion High School
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Mark
Suzanne Myers
Amy Sigler
Arc program expands services for Down syndrome families
In a Cedar Rapids story, Irma Bunge recalls the 1950s stance that children with Down syndrome belong in institutions. Now Arc runs OASIS after school for $10 daily, serving families and offering space limited by available rooms and a growing waiting list.
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Cedar Rapids
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Marcia Bunge
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