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The Arc of Southeast Iowa Celebrates 60 Years
The Arc of Southeast Iowa Celebrates 60 Years
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~ Some important dates in the history of The Arc of Southeast Iowa ~<br />
In April<br />
1957 vocational<br />
The Association for Retarded Children (<strong>ARC</strong>) is<br />
founded by parents seeking an alternative to<br />
institutionalizing their children with developmental<br />
disabilities. Their focus is on educational, recreational,<br />
and residential opportunities.<br />
June<br />
1959 1970 1971 1979 1989 1991<br />
The Arc and Iowa City<br />
Parks and Recreation<br />
Department create the<br />
Special Populations<br />
Involvement program,<br />
a partnership that<br />
continues.<br />
Organization becomes<br />
the Association for<br />
Retarded Citizens,<br />
reflecting clients’<br />
increased life<br />
expectancy.<br />
Seven Arc members<br />
found Systems<br />
Unlimited to provide<br />
residential services<br />
to Johnson County<br />
residents. The Arc<br />
also partners with<br />
the Noon Kiwanis of<br />
Johnson County and<br />
Goodwill Industries<br />
of Southeast Iowa to<br />
improve vocational<br />
opportunities.<br />
The Arc purchases<br />
a building at 1020<br />
William St., Iowa City,<br />
to house Systems<br />
Unlimited services.<br />
The Arc shifts focus to<br />
in-home support<br />
services as previous<br />
four goals are met.<br />
Federal Medicaid<br />
waiver programs are<br />
established, funding<br />
services in clients’<br />
homes. The Arc<br />
begins offering respite<br />
services – the only in<br />
the area at the time.<br />
4 THE <strong>ARC</strong> OF SOUTHEAST IOWA
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