ARC Of Woodbury County

The Arc of Woodbury County is committed to improving the quality of life for all Iowans with mental retardation and developmental disabilities"

Description:
The Arc serves our community by providing advocacy and information which help people with development disabilities and their families choose and realize their goals in life and by working to reduce the incidence of development disabilities through education and public awareness.

Our Core Values
We believe there is strength in diversity
We believe that each individual and family is unique and has value
We believe that individuals and families are best served in the inclusive community
We believe that individuals with disabilities deserve quality educational vocational, social and living opportunities
We believe that individuals must be treated with dignity
We believe that each individual and family has a right to make its own decisions

History:
The Arc of Woodbury County was founded in the early 1950’s and was known for many years as The Association of Retarded Citizens / Iowa. The Arc is the advocate voice for children and adults with mental retardation, and related development disabilities. The Arc is volunteer driven in policy and direction that is comprised of family members of persons with disabilities, volunteers from the social services community, self – advocates and interested community leaders.

Contact person: Richard Owens, Board President, (phone)

Office fax number: (712) 258-3073

Address:

3001 Malloy Road Sioux City, IA 51103 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Last updated on July 30, 2009