Services

 

Adult Winter Bowling:


This program typically runs from October through January from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays at Maple Lanes.  Two leagues (red and blue) operate on alternate Saturdays.  The blue league currently is the only league with transportation services available for those who need it.  Participants may join either or both leagues if they wish.  Each participant bowls two games each session.  Adapted equipment is available to those who need it.  This program is for adults with disabilities living in the Cedar Valley.

Red league bowlers start October 3, 2009.
Blue league bowlers start October 10, 2009.
Registration deadline is September 18, 2009.
Download the brochure with registration information here. 

Youth Summer Bowling League:


This programs takes place in June from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays at Maple Lanes.  School-age children with disabilities are invited to attend with their parent, family member, or caregiver.  Each participant bowls two games.  Adapted equipment is available to those who need it.  
 



 
ArtAble:


ArtAble workshops are designed to make art accessible, affordable, and enjoyable to children of different abilities.  Classes are held on Sundays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.  Participants are invited to bring a parent, family member, or caregiver and enjoy a variety of art techniques.  Workshops provide adapted art tools, materials, and communication devices as needed by each individual participant.  

 Dates are set for the 2009-2010 ArtAble workshops! 
Click here to download the flyer.

The following pictures are from our ArtAble workshop, Children's Carnival, and Summer Youth Bowling.  A big thank you to all who participated in these events!


Direct Assistance Funding:


The Arc of Cedar Valley has funds for camperships, respite care, and other disability related items and situations for which no other funding is available.  A request form and guidelines are available through the Arc of Cedar Valley office.  Examples of funding that has been awarded in the past include, transportation fees for medical or other personal appointments, assistance to individuals establishing a new home, purchase of a wheelchair ramp to make a home accessible, and assistance to individuals wishing to participate in recreational programs at Camp Courageous, Camp Albrect, and other camps in the area.

Individual Advocacy:

The Arc of Cedar Valley strives to be of service to every individual with developmental disabilities in the Cedar Valley.  Our primary purpose is to advocate for the rights of all individuals with disabilities to be met.  In addition to individual requests, here are some examples of individual advocacy service that we are able to provide:   

 

  • Navigate through paperwork, funding sources, and eligibility for service requirements
  • Attend IEP meetings at school and advocate for your child's needs to be met
  • Attend adult service agency staffings at your request.

 



Group Advocacy:

In addition to providing individual advocacy services, we also advocate for groups of people with similar needs.  One example of this is communicating with our local, county, and state legislators about supporting legislation that provides needed funding, services and supports.  The Arc of Cedar Valley has also provided voter education forums for people with disabilities, provided transportation services to and from polling locations on election day and also to the state capital in Des Moines to attend special events.  We also inform our members and friends about issues related to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities through our newsletters and other mailings.


Information:
The Arc of Cedar Valley can help you discover what services are offered in your community, learn what makes an environment accessible, understand the laws that protect you and your child's rights, help you plan for the future, and find the answers to questions you have about disability-related topics.


Support:

Sometimes it helps to talk with someone who "has been there".  We can connect you with other parents who have worked through troubling behaviors, medical procedures, and other challenges that may be similar to issues you are experiencing.  We are in the process of developing support groups for parents of young children with a disability, families in transition (high school to work, transitioning into special education, etc.), and self-advocates.