The Arc of Iowa

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Tune in this Saturday 9/5 from 9 - 10 am on KHOI Community Radio 89.1 FM to hear about the Iowa Seizure Safe School law and the importance of seizure education on the "I Am Able IOWA" radio program hosted by The Arc of Iowa! You can tune in to the KHOI Community Radio page or listen from the web. https://khoifm.org/

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08/20/2026

The Arc of Iowa offers free Dani Plan supports for any member. Learn more about what Dani Plan can do for your family.

08/19/2026

📣 The latest Voices of Iowa is here!

There’s a lot happening across Iowa — and this week, we’re celebrating the people, ideas and conversations helping our communities LIVE. WORK. FLOURISH. PLAY.

Inside this issue, catch up on advocacy, resources, opportunities to get involved, and stories from across Iowa’s disability community — including a recent I Am Able Iowa conversation highlighting the voices and experiences of blind Iowans.

💜🧡 Your voice matters. Your story matters.

👇 Check out the latest Voices of Iowa and see what’s happening across our state.
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08/18/2026

Tomorrow, we’re bringing together caregivers from across Iowa for a practical conversation about preparing for the future.

Already registered? We can’t wait to see you! Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us.

📅 August 19 | 6:30 p.m. CT

08/07/2026

The August edition of Voices of Iowa has arrived!

This month's newsletter is filled with inspiring stories, upcoming events, and opportunities to make a difference. Read about the incredible success of Hear Us Roar, learn how Bags of Hope is creating jobs and supporting advocacy across Iowa, register for our free Dani Plan webinar on August 19, and save the date for our Voices of Iowa Annual Meeting on September 19 at the Iowa Arboretum.

Every issue celebrates the voices, accomplishments, and advocacy that are helping build a more inclusive Iowa for people with disabilities.

📖 Read the August issue here:

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Thank you for being part of The Arc of Iowa family and for helping us create communities where everyone belongs.



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On August 4, Hear Us Roar was deemed a roaring success! Just under 1,000 Iowans came together to celebrate Disability Pride, build new connections, and showcase the strength, talent, and contributions of people with disabilities. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, partners, exhibitors, and every...

08/06/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor Susan Teas.

Susan was a former Arc of Iowa board member, a dedicated volunteer, and a trusted friend whose wisdom and kindness made a lasting difference to our organization. Whenever I needed advice, perspective, or someone willing to step in and help, Susan was always there.

There was a time in The Arc of Iowa’s history when we were seriously considering closing our doors. Susan believed deeply that the mission was too important to let that happen. She encouraged us to keep moving forward, reminding us that the people and families we served were counting on us. Her belief in our mission helped shape the path that brought us to where we are today.

Because of people like Susan, The Arc of Iowa continues to advocate, serve, and create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across our state.

On behalf of The Arc of Iowa, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Susan’s family and friends. We are grateful for her service, her compassion, and the legacy she leaves behind. Thank you, Susan, for believing in The Arc of Iowa when it mattered most. You will be deeply missed.

Please keep Susan’s family in your thoughts as they celebrate a life dedicated to making a difference.



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08/06/2026

Hear Us Roar was featured on the news, but the story is about so much more than one event.

Disability Pride is about recognizing that people with disabilities belong in every part of our communities—not because of charity or sympathy, but because every person has inherent value, unique gifts, and a voice that deserves to be heard.

For generations, people with disabilities were too often hidden away or told to lower their expectations. Disability Pride challenges that history. It celebrates identity, promotes inclusion, and reminds all of us that accessibility and belonging make our communities stronger.

More than 1,000 Iowans came together at Blank Park Zoo to celebrate exactly that. Families, self-advocates, community organizations, volunteers, elected officials, and neighbors shared a day of joy, connection, and possibility. It was a reminder of what Iowa looks like when everyone is welcomed and everyone belongs.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and helped make Hear Us Roar such an incredible celebration. The movement doesn’t end with one day—it continues every time we choose inclusion, remove barriers, and see the strengths in one another.

Together, we’ll keep making Iowa a place where every voice is valued and every person belongs.

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08/05/2026

Discover the Dani Plan
The Dani Plan is a centralized hub to organize and consolidate all information needed to care for a loved one with a disability.

To see how you can personalize a plan for your loved one with a disability – one that’s simple, secure and easy to share – join us August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time for a 1‑hour Zoom presentation.

The Dani Plan is a tool designed to keep track of important information about your loved one with special needs. It is easy to use and safe and secure.