The Arc Cedar Valley

📅 Join us this March—support starts here.

The Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) is offering a free, 4-part Autism Basics Webinar Series created for parents and caregivers of children with a new autism diagnosis.

While the series is designed with families in mind, anyone is welcome to attend — including caregivers, professionals, educators, and community partners.

Attend the full series or simply join the sessions that fit your schedule.

✔️ Free and virtual
✔️ Sessions recorded
✔️ Live attendance approved for foster parent training credit

🔗 Learn more and join us: https://bit.ly/AutismBasics2026

💚 A huge thank you to Veridian Credit Union for their generous donation to The Arc Cedar Valley in celebration of International Credit Union Day! Through their Give Back to the Community initiative, Veridian supports organizations like ours and we’re so grateful for your support today. Your generosity helps us continue advocating for and supporting people with disabilities in our community! 💚

Great opportunity!

🗣️ Your Story Matters — Let It Be Heard! 🗣️

Don't miss your opportunity to apply!!

Join the Storytelling for Family Leaders course from the Iowa Family Leadership Training Institute!

📅 September 18 – November 21, 2025
📍 Hybrid format: In-person kickoff in Ankeny, followed by Zoom sessions

✨ This 9-week training helps you:
✅ Craft and share your lived experience
✅ Gain confidence as a family advocate
✅ Learn how to impact systems and policies
✅ Connect with other Iowa family leaders
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/IFLTI-SFL
📩 Questions? Contact Diane Brenneman at [email protected]