The Arc of East Central Iowa
Destany Himschoot is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist at Four Oaks, working with families and children aged 5-12. Prior to their current role, Destany worked as a Direct Support Professional at The Arc of East Central Iowa, assisting clients in various areas. Destany also has experience as a Youth Counselor at Four Oaks and as Support Staff at The Larrabee Center Inc. Destany has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa and Bachelor's degrees in Social Work, Spanish, and Leadership from Wartburg College.
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The Arc of East Central Iowa
MISSION: The Arc of East Central Iowa empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to engage in lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work, play, and advocate with full dignity and inclusion in their communities. VISION: The Arc of East Central Iowa is a proactive advocate committed to the empowerment, independence and dignity of all individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families. PURPOSE: The Arc of East Central Iowa was created to promote the general welfare of all citizens who have intellectual and related developmental disabilities. With the mission state as a guide, The Arc works with the state and national offices to provide a unified approach to provide supports and services, raise awareness, promote prevention and to affect public policy in a way that reflects the need of people with disabilities. 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 an inclusive community - We believe that individuals with disabilities deserve quality educational, vocational, social and living opportunities - We believe that individual must be treated with dignity - We believe that each individual/family has a right to make its own decisions.