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	AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. Dubuque Area Residential Care (DARC) and the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] began ~~the states~~ first classes for the "~~eduCable~~ and trainable" mentally handicapped in 1954. There were three teachers who volunteered. (1)		AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. Dubuque Area Residential Care (DARC) and the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]] began Iowa's first classes for the "educable and trainable" mentally handicapped in 1954. There were three teachers who volunteered. (1)

	DARC founded the Opportunity Center sheltered workshop in 1963. This was a place of productive work beyond school age. It was later renamed the Alois and Mabel [[HOFFMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER]]. (2)		DARC founded the Opportunity Center sheltered workshop in 1963. This was a place of productive work beyond school age. It was later renamed the Alois and Mabel [[HOFFMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER]]. (2)

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	DARC founded the Opportunity Center sheltered workshop in 1963. This was a place of productive work beyond school age. It was later renamed the Alois and Mabel [[HOFFMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER]]. (2)		DARC founded the Opportunity Center sheltered workshop in 1963. This was a place of productive work beyond school age. It was later renamed the Alois and Mabel [[HOFFMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER]]. (2)

	ARC is a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (3) Much of the credit for the beginning of the organization has been given to Ann Ginder who approached Reverend [[RHOMBERG, Thomas\|Thomas RHOMBERG]] with the idea of a residential place able to care for the children for life. Rev. Rhomberg, director of [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] began the process of convincing the Catholic Charities board. (4) The original site of Area Residential Care was the old [[ST. MARY'S ~~ORPHANAGE~~]]. (5)		ARC is a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (3) Much of the credit for the beginning of the organization has been given to Ann Ginder who approached Reverend [[RHOMBERG, Thomas\|Thomas RHOMBERG]] with the idea of a residential place able to care for the children for life. Rev. Rhomberg, director of [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] began the process of convincing the Catholic Charities board. (4) The original site of Area Residential Care was the old [[ST. MARY'S ORPHAN HOME]]. (5)

	Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (6)		Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (6)

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	Warner envisioned community living homes and apartments and stressed the importance of vocational training that began at the facility on Kaufmann Avenue. A workshop was also opened on Central Avenue. The recognition of the fine work done by ARC led to the need for expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to the building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust and later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard. (5)		Warner envisioned community living homes and apartments and stressed the importance of vocational training that began at the facility on Kaufmann Avenue. A workshop was also opened on Central Avenue. The recognition of the fine work done by ARC led to the need for expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to the building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust and later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard. (5)

	In 1973 the first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue. The first organized opposition to the selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway. This site, however, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site also met with opposition. ~~The denial~~ of ~~this location by~~ the ~~Commission~~ led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval. (6)		In 1973 the first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue. The first organized opposition to the selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway. This site, however, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site, scheduled to be the seventh group home in Dubuque, also met with opposition. In 1981 the Zoning Board of Adjustment faced with opposition from many homeowners in the area denied permission to establish the home. (6) This led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval. (7) In 1983 the Board of Adjustment gave its permission. (8)

	Accreditation, another of Warner's goals was achieved in February 1982 when Area Residential Care, Inc., of Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for the developmentally disabled. The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the ARC center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for the agency to complete a self-assessment of its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations of the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council. (7)		Accreditation, another of Warner's goals was achieved in February 1982 when Area Residential Care, Inc., of Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for the developmentally disabled. The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the ARC center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for the agency to complete a self-assessment of its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations of the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council. (9)

	The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees. (8)		The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees. (10)

	In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (9)		In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (11)

	ARC lacked in 2002 a handicap accessible apartment facility for adults who needed some assistance and hope to build a nearly $2 million complex. To accomplish this, the organization requested the city to designate a parcel of land between Kennedy Circle and Key Way Drive as an urban revitalization district. Questions arose among council members, however, about whether the use of the designation, usually reserved for stimulating redevelopment of blighted areas, was appropriate. (10) Difficulties were settled and ground was broken for the 16-unit, two-story apartment building on Kennedy Circle. When completed the building would provide affordable housing for twenty-four people with disabilities and limited income. (11)		ARC lacked in 2002 a handicap accessible apartment facility for adults who needed some assistance and hope to build a nearly $2 million complex. To accomplish this, the organization requested the city to designate a parcel of land between Kennedy Circle and Key Way Drive as an urban revitalization district. Questions arose among council members, however, about whether the use of the designation, usually reserved for stimulating redevelopment of blighted areas, was appropriate. (10) Difficulties were settled and ground was broken for the 16-unit, two-story apartment building on Kennedy Circle. When completed the building would provide affordable housing for twenty-four people with disabilities and limited income. (12)

	On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:		On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:
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	there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were		there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were
	held during the Dragonboat Festival. In 2015 nearly 700		held during the Dragonboat Festival. In 2015 nearly 700
	people took part in the fundraiser games. (12)		people took part in the fundraiser games. (14)

	2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and		2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and
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	During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of		During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of
	US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates"		US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates"
	was started and by-laws were adopted. (13)		was started and by-laws were adopted. (15)

	See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]		See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]
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	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. ~~Ibid~~.		6. Kraske, Steve. "Wounds Heal on Adeline After Row with ARC," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 27, 1985, p. 23

	7. ~~Ibid.~~		7. Gross

	8. ~~Ibid.~~		8. Kraske

	9. ~~"ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		9. Gross

	10. ~~Coyle, Erin~~. ~~"Area Residential Care Seeks Revitalization District," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 11, 2002, p 1~~		10. Ibid.

	11~~. Hogstrom, Erik~~. "New ~~Complex a Blessing for Disabled~~," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 28, ~~2003~~, p. 3A		11. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	12. ~~Montgomery~~, ~~Jeff~~. "~~Business Teams Have a Load of Fun~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 19~~, ~~2015~~, p~~. 5~~		12. Coyle, Erin. "Area Residential Care Seeks Revitalization District," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 11, 2002, p 1

	13. ARK ~~Advocat3es~~\|About Us: History Website		13. Hogstrom, Erik. "New Complex a Blessing for Disabled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 28, 2003, p. 3A

			14. Montgomery, Jeff. "Business Teams Have a Load of Fun," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2015, p. 5

			15. ARK Advocates\|About Us: History Website

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	in include Dyersville and an apartment complex was opened		in include Dyersville and an apartment complex was opened
	there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were		there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were
	held during the Dragonboat Festival.		held during the Dragonboat Festival. In 2015 nearly 700
			people took part in the fundraiser games. (12)

	2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and		2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and
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	During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of		During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of
	US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates"		US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates"
	was started and by-laws were adopted. (12)		was started and by-laws were adopted. (13)

	See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]		See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]
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	11. Hogstrom, Erik. "New Complex a Blessing for Disabled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 28, 2003, p. 3A		11. Hogstrom, Erik. "New Complex a Blessing for Disabled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 28, 2003, p. 3A

	12. ARK Advocat3es\|About Us: History Website		12. Montgomery, Jeff. "Business Teams Have a Load of Fun," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2015, p. 5

			13. ARK Advocat3es\|About Us: History Website

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	In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (9)		In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (9)

			ARC lacked in 2002 a handicap accessible apartment facility for adults who needed some assistance and hope to build a nearly $2 million complex. To accomplish this, the organization requested the city to designate a parcel of land between Kennedy Circle and Key Way Drive as an urban revitalization district. Questions arose among council members, however, about whether the use of the designation, usually reserved for stimulating redevelopment of blighted areas, was appropriate. (10) Difficulties were settled and ground was broken for the 16-unit, two-story apartment building on Kennedy Circle. When completed the building would provide affordable housing for twenty-four people with disabilities and limited income. (11)

	On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:		On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:

	1968--On August 18, the agency opens its doors for the first time and 20 children move into Kaufmann from Woodward State Hospital		1968--On August 18, the agency opens its doors for the first
			time and 20 children move into Kaufmann from Woodward State
			Hospital

	1973--The Agency purchases 2909 Kaufmann from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and the Vocational Services Center opened its doors for the first time on Central Avenue.		1973--The Agency purchases 2909 Kaufmann from the
			[[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and the Vocational Services Center
			opened its doors for the first time on Central Avenue.

	1974--The University Group Home opens as the first licensed home.		1974--The University Group Home opens as the first licensed
			home.

	1975--In May, the Vocational Services Center moved from Central Avenue to South Locust Street.		1975--In May, the Vocational Services Center moved from Central
			Avenue to South Locust Street.

	1980--The Delaware County Vocational Services Center opens its doors in Manchester.		1980--The Delaware County Vocational Services Center opens its
			doors in Manchester.

	1983--The Agency started offering apartment services in the fall.		1983--The Agency started offering apartment services in the
			fall.

	1984-The Vocational Services Center moved from South Locust to Kerper Blvd.		1984-The Vocational Services Center moved from South Locust
			to Kerper Blvd.

	1987--In November the Becker Community Living Home opened as the first "waiver" ~~Home~~ where some of the licensing regulations are waived.		1987--In November the Becker Community Living Home opened
			as the first "waiver" home where some of the licensing
			regulations are waived.

	1991--In June the Howard Community Living Home opened in Manchester.		1991--In June the Howard Community Living Home opened in
			Manchester.

	1992--The Agency opened its first three Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation licensed homes.		1992--The Agency opened its first three Intermediate Care
			Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation licensed
			homes.

	1993--The Agency purchased its first apartment building at Pasadena.		1993--The Agency purchased its first apartment building
			at Pasadena.

	1994--In August the Kennedy Community Living Home opened and the residential program at Kaufmann ended.		1994--In August the Kennedy Community Living Home opened
			and the residential program at Kaufmann ended.

	1995--In July the agency began offering a retirement program.		1995--In July the agency began offering a retirement
			program.

	1998--In August the Pennsylvania Community Living Home became the first Home and Community Based Services home In December the agency's main administration offices moved from 2909 Kaufmann to Roosevelt Street Extension off of Kerper.		1998--In August the Pennsylvania Community Living Home
			became the first Home and Community Based Services home.
			In December the agency's main administration offices moved
			from 2909 Kaufmann to Roosevelt Street Extension off of
			Kerper.

	1999--In March the Consumer Advisory Council stated meeting.		1999--In March the Consumer Advisory Council stated meeting.

	2001--In November the apartment program expanded its services in include Dyersville and an apartment complex was opened there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were held during the Dragonboat Festival.		2001--In November the apartment program expanded its services
			in include Dyersville and an apartment complex was opened
			there. The first annual Corporate & Community Games were
			held during the Dragonboat Festival.

	2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and opened.		2004--The apartment complex at Kennedy Circle was build and
			opened.

	2005--In August the agency adopted a new official logo. In December the community living home opened in Dyersville.		2005--In August the agency adopted a new official logo.
			In December the community living home opened in Dyersville.

	2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle. The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in the fall.		2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational
			Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle.
			The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in
			the fall.

	During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates" was started and by-laws were adopted. (10)		During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of
			US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates"
			was started and by-laws were adopted. (12)

	See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]		See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]
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	9. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		9. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	10. ARK Advocat3es\|About Us: History Website		10. Coyle, Erin. "Area Residential Care Seeks Revitalization District," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 11, 2002, p 1

			11. Hogstrom, Erik. "New Complex a Blessing for Disabled," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 28, 2003, p. 3A

			12. ARK Advocat3es\|About Us: History Website

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	AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC ~~was~~ a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (1) Much of the credit for the beginning of the organization has been given to Ann Ginder who approached Reverend [[RHOMBERG, Thomas\|Thomas RHOMBERG]] with the idea of a residential place able to care for the children for life. Rev. Rhomberg, director of [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] began the process of convincing the Catholic Charities board. (2)		AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC is a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (1) Much of the credit for the beginning of the organization has been given to Ann Ginder who approached Reverend [[RHOMBERG, Thomas\|Thomas RHOMBERG]] with the idea of a residential place able to care for the children for life. Rev. Rhomberg, director of [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] began the process of convincing the Catholic Charities board. (2)

	Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (3)		Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (3)

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	AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC was a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (1)		AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC was a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (1) Much of the credit for the beginning of the organization has been given to Ann Ginder who approached Reverend [[RHOMBERG, Thomas\|Thomas RHOMBERG]] with the idea of a residential place able to care for the children for life. Rev. Rhomberg, director of [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] began the process of convincing the Catholic Charities board. (2)

	Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (2)		Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (3)

	~~See:~~ [[~~DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS~~, ~~INC~~.]]		Wayne Nielsen, the first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became the executive director. Several interim directors followed him until the appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L.\|Gary L. WARNER]] on July 1, 1972. (4)

	~~Wayne Nielsen,~~ the ~~first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became~~ the ~~executive director~~. ~~Several interim directors followed him until~~ the ~~appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L~~.~~\|Gary L. WARNER]]~~ on ~~July 1, 1972~~. (3)		Warner envisioned community living homes and apartments and stressed the importance of vocational training that began at the facility on Kaufmann Avenue. A workshop was also opened on Central Avenue. The recognition of the fine work done by ARC led to the need for expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to the building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust and later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard. (5)

	~~Warner envisioned~~ community living ~~homes and apartments and stressed~~ the ~~importance~~ of ~~vocational training that began at the facility~~ on ~~Kaufmann Avenue~~. ~~A workshop~~ was also ~~opened on Central Avenue~~. The ~~recognition~~ of the ~~fine work done by ARC~~ led to ~~the need~~ for ~~expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to~~ the ~~building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust~~ and ~~later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard~~. (4)		In 1973 the first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue. The first organized opposition to the selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway. This site, however, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site also met with opposition. The denial of this location by the Commission led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval. (6)

	~~In 1973~~ the ~~first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue~~. The ~~first organized opposition to~~ the ~~selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway~~. ~~This site~~, ~~however~~, ~~was approved by~~ the ~~Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site also met~~ with ~~opposition~~. ~~The denial~~ of ~~this location~~ by the ~~Commission led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval~~. (5)		Accreditation, another of Warner's goals was achieved in February 1982 when Area Residential Care, Inc., of Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for the developmentally disabled. The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the ARC center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for the agency to complete a self-assessment of its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations of the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council. (7)

	~~Accreditation~~, ~~another of Warner's goals was achieved~~ in ~~February 1982 when Area Residential Care~~, ~~Inc.~~, of ~~Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for~~ the ~~developmentally disabled~~. ~~The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the~~ ARC ~~center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for~~ the ~~agency to complete a self-assessment~~ of ~~its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations~~ of ~~the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council~~. (6)		The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees. (8)

	The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees. (7)		In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (9)

	In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (8)

	On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:		On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:
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	2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle. The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in the fall.		2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle. The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in the fall.

	During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates" was started and by-laws were adopted. (9)		During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates" was started and by-laws were adopted. (10)

			See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]

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	1. Schmeichel, W L. (Roy) In Retrospect: A Thirty Year History of Dubuque County Association for Retarded Citizens," Unpublished history provided by Carole and Paul Porter, 2016		1. Schmeichel, W L. (Roy) In Retrospect: A Thirty Year History of Dubuque County Association for Retarded Citizens," Unpublished history provided by Carole and Paul Porter, 2016

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. Gross, Kate. "Trio Helps Fill Service Void," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 30, 2005, p. 1

	3. ~~Ibid.~~		3. Schmeichel

	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.
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	7. Ibid.		7. Ibid.

	8. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. Ibid.

			9. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC was a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties.		AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE, INC. ARC was a private, nonprofit corporation established on August 18, 1968, to provide services to mentally handicapped people living in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, Clayton, and Jones counties. (1)

	Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing.		Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing. (2)

	See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]		See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]

	Wayne Nielsen, the first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became the executive director. Several interim directors followed him until the appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L.\|Gary L. WARNER]] on July 1, 1972.		Wayne Nielsen, the first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became the executive director. Several interim directors followed him until the appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L.\|Gary L. WARNER]] on July 1, 1972. (3)

	Warner envisioned community living homes and apartments and stressed the importance of vocational training that began at the facility on Kaufmann Avenue. A workshop was also opened on Central Avenue. The recognition of the fine work done by ARC led to the need for expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to the building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust and later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard.		Warner envisioned community living homes and apartments and stressed the importance of vocational training that began at the facility on Kaufmann Avenue. A workshop was also opened on Central Avenue. The recognition of the fine work done by ARC led to the need for expanded facilities. The Vocational Services Center was moved to the building formerly used by the Brown Publishing plant on South Locust and later to 2455 Kerper Boulevard. (4)

	In 1973 the first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue. The first organized opposition to the selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway. This site, however, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site also met with opposition. The denial of this location by the Commission led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval.		In 1973 the first community living home was opened at 1335 University Avenue. The first organized opposition to the selection of a home came with protests against a home on Broadway. This site, however, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Adeline Home site also met with opposition. The denial of this location by the Commission led [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]] to sponsor legislation exempting homes for the mentally handicapped from needing Planning and Zoning approval. (5)

	Accreditation, another of Warner's goals was achieved in February 1982 when Area Residential Care, Inc., of Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for the developmentally disabled. The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the ARC center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for the agency to complete a self-assessment of its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations of the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council.		Accreditation, another of Warner's goals was achieved in February 1982 when Area Residential Care, Inc., of Dubuque became Iowa's first facility having full accredited residential and vocational programs for the developmentally disabled. The Accreditation Council for Services for Mentally Retarded and Other Developmentally Disabled Persons rated the ARC center at 2909 Kaufmann Avenue. Council accreditation, a voluntary process, called for the agency to complete a self-assessment of its compliance with council standards. Four days followed in which operations of the center were evaluated by two examiners from the council. (6)

	The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees.		The budget of ARC grew from $25,000 in 1968 to $4,300,000 in July 1988, with an economic impact of $12,928,884 to the community. In 1985 ARC ranked as the eleventh largest business in Dubuque in terms of number of employees. (7)

	In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (1)		In 1997 Gary Warner retired from his position with ARC. His successor as chief executive officer was Jon E. Romaine, director of vocational services, following a nationwide search. Romaine had been the coordinator of handicapped services for Iowa Central Community College and the coordinator of client services at work adjustment specialist at Iowa Central Industrial, Fort Dodge. He held a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a master of science degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. (8)

	On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:		On September 25, 2011, Area Residential Care had an insert placed in the ''Telegraph Herald'' outlining its history. The following is the information provided:
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	2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle. The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in the fall.		2011--The Roosevelt Business Office and Dubuque Vocational Service Center combined under one roof at Kennedy Circle. The Adult Day Center program opened to the public early in the fall.

			During the 2000s the affiliation with United Way and ARC of US and Iowa were dropped. A new organization, "ARK Advocates" was started and by-laws were adopted. (9)

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	1. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. Schmeichel, W L. (Roy) In Retrospect: A Thirty Year History of Dubuque County Association for Retarded Citizens," Unpublished history provided by Carole and Paul Porter, 2016

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

			6. Ibid.

			7. Ibid.

			8. "ARC Has New Director," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 4, 1997, p. 5A, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19971004&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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	Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing.		Based on the belief that the handicapped have the right to live a life as close to normal as possible, ARC services provide work training, alternative interest day programs, sheltered workshops, dormitory treatment center, group homes in Dubuque, and supervised apartment living. Among the support programs offered are behavior modification, speech, music and recreational therapy, occupational, social work, and nursing.

	The early years of the organization were difficult. Food costs had to be pared by asking parents to take their children home on Thursday instead of Friday. Because no money was available for painters, parents often volunteered to paint their own children's rooms as well supply furniture and bedding. Parents also held raffles and bake sales to purchase furniture for the dining rooms. Education classes were held in the facility during the first years. In the early 1970s, ~~these classes were transferred to the public schools~~.		See: [[DUBUQUE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.]]

	Wayne Nielsen, the first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became the executive director. Several interim directors followed him until the appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L.\|Gary L. WARNER]] on July 1, 1972.		Wayne Nielsen, the first director, left after two years, and Edward Skarnulis became the executive director. Several interim directors followed him until the appointment of [[WARNER, Gary L.\|Gary L. WARNER]] on July 1, 1972.