The Arc of Iowa

GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free therapeutic, educational, and research-driven programs for individuals of all ages with Down syndrome. Their mission focuses on increasing positive awareness of Down syndrome through community engagement and the empowerment of families and individuals affected by the condition. As a volunteer-run organization, GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines relies on the commitment and passion of its volunteers to ensure that programs remain vibrant and accessible. The organization aims to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced within their families, schools, and communities. Generated from the website

Established in 1974, Crest Services is a provider of community-based services for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities. It provides special education, social work, psychological counseling, transportation, nutrition, early intervention, diagnostic and therapeutic services, as well as speech, occupational and physical therapies. Crest Services additionally provides adults with community residential, life sharing, clinical, employment, and individual and family support services. It plays an active role in advocating for the rights and protections of people with disabilities.

Operational for over 90 years, Easter Seals has been helping individuals and families with disabilities and special needs. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, it offers a variety of services in the categories of medical rehabilitation, employment and training, children's services, adult/senior services as well as camping/recreation. This includes speech and hearing therapy, assistive technology, workforce development services, senior community service employment program, child development centers and many more. Easter Seals has partnership with various organizations, such as Safeway Inc., Food Lion, LLC and CVS Caremark Corporation.