The Larrabee Center, Inc.

08/06/2026

This is great news! DSPs deserve to be recognized for important role they play in our communities! Now is a great time to show your support, too! click the link to open the advocacy tool.

The bipartisan Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urges the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs).

08/03/2026

💜Mission Monday💜

Claire says the mission of The Larrabee Center is important to her because "it provides the clients with one-on-one lifestyle living and allows clients to feel independent and have autonomy."

Claire has served our mission while a student at Wartburg College over the last few years. We greatly appreciate her dedication to our mission as a direct support staff in our Community Support Services.

08/01/2026

Join us in celebrating the incredible team members marking work anniversaries this August. Whether supporting individuals with disabilities or serving customers and volunteers in our thrift store, each of you plays a vital role in moving our mission forward. Congrats Elly and Melinda!! 💜

07/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Grundy Center Trinkets & Togs thrift store team. Your work helps fuel our mission and creates a welcoming space where every purchase supports individuals with disabilities. We’re grateful to have you with us!

07/29/2026

Our Faces of Independence series has shown what happens when people have the support, tools, and opportunities to shape their own lives. These stories are a reminder that independence grows through community — and your support helps make that community stronger.

Consider a gift to support independence today - every contribution stays local and supports lives right here in our community. https://www.larrabeecenter.org/independence-2/

07/28/2026

Disability Pride Month is a reminder of why our work matters. We remain committed to advancing independence, expanding inclusion, and supporting people as they build the lives they choose. Together, we show that the world works better with us — today and every day.

07/28/2026

Here is our schedule for August!

To find more information, such as times and locations, visit neifb.org.

07/27/2026

Independence grows when people feel connected. Today we’re sharing the story of someone who has found belonging, purpose, and opportunity through our support services.

https://www.larrabeecenter.org/independence-2/

07/24/2026

A great resource for Iowans looking for aging or disability services. Check out their new site!

Looking for additional resources, check out our Resources page https://www.larrabeecenter.org/resources/

CommunityOS is an I&R, Disaster, and Public Health client database and case management system.

07/24/2026

Self‑advocates are leaders, problem‑solvers, and changemakers. Their lived experience drives progress and strengthens our community. We celebrate their courage, leadership, and impact — because the world works better with us when self‑advocates are heard.