Serving adults with disabilities and other obstacles.

New at The Spectrum Network

Meet and Greet The Spectrum Network's new Executive Director January 24

The Spectrum Network staff and Board of Directors will host a meet and greet reception for Executive Director Deb Schott, PhD, CPA, CIA January 24 from  4-6 PM at 607 Washington Street. Deb assumed her duties November 17th and is continuing the over 35 year mission of creating customized solutions for people so they can live and work in the community.

Deb is formerly from Ossian, and most recently Atkins, Iowa and is delighted to be back in northeast Iowa with the opportunity to serve the community, renew old partnerships, and forge new relationships. Please come join The Spectrum Network staff and Board of Directors as we host a meet and greet to introduce Deb to the community on January 24. Refreshments generously furnished by Sodexo, Inc., Luther College catering service.

Artist reception at the Spectrum Network is January 26

YRAUNAJ, an exhibit of relief prints by the printmaking collective Broadside Press, including artists Jessica Babcock, Mette Hammer, Gabi Masek, Heidi Olstad, Amanda Rubasch, Jeanine Scheffert and John Snyder, will be on display at The Spectrum Network through February 23. The exhibit begins with an artists’ reception on Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 – 6 PM at 607 Washington Street, Decorah, IA. The reception is free and open to the public with refreshments generously provided by Sodexo Inc., Luther College catering service. The exhibit will remain on display Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM through February 23rd.

From My Perspective: Essays About Disability

Published by The Spectrum Network in 2009, From My Perspective: Essays About Disability is the outcome of writing workshops held by The Spectrum Network and taught by Rachel Faldet, assistant professor of English at Luther College. This unique collection has been featured on Iowa Public Radio and used as a Social Work text at Luther College and Wartburg College. If you purchase the book you will receive a copy of the Teacher's Guide. To purchase a copy contact us.

News

• "Paper & Clay" exhibit opens Sept. 8

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• Nordic-inspired art exhibit opens July 19

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• The Spectrum Network to build accessible garden this spring

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• Wearable art show and Mother's Day sale to be held May 5

  The Spectrum Network will hold a "wearable art" exhibit and Mother's Day sale on Thursday, May 5, from 4:00 to... Read more about Wearable art show and Mother's Day sale to be held May 5.