Iowa
List of State Resources - Iowa
| Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AASPIRE Health Care Toolkit | Other Resources | The AASPIRE Health Care Toolkit was created as part of an ongoing research project of the Autism Spectrum Academic Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) to help improve access to and quality of health care for adults on the autism spectrum. This website has information and worksheets for adults on the autism spectrum, supporters and health care providers. It focuses on primary health care, or medical care with a primary care physician. |
| Area Education Agency (AEA) - Autism Resource Teams | Education | Provide special education support services, media and technology services, instructional services, professional development, and leadership development for students, teachers, administrators, and families in all Iowa public school districts and accredited non-public schools to improve outcomes Learning |
| Area Education Agency (AEA) - Autism Resource Teams | Support Groups | Provide special education support services, media and technology services, instructional services, professional development, and leadership development for students, teachers, administrators, and families in all Iowa public school districts and accredited non-public schools to improve outcomes Learning |
| Area Education Agency (AEA) - Autism Resource Teams | Other Resources | Provide special education support services, media and technology services, instructional services, professional development, and leadership development for students, teachers, administrators, and families in all Iowa public school districts and accredited non-public schools to improve outcomes Learning |
| ASK Resources Center | Training | ASK Resource Center is a non-profit organization that serves as Iowa's statewide parent training and information center for families of children with disabilities whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families by providing innovative and collaborative support, training, resources and advocacy. |
| ASK Resources Center | Support Groups | ASK Resource Center is a non-profit organization that serves as Iowa's statewide parent training and information center for families of children with disabilities whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families by providing innovative and collaborative support, training, resources and advocacy. |
| ASK Resources Center | Other Resources | ASK Resource Center is a non-profit organization that serves as Iowa's statewide parent training and information center for families of children with disabilities whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families by providing innovative and collaborative support, training, resources and advocacy. |
| Autism Society | Support Groups | The Autism Society offers an extensive list of resources such as applications, news, documents, physical and online support groups, educational supports, employability supports, community life supports, medical treatment and support, training and recreational support. All this for informational purposes about the services provided by each of these entities and organizations. |
| Autism Society | Other Resources | The Autism Society offers an extensive list of resources such as applications, news, documents, physical and online support groups, educational supports, employability supports, community life supports, medical treatment and support, training and recreational support. All this for informational purposes about the services provided by each of these entities and organizations. |
| Autism Society of Iowa | Support Groups | The mission of the Iowa Autism Society is to provide advocacy, support, and information to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, professionals, and communities throughout the state of Iowa. The Iowa Autism Society is an integral and affiliated part of a national association. |
| Autism Society of Iowa | Other Resources | The mission of the Iowa Autism Society is to provide advocacy, support, and information to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, professionals, and communities throughout the state of Iowa. The Iowa Autism Society is an integral and affiliated part of a national association. |
| Autism Speaks | Support Groups | Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout life, to the needs of people with autism and their families. |
| Autism Speaks | Other Resources | Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout life, to the needs of people with autism and their families. |
| Balance Autism | Support Groups | They are a leading autism service organization that provides a balance between innovative therapy and passionate care. The services are divided into two, services for children and services for adults. |
| Balance Autism | Other Resources | They are a leading autism service organization that provides a balance between innovative therapy and passionate care. The services are divided into two, services for children and services for adults. |
| Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) | Support Groups | It is a program to support quality child care throughout the state of Iowa. Child care consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, child care centers (CCCs), non-registered family child care home (CCH) providers, and registered child development home (CDH) providers. CCR&R offers training on a variety of topics to child care providers not only to meet licensing/registration requirements, but also to improve the quality of care. CCR&R facilitates many types of professional development opportunities for adults caring for our youngest citizens. CCR&R also works to build the supply of quality child care options in communities and collects data that impacts local decisions and solutions to child care needs. CCR&Rs collaborate with other community partners regarding child care issues in Iowa. |
| Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) | Other Resources | It is a program to support quality child care throughout the state of Iowa. Child care consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, child care centers (CCCs), non-registered family child care home (CCH) providers, and registered child development home (CDH) providers. CCR&R offers training on a variety of topics to child care providers not only to meet licensing/registration requirements, but also to improve the quality of care. CCR&R facilitates many types of professional development opportunities for adults caring for our youngest citizens. CCR&R also works to build the supply of quality child care options in communities and collects data that impacts local decisions and solutions to child care needs. CCR&Rs collaborate with other community partners regarding child care issues in Iowa. |
| Child Health Specialty Clinics | Support Groups | Is a community-based public health agency serving Iowa children and youth with special health care needs. The programs they offer are: First Five, Community Circle of Care, Early Access, Family Engagement, Health and Disability Waiver, Health Care Transition to Adulthood, Iowa Early Act, Iowa Autism Learning Community, Family Leadership Training Institute, Iowa Family History Project, Iowa Pediatric Mental Health Collaborative, Nutrition Services, Regional Autism Assistance Program, among others. |
| Child Health Specialty Clinics | Other Resources | Is a community-based public health agency serving Iowa children and youth with special health care needs. The programs they offer are: First Five, Community Circle of Care, Early Access, Family Engagement, Health and Disability Waiver, Health Care Transition to Adulthood, Iowa Early Act, Iowa Autism Learning Community, Family Leadership Training Institute, Iowa Family History Project, Iowa Pediatric Mental Health Collaborative, Nutrition Services, Regional Autism Assistance Program, among others. |
| Child Serve | Support Groups | It offers a wide range of services to people who show characteristics of the autism spectrum disorder. Specialists evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and young adults. They provide referrals and recommendations on behavioral support plans, communication techniques, and environmental supports. |
| Child Serve | Other Resources | It offers a wide range of services to people who show characteristics of the autism spectrum disorder. Specialists evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and young adults. They provide referrals and recommendations on behavioral support plans, communication techniques, and environmental supports. |
| Disabilities Resource Center of Siouxland (DRC) | Support Groups | Disabilities Resource Center of Siouxland (DRC) is a non-profit, non-residential that offer five core services of Advocacy, Peer Support, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Independent Living Transitional Services. They Provide skills training in the areas of self-advocacy, assistive devices, socialization, healthcare, homemaking, and computers. Also can provide you with the latest information on initiatives for persons with disabilities throughout the state. And can match you with others who have similar disabilities so that you can share common experiences and support each other in everyday problem. |
| Disabilities Resource Center of Siouxland (DRC) | Other Resources | Disabilities Resource Center of Siouxland (DRC) is a non-profit, non-residential that offer five core services of Advocacy, Peer Support, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Independent Living Transitional Services. They Provide skills training in the areas of self-advocacy, assistive devices, socialization, healthcare, homemaking, and computers. Also can provide you with the latest information on initiatives for persons with disabilities throughout the state. And can match you with others who have similar disabilities so that you can share common experiences and support each other in everyday problem. |
| Disability Rights Iowa | Support Groups | Disability Rights Iowa is a non-profit corporation that is part of an extensive network of protection and advocacy agencies across the U.S. with a mission to protect and defend the rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness. Disability Rights Iowa has a diligent team of attorneys, paralegals and advocates. |
| Disability Rights Iowa | Other Resources | Disability Rights Iowa is a non-profit corporation that is part of an extensive network of protection and advocacy agencies across the U.S. with a mission to protect and defend the rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness. Disability Rights Iowa has a diligent team of attorneys, paralegals and advocates. |
| Disability Rights Iowa Tammy Crouch, CWIC | Other Resources | Iowa Work Incentive Planning and Assistance: informational assistance with benefits planning and management to determine how employment will affect benefits and what incentives are available. PO Box 3653 Sioux City, Iowa 51102 (712)560‐3651 / (800) 779‐2502 |
| Early autism services | Therapies & Treatments | They provide ABA therapy services to diverse communities around the world, their services include home and center-based ABA therapy, occupational, speech and language therapy, telehealth services, social skills groups, teens, and free apprenticeships. They have a highly qualified and certified staff. |
| Easterseals Iowa | Education | Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services and supports for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Some of the most prominent programs include Easterseals Iowa's adult day habilitation program, Life Club, which provides training in skills such as socialization, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, peer relationships and more. The Child Development Center at Camp Sunnyside, located at 401 NE 66th Ave. in Des Moines, provides education in an integrated setting. And Rural Solutions that represents their only hope of returning to agriculture and their communities. Easterseals Iowa offers home and farm site modification consultation, peer support, family services, information and referral, and medical equipment loan services. |
| Easterseals Iowa | Support Groups | Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services and supports for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Some of the most prominent programs include Easterseals Iowa's adult day habilitation program, Life Club, which provides training in skills such as socialization, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, peer relationships and more. The Child Development Center at Camp Sunnyside, located at 401 NE 66th Ave. in Des Moines, provides education in an integrated setting. And Rural Solutions that represents their only hope of returning to agriculture and their communities. Easterseals Iowa offers home and farm site modification consultation, peer support, family services, information and referral, and medical equipment loan services. |
| Easterseals Iowa | Recreation & Community Life | Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services and supports for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Some of the most prominent programs include Easterseals Iowa's adult day habilitation program, Life Club, which provides training in skills such as socialization, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, peer relationships and more. The Child Development Center at Camp Sunnyside, located at 401 NE 66th Ave. in Des Moines, provides education in an integrated setting. And Rural Solutions that represents their only hope of returning to agriculture and their communities. Easterseals Iowa offers home and farm site modification consultation, peer support, family services, information and referral, and medical equipment loan services. |
| Easterseals Iowa | Other Resources | Easterseals Iowa provides a wide range of services and supports for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives. Some of the most prominent programs include Easterseals Iowa's adult day habilitation program, Life Club, which provides training in skills such as socialization, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, peer relationships and more. The Child Development Center at Camp Sunnyside, located at 401 NE 66th Ave. in Des Moines, provides education in an integrated setting. And Rural Solutions that represents their only hope of returning to agriculture and their communities. Easterseals Iowa offers home and farm site modification consultation, peer support, family services, information and referral, and medical equipment loan services. |
| Heartland AEA | Education | Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) works in partnership with accredited public and non-public schools to provide educational services, programs and resources to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth in central Iowa. Heartland AEA staff members serve children from birth to age 21, families, educators and communities. |
| Iowa City Family Mentors | Support Groups | Family Mentors, generously funded through Children's Center Charities is a group of parents working to help families with children who have special needs in the Iowa City area. The services they offer may include helping you navigate through the information you have received, understanding the diagnosis, finding resources, preparing documents for financial assistance programs, among others. |
| Iowa City Family Mentors | Other Resources | Family Mentors, generously funded through Children's Center Charities is a group of parents working to help families with children who have special needs in the Iowa City area. The services they offer may include helping you navigate through the information you have received, understanding the diagnosis, finding resources, preparing documents for financial assistance programs, among others. |
| Iowa Compass. Center for Disabilities and Development | Support Groups | Iowa Compass offers information on services and supports for Iowa residents with disabilities, their families, and service providers. Thousands of local, state, and national programs are accessible for people with complex health-related illnesses and disabilities. |
| Iowa Compass. Center for Disabilities and Development | Other Resources | Iowa Compass offers information on services and supports for Iowa residents with disabilities, their families, and service providers. Thousands of local, state, and national programs are accessible for people with complex health-related illnesses and disabilities. |
| Iowa Department of Education | Education | Through leadership and service to the state education system, the Iowa Department of Education (Department) works to ensure that all students are ready for college and career training. The Department oversees the state education system which includes public elementary and secondary schools, private schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher preparation programs. |
| Iowa Family Support Network (Early ACCESS Iowa) | Support Groups | Iowa Family Support Network (formerly known as Early ACCESS Iowa) provides a coordinated intake and referral system to assist families, child care providers and other professionals with information and support. They also provide resources for young children from birth to age 5. |
| Iowa Family Support Network (Early ACCESS Iowa) | Other Resources | Iowa Family Support Network (formerly known as Early ACCESS Iowa) provides a coordinated intake and referral system to assist families, child care providers and other professionals with information and support. They also provide resources for young children from birth to age 5. |
| Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Employment | Iowa VR is an employment program for people experiencing a disability that focuses on providing services that help people prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. For those who have been determined eligible, it is an individualized program that provides employment services based on their unique individualized employment plan. This is in collaboration with job candidates, business partners, community providers and One Stop Core Partners. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is Iowa's statewide vocational rehabilitation program and is a division of the Iowa Department of Education. They are part of the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. Each state receives funding to operate one or more vocational rehabilitation programs based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The mission of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to work for and with people who have disabilities to achieve their economic, independence and employment goals. |
| Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Support Groups | Iowa VR is an employment program for people experiencing a disability that focuses on providing services that help people prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. For those who have been determined eligible, it is an individualized program that provides employment services based on their unique individualized employment plan. This is in collaboration with job candidates, business partners, community providers and One Stop Core Partners. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is Iowa's statewide vocational rehabilitation program and is a division of the Iowa Department of Education. They are part of the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. Each state receives funding to operate one or more vocational rehabilitation programs based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The mission of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to work for and with people who have disabilities to achieve their economic, independence and employment goals. |
| Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Other Resources | Iowa VR is an employment program for people experiencing a disability that focuses on providing services that help people prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. For those who have been determined eligible, it is an individualized program that provides employment services based on their unique individualized employment plan. This is in collaboration with job candidates, business partners, community providers and One Stop Core Partners. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is Iowa's statewide vocational rehabilitation program and is a division of the Iowa Department of Education. They are part of the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. Each state receives funding to operate one or more vocational rehabilitation programs based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The mission of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to work for and with people who have disabilities to achieve their economic, independence and employment goals. |
| Magellan Health, Inc | Other Resources | Is a leader in managing the most complex and fastest growing areas of healthcare, including special populations, comprehensive pharmacy benefits, and other specialized areas of healthcare. |
| Milo’s Connection | Therapies & Treatments | In Iowa and Nebraska, there are many different types of therapy available ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, just to name a few. Each has a specific purpose to have a particular outcome. We are here to help you understand what each one is and who you can contact. That's why Milo's Connection is an unbiased information pathway to connect you with resources, events, community and information. They have established connections and gathered information from doctors, law schools, social workers and families. |
| Milo’s Connection | Other Resources | In Iowa and Nebraska, there are many different types of therapy available ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, just to name a few. Each has a specific purpose to have a particular outcome. We are here to help you understand what each one is and who you can contact. That's why Milo's Connection is an unbiased information pathway to connect you with resources, events, community and information. They have established connections and gathered information from doctors, law schools, social workers and families. |
| New Focus Academy’s | Therapies & Treatments | New Focus Academy helps students with autism gain autonomy and is one of the best boarding schools for autism. Students participate in educational, experiential, vocational, and social skills training to create positive change in their lives. Experienced therapists and coaches provide guidance and positive feedback to help students reach their specific goals. |
| Respite Connection | Other Resources | Respite and Supported Community Living (SCL) services provide support to families and individuals in their home and community. Respite provides a temporary break from caregiving responsibilities for parents or guardians caring for a child or adult with a disability living at home. Individual Respite is a one-on-one service for the individual receiving care. Group Respite may consist of one direct care provider supervising up to three individuals. And SCL is a goal-oriented service that serves individuals in their home or community by providing skills training and access to community activities. The purpose of SCL is to increase the independence of the person served. |
| Stride Autism Centers | Therapies & Treatments | Stride's center-based ABA therapy program for preschoolers helps prepare children with autism for kindergarten and beyond. They offer full-day ABA programs for preschool children ages 2-6. Each Stride center has a variety of carefully designed spaces to support the learning objectives of the Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, program, the most widely studied and effective treatment available. Stride focuses on providing meaningful outcomes for both the student and the student's family. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Employment | A non-profit agency offering multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. The programs and services are: Adult Enrichment Program and Day Care, Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion program, Employment Support, Respite Group Activities, Home and Community Based Services, Integrated Health Home (IHH) Program and Summer Programs. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Support Groups | A non-profit agency offering multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. The programs and services are: Adult Enrichment Program and Day Care, Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion program, Employment Support, Respite Group Activities, Home and Community Based Services, Integrated Health Home (IHH) Program and Summer Programs. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Recreation & Community Life | A non-profit agency offering multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. The programs and services are: Adult Enrichment Program and Day Care, Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion program, Employment Support, Respite Group Activities, Home and Community Based Services, Integrated Health Home (IHH) Program and Summer Programs. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Other Resources | A non-profit agency offering multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties that seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. The programs and services are: Adult Enrichment Program and Day Care, Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion program, Employment Support, Respite Group Activities, Home and Community Based Services, Integrated Health Home (IHH) Program and Summer Programs. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Support Groups | The Arc of East Central Iowa is a non-profit agency that offers multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties. They offer high-quality programs that produce results. They seek to improve the quality of life of individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Other Resources | The Arc of East Central Iowa is a non-profit agency that offers multiple programs and services in six Iowa counties. They offer high-quality programs that produce results. They seek to improve the quality of life of individuals and families affected by epilepsy, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ADHD and brain injury. |
| The Green Hills Area Education Agency | Education | The Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA) is one of nine AEAs across the state of Iowa. AEAs provide special education services, school improvement assistance, media resources, and early childhood education support. It has specialized, targeted and universal services and supports. It also has technology, media and operations services. It is an educational partner with 43 public school districts and 6 accredited non-public schools. |
| The Iowa City Autism Community | Support Groups | The Iowa City Autism Community creates a place, both online and in person, for autistic individuals, their friends and families living in Iowa City and the surrounding areas to come together to share knowledge, experiences, events and resources related to autism. |
| The Iowa City Autism Community | Other Resources | The Iowa City Autism Community creates a place, both online and in person, for autistic individuals, their friends and families living in Iowa City and the surrounding areas to come together to share knowledge, experiences, events and resources related to autism. |
| The Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) | Support Groups | RAP provides community-based clinical consultations, multidisciplinary care planning recommendations, and family-to-family support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. |
| The Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP) | Other Resources | RAP provides community-based clinical consultations, multidisciplinary care planning recommendations, and family-to-family support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. |
| The Pier Center for Autism | Therapies & Treatments | The Pier Center for Autism offers a comprehensive approach focusing on the individual, caregivers, siblings and community. It provides a network of support for the individual with autism while connecting the lifespan. Services offered are: learning center, applied behavior analysis, insurance, autism support program, parent training and social intelligence groups. |
| The Pier Center for Autism | Support Groups | The Pier Center for Autism offers a comprehensive approach focusing on the individual, caregivers, siblings and community. It provides a network of support for the individual with autism while connecting the lifespan. Services offered are: learning center, applied behavior analysis, insurance, autism support program, parent training and social intelligence groups. |
| The Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region (SWIA MHDS) | Other Resources | The region's plan is designed to improve health, hope and successful outcomes for the region's adults with mental health disabilities and intellectual/developmental disabilities, including those with multiple occurrence substance use problems, health problems, physical disabilities, brain injuries and other complex human service needs and children who have a diagnosis of serious emotional disturbance. The mission is "to provide a responsive and welcoming system of support for overall mental wellness." |
| UI Stead Family Children's Hospital Autism Center | Evaluation & Diagnosis | The center brings together a wide range of specialists who provide care for children with autism. They offer evaluations, treatment recommendations, and ongoing follow-up care. |
| UI Stead Family Children's Hospital Autism Center | Therapies & Treatments | The center brings together a wide range of specialists who provide care for children with autism. They offer evaluations, treatment recommendations, and ongoing follow-up care. |