Disability Services

Safety Net Grant Program

Our Safety Net Grant Program provides grants to help people with health care expenses that are not covered by insurance. Typical expenses include the cost of transportation to and from dialysis, over-the-counter medicines, co-payments and other needs, for example, a blood pressure cuff or diabetes test strips.

ASK Resource Center is a nonprofit organization supporting families, caregivers, and people with disabilities. We offer tailored services to meet each family’s needs and assist professionals working with children with disabilities. Our experienced team is made up of parents, siblings, educators, and individuals with disabilities. ASK aims to create a robust support network in Iowa, enhancing the quality of life for those with a disability and their support systems.

• Information:  ASK features a user-friendly website offering various resources for navigating disability, health, and education topics.
• Family support:  The staff at ASK are dedicated to helping families, caregivers and professionals navigate health and education systems through one-on-one support. Family Support Specialists will directly contact families or professionals to provide information and resources tailored to their needs.
• Training: ASK offers in-person, online, and webinar training on disability topics related to health and education. ASK can customize the training to address organizational needs and community stakeholder feedback.
• Mentoring: ASK is committed to ensuring that no family member feels alone. We organize the ASK Each Other Mentor Network, which connects families to a supportive community to receive emotional support, advice, and information. Additionally, ASK hosts monthly virtual support groups to help families build connections with one another.

A world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.

Key terms: autism, spectrum, 

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support.

Resource Library

Our Resource Library is designed to provide you with a comprehensive collection of materials and tools tailored to support survivors, caregivers, and professionals.

Brain Injury Resource Facilitation

Brain Injury Resource Facilitation is a fee-free service offered by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa to help people with brain injury and their families, caregivers, and community navigate medical and general life challenges after a brain injury.

We offer support in coping with the issues of living with brain injury and transitioning back to work and the community, and we help connect individuals and families with the services and supports they may need. Support is provided in a variety of forms, including:

• Providing brain injury specific information and resources
• Enhancing natural supports and providing linkage to appropriate supports, services, and community resources
• Providing training to service providers to increase Iowa’s system capacity to provide appropriate services
• Accessing, securing and maximizing funding, both private and public
• Sharing the Iowa Brain Injury Resource Network Tote Bag, which contains important brain injury information and information on various services and supports for individuals and families experiencing brain injury.

Support Groups

Our support groups are where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Together, we provide understanding, resources, and community to help one another navigate challenges and celebrate successes. All support groups meet in person or virtually.

Iowa Brain Injury Resource Network

We strive to continually expand Iowa’s capacity to serve individuals and families experiencing brain injury, and to increase the number of access points where people can get consistent, reliable information and referrals to get the assistance or care they need. IBIRN member sites receive monthly communication about BIAIA services and supports, updated resources, training opportunities, and the opportunity to participate in our Brain Injury Tote Bag Program

Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL), founded in Des Moines in 1990, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to control their lives.

ADVANCING INDEPENDENT LIVING

• Peer Support:
  We provide peer support by sharing experiences and education.

• Transition and Employment Services:
  We can assist your transition from secondary education to the next stage of life.
  We also provide employment supports.

• Benefits Planning:
  We provide Benefits Planning for people with disabilities and help individuals understand their financial status. 

• Information and Referrals

• Independent Living Skills Training

• Individual and Systems Advocacy

Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL), founded in Des Moines in 1990, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to control their lives.

Peer Support

We provide peer support by sharing experiences and education.  

Transition and Employment Services

We can assist your transition from secondary education to the next stage of life.

We also provide employment supports.

Benefits Planning

We provide Benefits Planning for people with disabilities and help individuals understand their financial status. 

Information and Referrals. Independent Living Skills, ans Individual and System Advocacy

CICS provides coordination and financial support for mental health and disability services to eligible applicants. Services include service coordination, drop-in centers, mental health crisis services, outpatient non-crisis psychiatry services, housing supports, work supports, and other services.

Email: bdaily@poweshiekcounty.org or Brenda.daily@cicsmhds.org

Provides support during recovery and on-going care from mental illness and mental disability.
*Office staffed by appointment

Central Iowa Residential Services Inc. (CIRSI) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, support, and services to help children and adults with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues. Mission: To provide individualized services to children and adults with intellectual or mental health disabilities…helping them obtain greater independence in their community through living, learning, and doing.  CIRSI believes that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of disability.  CIRSI endeavors to provide support, empowerment, and services that uphold each person’s dignity and respect the uniqueness of each individual.  We all have strengths and needs; it is inherent in being human.  We also have the right to make choices and decisions regarding how we utilize our strengths and meet our needs.  We believe people have the ability and motivation to learn and grow at their own pace, in their own way.

Two main programs offered: In-day and home-based.  The In-day program’s focus is on goal and support related activities (i.e. social skills, communication skills and/or behavior management).  The program provides a daily structure centered around three areas of focus: (1) Physical (exercise and self-care), (2) Mental (abilities and well-being), and Social/Recreational (crafts, relaxation/leisure and community integration).  Home-based habilitation is designed to assist/instruct individuals in adaptive skill development, assistance with activities of daily living, community inclusion, transportation, adult education, social and leisure skill development, personal care and protective oversight and supervision.

Community-based services for the mentally disabled.

Our team of experts helps identify and meet the unique needs of children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries and other special healthcare needs.

Dental Lifeline Network's Donated Dental Services (DDS) program provides comprehensive dental care. 

Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteria: 

• Over 65 years of age
• Permanently disabled
• Need medically necessary dental care

What to expect? 

• Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients 
• Volunteers do not provide emergency services
• Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment

Coordinator is Diane Wells, 515-251-8000

Residential Care Facility for the mentally ill and mentally disabled.

What is a Disability Access Point?

A "Disability Access Points" or "DAPs" are local places that help people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers find the services and support they need, both short term and long term. They are a friendly first stop for finding helpful information and services.

There are 4 agencies designated as DAPs across 7 districts in Iowa. These agencies are part of Iowa's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Network.

What Services are provided by DAPs?

DAPs help people with disabilities and their families find and use the services they need by providing the following services:

Information & Assistance: DAPs give people, their families, and caregivers important information to help them make informed choices about long-term services and supports (LTSS) by:

• Figuring out what the person needs.
• Making sure the person knows about services and opportunities.
• Connecting the person with local providers for the help they need (respite or home modifications).

Options Counseling: DAPs help people understand their pathways and set goals to make informed choices of their care. The person leads the process, and they can include family members or others they trust. This usuaully lasts about 90 days.

Non-Medicaid Short-Term Services and Support (STSS): These are temporary services that help people with disabilities live in their homes and communities and provide support to their families and caregivers.

Service Coordination for Non-Medicaid LTSS: This is a process where someone helps the person get and manage their LTSS. The person works with a coordinator to create a care plan, set goals, and choose services to meet those goals.

Who can I reach out to with concerns after July 1, 2025?

If you have any concerns or experience any issues with your services, you can reach out to your Disability Access Point.

Loans refurbished medical equipment at a nominal fee to individuals with disabilities or illness.

Provides support for people with disabilities, including supported community living services.

Supported training and employment for mentally ill and mentally disabled.

Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is a state agency that provides trainings and employment and technology services, the Independent Living Program, and public education to help you live independently. The Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center (IBEIC) is a residential training program for adults who are blind or low vision. IBEIC is located in Des Moines, but available to all Iowans who are blind or low vision. IBEIC provides in-depth, personalized blindness training so that you can to your return home communities to live independently and work in the careers you choose.

Iowa Family Support Network (IFSN) is a statewide system that provides information and resources to expecting families, families with young children, and professionals who serve them. You will find information that includes: family support services, group-based parent education programs, and prenatal services. Additional information on early intervention for infants and toddlers in Iowa is available. 

Are you looking for more information on other services, child development, or related events in Iowa? You can just browse the website and the statewide resource directory or contact us. Specialists are available by email or phone, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1-888-IAKIDS1 (1-888-425-4371). Let us connect you to what you need.

Children at Home

The Children at Home program is designed to assist you and your family in securing the services and supports that you identify as necessary in helping your child remain at home. An underlying principle of the Children at Home program is that you and your family retain control of decisions that affect your child and family. Financial assistance is intended to enable you to obtain those services and supports that are not met by other programs.

Provide services to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment, independence, and economic goals.

• Loan of equipment such as walkers, bath & toileting aids, adapted bikes, low-tech switches & toys, bedside tables, adapted swim aids, swings, & other types of positioning aids with disabilities can have the opportunity to experience an improved quality of life.
• Ramps assistance may be available.

Note: Not a DME provider. 

On With Life began as the dream of eight families - a dedicated, passionate group of survivors and their families, faced with the challenge of rebuilding lives shattered by brain injury. Their dedication resulted in a post-acute program focused on the unique and complex needs of brain injury survivors. Since then, On With Life has expanded from a post-acute inpatient program in a single location to seven programs across multiple campuses, serving thousands of individuals a year.                                                                                

• Conditions
  • Brain Injury
  • Stroke
  • Concussion
  • Parkinson’s
  • Complex Neurological
  • Spinal Cord Injury
•   Programs + Services                                                                             
  • Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychological Services
  • Day Programming and Respite Services
  • Telehealth
  • Independent Living
  • Family Housing

Provides home based services, psychiatric, and mental health therapy primarily to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, as well as behavioral health, home health services, and 24-hour residential sites. Offers comprehensive, customer services which encourage choice, empowerment, and community integration. 

Behavior Health phone: 641-275-3520

Phoenix House LLC is a residential treatment facility for Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities​​​​. Must be on ID/DD waiver.

• Owner: Lennon Elliott

Iowa HHS’ Rent Reimbursement is a statewide program that gives partial rent refunds to low-income Iowans who are ages 65 and older or are disabled adults.

Rx4Prevention is an independent Iowa-based mobile vaccine service. We have been working with facilities like yours in Iowa and surrounding states for over ten years. Preventing disease with vaccines is our business's sole focus. All our pharmacists are experienced, certified immunizers. 

We specialize in ensuring residents are offered recommended vaccines at no cost to your organization. We streamline the process to safeguard residents and decrease the workload of your staff. Let Rx4Prevention help you manage vaccine needs so your staff can instead focus on your residents' day-to-day care. 

Learn how to apply for Social Security Disability. If you need assistance with the application, please contact Jasper County CICS.

Provide services for individuals with intellectual and related disabilities. Services include respite, supported community living, consumer directed attendant care, intermittent medical monitoring and treatment, HCBS habilitation services program, daycare/after work enrichment program, community integration, Project SEARCH, and assessment & employment services.

WesleyLife Adult Day services ensure individuals receive the assistance and engagement they need during the day to live fulfilling lives. Meanwhile, family members can rest assured their loved ones are cared for in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.

The Woodward Resource Center is a residential center that provides services to people with intellectual disabilities and other related disabilities from across Iowa to help prepare you to live in a community of your choice. The Woodward Resource Center offers support for behavioral health and therapies, nutrition and swallowing and supported community living to help you return to your community. Each service has its own eligibility rules.