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Independent Living Center offers Independent living skills training (self-advocacy, socialization, homemaking and computers), independent living transitional services, peer counseling/support, and advocacy and advocacy training.  

Offers evidence-based, practical education courses designed to help autistic adults develop essential skills for greater independence. The curriculum includes courses from four main domains: social, daily living, work, and finance. Each course focuses on hands-on learning, allowing participants to practice new skills in a supportive environment that encourages self-growth and confidence. Through this approach, Prosper Academy empowers autistic adults to pursue their personal and professional goals, providing tools and resources to help them navigate life's challenges with increased autonomy and resilience.

Courses are available in person and virtually, and financial assistance is available to those that qualify.

Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.

Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.

RAMP advocates for individuals who want to learn to use RMTD's fixed route public bus system. Employees can assist with navigating the cost of the fare, planning a route, and education of bus behavior. Advocates also train RMTD's bus drivers on proper use of lifts and disability awareness.

HCBS (HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES) programs provide training and support to people living in shared homes in the community with opportunities for learning skills to help develop independence. (Pella/Knoxville and Indianola/Des Moines regions). 

SPIRITUAL SERVICES are available to all clients.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:

- Friendship Fridays.
- Book Club.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Making Computers Fun.
- Mobile Device Advice.
- Daily Living Skills.
- Personalized Enrichment.

RAMP advocates for individuals who want to learn to use RMTD's fixed route public bus system. Employees can assist with navigating the cost of the fare, planning a route, and education of bus behavior. Advocates also train RMTD's bus drivers on proper use of lifts and disability awareness.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Helps individuals develop skills needed to live independently. Skills developed includes money management, household management, healthy living, and recreation/community activities. Service is tailored to each individual's goals and needs.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Empowers people with disabilities to attain new skills and techniques so they are able to participate in daily living, recreational/social opportunities, and vocational/volunteering activities. The Center adapts to and address the individual needs of those served.

Assists people with disabilities in mastering skills they need to live independently including:

- Managing a personal budget.

- Teaching home-making skills.

- Promoting self-advocacy.

- Obtaining assistive devices and medical equipment.

- Utilizing community services.

- Accessing public transportation.

Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

Provides individualized, community-based assistance to help adults with mental health conditions live independently, build daily living skills, and maintain stability. Services are delivered by trained Community Support Specialists who work directly with clients in their homes and throughout the community.

Support may include help with symptom management, budgeting, accessing healthcare, securing housing, improving social skills, connecting to resources, coordinating appointments, and developing goals that promote long-term wellness.

This program is designed for adults who benefit from hands-on assistance and ongoing support outside a traditional clinic setting.