Provides day and respite services, and addresses individual needs and desires for care, for informed choices and the individual's vision for the future. OWL is an approved provider for the Brain Injury Waiver Program, which was created by Iowa State Legislature in 1996. Services provided through the program include, supported Community Living-designed to assist the consumer with daily living needs, which includes, but are not limited to, community skills, personal needs, budgeting, social skills, home management and individual advocacy.

Provides residential and vocational support services to persons with mental and physical disabilities. Includes HCBS waiver programs, supported community living, transportation, job coaching and placement, CDAC, medication management, independent living skills, and payee services for clients.

Provides a residential training program that teaches techniques for living independently and working competitively. While learning techniques, the person gains confidence in themselves and adjusts to their vision loss in a positive way.

Provides a variety of services to assist Individuals with disabilities live Independently in the community. It is an individualized process where SCICIL staff and the client work together as partners to determine an Independent Living Plan to achieve the desired goals.

A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

Services include:

-- Assistive equipment and devices.

-- Home remodeling to ensure safe independent functioning.

-- Independent living skills training.

-- Personal assistant service referrals.

-- Personal assistant management training.

-- Case management, advocacy, and peer support.

-- Neuropsychological assessments.

-- Homemaker services.

-- Home health.

-- Specialized therapies.

-- Home delivered meals.

-- Adult day care.

-- Day habilitation.

-- Behavioral counseling services.

-- Supported employment.

-- Pre-vocational services.

Provides comprehensive services for adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Services are designed to promote growth and support persons as they meet their individualized goals at home, work and within the community. Services include vocational, day habilitation, residential, case management, transportation, and therapeutic recreation services.

CASE COORDINATION an individually focused program that helps persons served identify, secure, and sustain resources necessary to live a normal, independent life in the community.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES offer options to adults in a variety of living environments within the community (including hourly and 24 hour staff support in a variety of settings). The goal of all of Link's residential programs is to provide person served with experiences in independent living and social/leisure activities.

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. Adapt to and address the individual needs of those served.

Assist people with disabilities in mastering skills they need to live independently, including but not limited to:

-- Accessing public transportation.

-- Managing a personal budget.

-- Promoting self-advocacy.

-- Teaching home-making skills.

-- Utilizing community services.

-- Obtaining assistive devices and durable medical equipment.

-- Hiring and maintaining a personal assistant.