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Employment and Training Services | First Resources Corporation

Provides services that are designed to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to obtain employment in the community.

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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Employment and Training Services | Christian Opportunity Center

CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and  community integration.

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RockForWork | Comprehensive Community Solutions

90-day workforce development program in which participants undergo full-time education and job training, dedicating half their time to personalized high school completion and the remainder to earning industry-recognized credentials, primarily in Construction, CDL, CNA, Culinary, and Welding.

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Employment and Training Services | Christian Opportunity Center

CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and  community integration.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Residential and Vocational Support | Mosaic of South Central Iowa

Provides residential and vocational supports to people with intellectual disabilities or brain injuries. Affiliated corporation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and non-denominational in service.

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Employment and Training Services | Christian Opportunity Center

CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and  community integration.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Future Focus | All Aboard for Kids

Offers workplace readiness/adult readiness training for autistic teens, ages 14 to young adult. Program activities focus on functional life and pre-employment skills for teens who are quickly moving toward adulthood.


Classroom work covers a variety of soft skills essential for workplace success, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication. Also discusses career exploration, interview skills and resume writing. Hands-on activities at area businesses are also included.


Held at Ames Middle School in Ames, IA.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Employment and Training Services | Goodwill of Central Iowa

Offers to improves the quality of life of individuals by providing training, education and employment programs.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT assists those who have barriers to employment in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community.

DAY SERVICES is for adults with a diagnosed disability to work on their independent living skills in a stimulating and community integrated environment. Participants have opportunities to plan activities, volunteer, learn to self-advocate and have fun with a group of their peers.

**PAID SKILLS TRAINING listed separately.

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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The Butterfly Initiative | Worn Again, Too

Offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn job-related skills while connecting with their community.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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Disability Access Point (DAP) | Central Iowa Community Services

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Western Iowa Services Collaborative Disability Access Point (DAP) | Pottawattamie County Offices

Offers a Disability Access Point, or “DAP”, which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need—both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance:  Based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling:  Provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

Short-term supports (time-limited and must meet additional criteria) may include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports offers coordination services including adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

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Education Services | Madonna Ability Alliance

Education for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Speech therapy.

Guidance, advocacy, and counseling.

Prevocational training.  

Adult vocational training.

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Supported Employment Services and Benefits Planning | Goodwill of Central Iowa

Improves the quality of life of individuals by providing training, education and employment programs.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT services are designed to provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities. Encouragement in independence by helping job-seekers get the skills necessary to find and maintain employment in the community. Program is focused on finding and utilizing individual strengths. Through job coaching and hands-on training, participants learn to understand their abilities and determine which jobs will allow those abilities to shine and go for their full potential.

BENEFITS PLANNING enables beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about going to work also supporting them as they continue progress toward self-sufficiency. Team members will work with beneficiaries to provide in-depth counseling about benefits and the effect of work on those benefits. Education about benefits is provides in order to help beneficiaries attain independence and confidence. Team members counsel beneficiaries on Work Incentive Summary, Benefits Summary and Analysis, PASS plan, Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) and resolve benefits issues.

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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