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

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.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

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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Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Supported Employment
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

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Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Job Search/Placement
Vocational Assessment
Assists clients 18 and older who are diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in both obtaining and maintaining community-based employment. A job developer supports clients in determining employment opportunities they are interested in and finding a job. Job developers also support clients to fill out applications, prepare resumes and perfect interview skills. Once a job is obtained the coach assists in learning job responsibilities, the culture and values of the work environment, job accommodations and explaining how employment affects client benefits.
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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Supported Employment
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment

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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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Prejob Guidance
Prevocational Training
Vocational Education
Employment and training services to assist SNAP recipients with preparing for and getting a good career.

Provides developmental training and support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides an appropriately structured environment that encourages participants to function optimally in the least restrictive setting, whether vocational, social, or community. Programs may include:

-Sensory motor activities.

- Occupational therapy.

- Vocational skills.

- Job training.

- Volunteer and employment options in a safe and supportive environment.

- Drop-in program for participants who do not have funding yet (Project Leisure).

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Prevocational Training

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.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

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.

Categories

Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Supported Employment
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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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Prevocational Training
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Offers Pre-Vocational services, Community Employment and Day Habilitation services are offered to teens and adults of working age to develop the skills necessary to be successful on the job and/or to increase their successful integration into their community.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
Supported Employment
Prevocational Training
Supports individuals with disabilities and other needs in finding community-based jobs in businesses of their choosing. To do this, staff get to know a person outside of work, assess their interests, skills, and goals, look at their home environment, and find out when and where they are at their best. Staff then offer individualized training to improve skills as well as the opportunity to learn about different types of work by visiting businesses or trying out a job for 10 days.

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.

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Subsidized Employment
Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.

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Subsidized Employment
Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

Categories

Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Job Search/Placement
Vocational Assessment

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

**Visit website for information on local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices.

Categories

Subsidized Employment
Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment

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.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

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.

Categories

Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Supported Employment
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Employment and training services to assist SNAP recipients with preparing for and getting a good career.
Facility based training and employment for persons with developmental, physical, emotional and mental disabilities, plus persons with brain injuries. Programs include, work evaluation, and work adjustment training a specific skills training in office clerical or computers, retail skills, and janitorial services.

Categories

Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Offers vocational and residential services for persons with disabilities.

Categories

Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Prevocational Training
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Supported Employment
Vocational Assessment
Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

Categories

Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Job Search/Placement
Vocational Assessment
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.

Categories

Supported Employment
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment

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.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

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.

Categories

Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Supported Employment
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

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.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

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.

Categories

Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Benefits Screening
Supported Employment
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Utility Service Payment Assistance