Community Life Resources in Iowa

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The Arc of Cedar Valley

Provides advocacy and information for adults and children with cognitive, intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families.

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Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Iowa

Iowa chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
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Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

Area Agencies in Iowa provide resources to older Iowans, including, but not limited to: adult day services, chore services, companion & respite care, employment assistance, health-care aides, home-delivered meals, home repairs, legal assistance, meal sites, modifying the home for disabilities, nursing services, senior centers and transportation.
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Brain Injury Association of Iowa

Nonprofit organization provides support, assistance and advocacy for persons in Iowa with acquired brain injury and for their families.
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Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

Dedicated to assiting all persons, regardless of disability, in making choices about their own lives and in experiencing success as active participants in society.
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Down Syndrome Family Group Quad Cities

Provides information, advocacy, programs and services, and networking opportunities that promote the health, education, employment and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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Effigy Mounds National Monument Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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Families Together

Non-profit organization provides programs designed to build and sustain strong, healthy, informed and actively involved family members who can work together to improve the life long outcomes for their child or sibling with a disability.
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Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association

Provides information, advocacy, programs and services, and networking opportunities that promote the health, education, employment and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
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Iowa Able Foundation

Offers loans to Iowans who need to purchase assistive technology such as specialized computers or software, wheelchairs, communication devices, home modifications, vehicle modifications and other devices.
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Iowa Department of Elder Affairs

Online destination for older people to find opportunities to enhance how they live, work, recreate, learn and volunteer. Includes information on housing, health benefits, employment and recreation.
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Senior Corps in Iowa

Information on the state's Foster Grandparent Program, which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs; and the Senior Companion Program, which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
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The Arc of Iowa

Works to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities necessary to fully realize their right to live, work and enjoy life in the community without discrimination.
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Vocational Development Center

A non-profit organization providing vocational, residential and day-habilitation services for persons with disabilities in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA, which enable them to gain employment and live independently.
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