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Accessibility & Recreation
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Automotive
- Cummings Mobility
Wheelchair accessible vehicle dealer including rentals
http://www.cummingsmobility.com/
Education
Protection and Advocacy Agencies
- Disability Rights Iowa
400 East Court Avenue Suite 300
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-278-2502
515-278-0571 TTY
800-779-2502
Website
E-Mail: info@disabilityrightsiowa.org - Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEA)
Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEAs) were created in 1974 by the Iowa legislature to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children from birth through age 21. As regional service agencies, AEAs provide special education and school improvement services for students, families, teachers, administrators, and their communities.
Website
Department of Education
- Special Education
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
515-281-5294
515-242-5988 FAX
Website
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- Early ACCESS
Iowa’s System of Early Intervention Services
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
515-281-5437
515-742-6019 FAX
Website
E-Mail: iafamilysupportnetwork@vnsia.org
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Early Childhood Special Education
Grimes State Office Building
Dee Gethmann, Early Childhood Specialist
Part H Coordinator
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Website
Contact
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- Access for Special Kids (ASK)
321 E. 6th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243-5433
Website - Family Matters (ARC Community Support System)
Contact
Health & Well-Being
- Hawk-I Children’s Health Insurance Program
Provides health insurance for eligible children under age 19 based on family income and size. Some families may pay a monthly premium.
Hawk-I information
- Physical Disability (PD) Waiver
This program provides Home and Community Based Services to adults with physical disabilities that meet Nursing Facility Level of Care criteria allowing them to remain at home or in the community. Services include attendant care, home modification for accessibility and medical equipment.
PD Waiver information (PDF)
Home and Community Based Waiver main page - Health and Disability (HD) Waiver
Individuals determined disabled by Disability Determination Services who meet financial eligibility may receive Home and Community Based Services allowing them to remain at home or in the community. Services include attendant care, home health aide, nursing services, home and vehicle modifications for accessibility and respite services.
HD Waiver information (PDF)
Home and Community Based Waiver main page - Health Insurance Premium Payment Program
The Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program reimburses employer health insurance premiums for certain Medicaid eligible people. The HIPP program helps people get insurance or keep insurance they already have by reimbursing the cost of premiums.
Website
E-Mail: hipp@dhs.state.ia.us
