Iowa State Agencies
Explore government agencies and public programs serving people who are blind, visually impaired, or living with disabilities in Iowa. Select an agency below to learn more about its services, eligibility requirements, contact information, and application process.
Iowa Department for the Blind
Iowa β Statewide
The Iowa Department for the Blind provides specialized employment, blindness-skills training, independent-living, technology, youth, and accessible-library services for Iowans who are blind or have low vision.
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Iowa Blind Vocational Rehabilitation
Iowa β Statewide
The Iowa Department for the Blind provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services that help blind and low-vision Iowans prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
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Iowa Orientation Center for the Blind
Iowa β Statewide
The Orientation Center provides intensive nonvisual-skills training that helps blind and low-vision adults develop confidence and independence for employment and everyday life.
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Iowa Independent Living Services for Vision Loss
Iowa β Statewide
IDB Independent Living Services helps blind and low-vision Iowans develop practical nonvisual skills that allow them to remain independent at home and in their communities.
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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Iowa β Statewide
IESBVI provides statewide educational support, assistive technology, mobility instruction, family services, and transition programs for Iowa children and young adults who are blind or visually impaired.
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Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Iowa β Statewide
The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides accessible audio, Braille, electronic-text, and large-print materials to eligible Iowans who cannot use standard print.
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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Iowa β Statewide
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps eligible Iowans with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, and advance in employment.
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Iowa Centers for Independent Living
Iowa β Statewide
Iowa’s Centers for Independent Living provide disability-led services that help people increase independence, advocate for themselves, and participate in their communities.
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Iowa Assistive Technology Program
Iowa β Statewide
The Easterseals Iowa Assistive Technology Program helps Iowans explore, borrow, reuse, and obtain assistive technology for living, learning, working, and participating in the community.
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Able Up Iowa Alternative Finance Program
Iowa β Statewide
Able Up Iowa provides financing and financial-coaching options that may help eligible Iowans with disabilities obtain assistive technology and accessibility-related equipment.
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Disability Rights Iowa
Iowa β Statewide
Disability Rights Iowa protects and advocates for the legal, civil, and human rights of Iowans with disabilities.
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Iowa Client Assistance Program
Iowa β Statewide
The Iowa Client Assistance Program helps people understand and exercise their rights when applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation or independent-living services.
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