1808 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761

7:30am-5:30pm

The Adult Day Center is a day program and certified respite provider serving adults. Some of the services available include door to door transportation, 2 meals and 2 snacks per day, weight/BP checks, foot care, medication administration, bathing, hair care/grooming, and various other scheduled activities.

5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131

ASK (Access for Special Kids) Resource Center offers support and information to families of children with special needs. ASK also hosts several other programs, including:
PTI- Parent Training and Information regarding civil rights and self-advocacy
F2F: Family to Family Health Information Center provides information and referral to improve access to care for families with children with disabilities.
Dispute Resolution: Support in resolving conflicts between families and professionals/providers.
Transition: Assistance in planning for the future.
FIND: Families of Iowa Network for Disabilities is an online network to connect families of children with special needs
Walk the Talk Iowa: Bullying prevention in partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa
Together We Can: Annual conference for families and professionals

Magellan of Iowa

The Autism Support Program provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to eligible children.

Eligibility requirements:
-Under 9 years old at time of application
-Autism diagnosis by a child psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or clinical psychologist within 24 months of date of application
-Child does not qualify for Medicaid or coverage under a commercial insurance plan
-Meets specified Federal Poverty Level income guidelines (under 400% of FPL)

4959 Utica Ridge Road
Davenport, Iowa 52807

Balance Autism provides innovative services for children and adults with Autism throughout the state of Iowa. Our Children's Clinic in Davenport provides intensive one-on-one therapy utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Each child has an individualized treatment plan developed by a board certified behavior analyst. The treatment plan addresses communication, behavior management, social interactions, and engagement. In addition to child's therapy, parents receive at least an hour of direct training each week. This teaches parents the same strategies Balance Autism uses with their child and how they can use them at home and in the community.

Services Offered:

Children's Clinic
Consultation and Training
Supported Community Living (children)

12007 190th Street
PO Box 418
Monticello, IA 52310-0418

Camp Courageous is a respite and recreational program for individuals of all ages with a disability.

Examples of activities include outdoor living skills, archery, arts and crafts, athletic games, swinging bridge, climbing wall, farm experience, zip line, and cooking.

Campers pay an hourly rate based on the amount of time spent at the camp. The 2015 hourly rate is $4.10.

Intellectual and physical disabilities, brain injuries, hearing or visual impairments, and autism are examples of special needs served at the camp.

2016 Cedar Plaza Drive
Suite 9
Muscatine, IA 52761

Monday- Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

Comprehensive Rehab in Muscatine provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and orthopedic/sports rehabilitation services. Specialized pediatric services are the main focus, but services are provided to clients of all ages. Other locations include Clinton, Davenport, Maquoketa, and DeWitt.

411 Jackson St.
Muscatine IA 52761

Independent Support Broker (ISB), Consumer Choices Option Program (CCO)

Service area: Muscatine, Scott and Louisa Counties

Populations Served: disabled children & adults who are on Medicaid HCBS waivers (excluding Children's Mental Health waiver), and who have selected Consumer Choices Option as their direct-care provision of respite, SCL, personal care, chores, homemaker assistance, and/or transportation services.

Access to Services: ages 2-65: contact case management at county or DHS offices; ages 65 & up: contact Milestones Area Agency on Aging.

Scope of service: Eligible individuals with disabilities on an HCBS waiver who select receiving in-home services through the Medicaid Consumer Choices Option Program (CCO) receive administrative support from the ISB. Program members (or guardians) select, schedule and monitor their direct care staff. The ISB assists in the setting up of services, hiring staff, and budgeting and monitoring funding and expenditures. All funding needed to cover program costs, including staff wages, comes from Medicaid.

1808 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761

The Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closet includes a variety of medical equipment such as canes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. that may be borrowed and returned for free by individuals in need, regardless of age, in Muscatine County. Donations are accepted to keep the lending closet stocked.

401 N.E. 66th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
515-289-1933
TTY 515-289-4069

Resident Camp: This camp is for Adults (>18 years) and Youth (4-17 years). It is a week-long camp with themes varying by week. Payment options include waiver services and private pay ($600 per week).

Supported Day Camp: This is a day program for campers ages 6-17 years. It provides a higher level of skilled care. The primary methods of payment are waiver services and county funds, however private pay is also available ($200 per week).

Bridge Camp: This day camp is for kids aged 6-12 years. The supervision ratio is 1:8 and the focus is leadership and being a good friend to peers with disabilities. This camp is only available by private pay ($150 per week).

1111 Ninth Street, Suite 370
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-238-7660

The Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa provides education, resources, and support for those affected by epilepsy.

1111 9th Street, Suite 370
Des Moines, Iowa
515-238-7660

This is a Facebook page put out by Epilepsy Foundation Iowa to circulate information for those dealing with or affected by epilepsy. The page can be used to access pertinent articles, follow local epilepsy awareness events, and locate resources. It also includes contact information for the local branch office.

UnityPoint- Trinity Hospital, Education Center
500 John Deere Road
Moline, IL
309-373-0377 (Monta Ponsetto)

This support group meets the 1st Thursday of each month (except January) at 6:30 pm.

Online Only

FIND is a project of ASK Resource Center, funded by the Iowa Department of Education and private donations. It is a social networking site for families of children with disabilities to make connections and share resources and support. Membership is free and features include forums, live chats, groups, videos and blogs.

ASK Resource Center
5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, Iowa 50131

Family to Family is a free program that provides families with special needs children with a Family Navigator to assist the family in finding services for the special needs child as well as other family members. They also provide trainings to develop self-advocacy.

3906 38th Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
309-762-7529

Gigi's Playhouse Quad Cities is a Down Syndrome Achievement Center providing support and programming for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. Programming starts with prenatal support through adult life skills and employment training. Also, all programs at Gigi's Playhouse are FREE.

1552 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-KIDS (5437)
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370 West Cherry Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-626-2181

This is a support group through the Children's Center for Therapy for Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers of children with special needs. It meets from 11:00am-1pm on certain Fridays throughout the school year and includes lunch and free child care. Call 319-351-5437 for more information.

Este es un grupo de soporte para las madres y padres de ninos con necesidades especiales que hablan espanol. Se rene en unas viernes durante el ano escolar a once de la media hasta un de la tarde. Incluye el almuerzo y tambien cuidado de ninos gratis. Puede llamar 319-351-5437 para mas informacion.

3402 Hickory Grove Road
Davenport, IA

The handicapped development center provides services for individuals with a documented disability and their families.

Types of services include, personal independence training, group homes, support community living, respite services, and a residential living center.

1808 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761

Adult day center is available for older adults or those with disabilities. The day program provides supervision, social outings, and meals during the hours of supervision. Call for more information.

Transportation varies, call for more information. (Senior will need transportation to and from Center)

1810 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-263-8304
563-264-1553

Hershey Manor is an income-based senior living facility. Rent is 30% of the adjusted income with utilities included. Individuals must be 62 years or older to qualify. Income restrictions apply. Amenities include an on-site laundry room, lunch Monday-Friday, an exercise room, and discount cable. Senior Resources hosts a meal site in the dining room five days per week.

1808 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-263-7292

Honoring Your Wishes is a community program to assist adults in advance care planning. The program is available to adults 18 years and older residing in Muscatine County. Call 563-263-7292 for more information.

828 North 7th
Burlington Iowa 52601

Hope Haven provides various services for individuals with disabilities including the following:
-vocational services
-residential services
-employment services
-community living services
-respite services
-crisis stabilization services

Complete admission and eligibility information can be found on the website, along with an application for service.

910 Cottonwood Court
Burlington, IA 52601
319-209-2066

The Crisis Stabilization Center location can accommodate up to 5 individuals with significant disturbances in mood/thought needing immediate intervention. Eligibility includes a diagnosis of mental illness, intellectual disability or developmental disability and residence within the SEIL region (Des Moines, Henry, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and Washington counties) The maximum length of program participation is 6 weeks.

Illinois Iowa Center for Independent Living
501 11th St.
PO Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61231
Phone: 309-793-0090(V/TTY)
Toll Free 1-855-744-8918(V/TTY)

The Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living serves Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois and Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa. A general list of their services includes deaf services, information and referral, technical assistance for business, advocacy, computer lab access, disability awareness training, homecoming/re-integration services, independent living skills, sign language interpretation, peer support, blind and low vision services, accessibility audits, CART captioning, transportation services, and Braille services.

Call 309-793-0090 for questions or more specific information.

Contact online

Provides information regarding legislation and disability policies.

2109 Cedarwood Dr Suite 200
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-0557

Integrated Rehab mainly provides pediatric care, however services are also provided for women's health and individuals of any age who have special needs. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.