State Organizations

The following statewide organizations provide useful information and resources to assist Iowans with disabilities and their families.

• Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council: www.state.ia.us/government/ddcouncil.

• Iowa Compass – Information and referral for Iowans with disabilities: www.iowacompass.org.

• Center for Disabilities and Development – A lending library of resources on a wide range of disability topics: www.uihealthcare.com/cdd.

• Registering to vote, finding your polling place, voter guide, absentee ballots: www.sos.state.ia.us.

• Iowa Protection & Advocacy Services, Inc. – Protects the human and legal rights of individuals with disabilities: www.ipna.org.

• Central Point of Coordination (CPC). Responsible for collaboration and coordination as the “Single Point of Entry” for all aspects of the individuals, communities, stakeholders and systems. The CPC manages or provides oversight for the management of the system. Click here to view a complete listing of the Central Point of Coordination Administrators by county.

• Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Works to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment, education and individual goals: www.ivrs.iowa.gov.

• Iowa Training Consortium – Promotes a system of individualized supports that will assist Iowans with developmental disabilities to live as fully participating members of their communities: www.disabilitytraining.org.