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Disability  Information

Our goal is to be a source of information relevant for people with disabilities, their families, employers, and agency providers in East Central Iowa. 

Region 10 supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Law 101-336 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

Before you rule out employment. Know the facts about the work incentives awaiting you! 

Assistance is available for people receiving Social Security Disability (SSI or SSDI) by contacting a Benefits Planner. 

For more information contact Navigator.

Voice (319) 365-9474 Extension 1212 

or use the IWD TTY System at (800) 831-1399 and ask for cedar rapids 2 tty.

Some informational links to other resources on the web are listed below.

Disability Rights Guide for Iowans - Client Assistance Program, Division of Persons with Disabilities, Iowa Department of Human Rights Internet: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/pd/index.html

New Freedom Initiative,  U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy site on President Clinton's New Freedom Initiative.  Internet: http://www.dol.gov/odep/newfreedom/main.htm 

Ready, Willing, and Available - A Business Guide to Improving Your Workforce by Hiring People with Disabilities, President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, Business Leadership Network. Internet: http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/business.htm

High School/High Tech Program Guide - An implementation Guide for High school/High Tech Program Coordinators - Promoting Careers in Science and Technology for High School Students with Disabilities, U. S. Department of Education, Internet: www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html

• Social Security Online

• Social Security Disability Planner

• US Department of Labor

• Iowa Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

• Iowa Department of Deaf Services

• Iowa Department for the Blind

• IWD Access Program

• Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Iowa Division of Person's With Disabilities

• IWD Access Program

• Iowa Utilities Board

• Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council

• National Center on Workplace and Disability/Adult

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