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Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. Big Sioux Chapter serves twenty-one counties in northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The East Central Iowa Chapter serves 19 counties in eastern Iowa with offices in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Greater Iowa Chapter serves 63 counties in Iowa and Illinois.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Midlands Chapter serves Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.

Iowa chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Responds to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs.

Area Agencies in Iowa provide resources to older Iowans, including, but not limited to: adult day services, chore services, companion & respite care, employment assistance, health-care aides, home-delivered meals, home repairs, legal assistance, meal sites, modifying the home for disabilities, nursing services, senior centers and transportation.

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Nonprofit organization provides support, assistance and advocacy for persons in Iowa with acquired brain injury and for their families.

Focused on implementing prevention, early recognition and early intervention practices that promote the healthy development of children from birth through age three who participate in Iowa's Medicaid system.

Promotes positive development and improved health outcomes for children age zero to eight by creating a culturally responsive, comprehensive and accessible service delivery system that links service providers, empowers families and engages communities.

Provides free objective, medically accurate early care, health and education information for families in Iowa.

A program that provides health care coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes.

Contact information and locations for applying for benefits and entitlements for Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, family members and retirees.

Connects users to information and resources for the aging, including housing, long-term care and benefits information.

Offers the specialized, integrated services that blind and severely visually impaired Iowans need to live independently and work competitively, including assistive technology.

Online destination for older people to find opportunities to enhance how they live, work, recreate, learn and volunteer. Includes information on housing, health benefits, employment and recreation.

Searchable Web site to find local services for residents age 60 and older. Enables users to search for public and volunteer transportation resources.

Works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families are included in planning, decision making and development of policy related to services and supports that affect their quality of life.

A list of Independent Living Centers in Iowa. These centers provide services such as advocacy, employment and housing assistance and life skills training to help people with disabilities in Iowa live independently.

Information on services covered by the state Medicaid program, including transportation and physician benefits.

Information about medical homes for children with special health care needs. A medical home addresses how a primary health care professional works in partnership with the family/patient to assure that all of the medical and non-medical needs of the patient are met.

Various state services for Iowans with mental illness, mental retardation, other developmental disabilities or brain injury. Includes information on health facilities and medical insurance help.

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

MS Society contact information. Chapters encourage personal empowerment with employment counseling, family programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy issues.

Works to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities necessary to fully realize their right to live, work and enjoy life in the community without discrimination.

Provides health care, training, research and information for people with disabilities. It is Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities.

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