Iowa Yellow Pages for Kids
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Access
Resource Center, Inc. (DBA ASK Resource Center, Inc)
5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 243-1713; (800) 450-8667
Email: info | at | askresource.org
Web: http://www.askresource.org
Advanced
Therapy Solutions
Tony Raymer
2903 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 277-0134; (515) 244-3917 (fax)
Email: traymer | at | optimaelifeservices.com
Web: http://www.optimaelifeservices.com
ATS professionals provide mental health and intellectual disability
services for children and families, we also provide a parent support
group for parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Advocate4Kids
Monica Rouse
1009 6th Street
PO Box 942
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 249-4703
Email: rousemonica5 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://advocate4kids.blogspot.com/
Educational advocate providing support for parents of and children
with special needs; comprehensive information and guidance.
American
Foundation for the Blind - Midwest
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 396-4420
Email: chicago | at | afb.net
Web: www.afb.org
Apollo
Counseling & Resource Center, LLC
Erin McNamara-Bustamante
7696 Hickman Rd
Windsor Heights, IA 50322
(515) 334-8891; (515) 326-0432; (866) 633-8731 (fax)
Email: erin | at | apollocounseling.org
Web: http://www.apollocounseling.org
Offer a variety of private counseling, community based and individual
services to adults, children, families. Only Dance Movement Therapy
Program in Iowa.
The
Arc of Cedar Valley
PO Box 4090
Waterloo, IA 50704-4090
(319) 232-0437;
(319) 232-0453 (fax)
Email: arccv | at | cedarnet.org
Web: http://cedarnet.org/thearc/
Information, support, advocacy, referral
The
Arc of Iowa
Casey Westhoff
3821 71st St. Suite A
Urbandale, IA 50322
(800) 362-2927; (515) 331-4426; (515) 309-0860 (fax)
Email: casey | at | thearcofiowa.org
Web: http://www.thearcofiowa.org
The Arc of Iowa provides advocacy and referral services to people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
*
ASK Resource Center
Karen Thompson, Executive Dir.
5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
(800) 450-8667; (515) 243-1902 (fax)
Email: info | at | askresource.org
Web: http://www.askresource.org
A statewide organization providing training, resources, and support
for families of kids with disabilities and the people who serve them.
* ASK Resource Center sponsored a Wrightslaw
program in 2014.
Autism
Services by Annie
Annie Novak
5549 Kirkland Ct
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 865-2928
Email: anniemnovak | at | gmail.com
Web: http://sites.google.com/site/autismservicesbyannie/Home
Using the principles of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), Verbal
Behavior Methodology, and over 11 years of experience to assess
and assist children with varying degrees of Autism.
Autism
Society of Iowa
4549 Waterford Drive
W. Des Moines, IA 50265
(563) 557-1169; (888) 722-4799
Email: autism50ia | at | aol.com
Web: www.autismia.org
*
Autism Society of the Quad Cities
P.O. Box 472
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 391-4567
Email: asqc | at | mchsi.com
Web: http://www.autismqc.org
A nonprofit charitable corporation, a local chapter of the Autism
Society of America, provideing educational, support and advocacy services
to those on the autism spectrum. * Autism
Society of the Quad Cities sponsored a Wrightslaw program in 2010.
Brain Injury Association of Iowa
Heidi Smith
7025 Hickman Road, Suite 7
Urbandale, IA 50322
(800) 444-6443; (800) 381-0812 (fax)
Email: info | at | biaia.org
Web: http://www.biaia.org
Serving the entire state of Iowa in supporting service providers,
family and survivors of brain injury.
Center
for Disabilities and Development
Barbara Nidey
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
(877) 686-0031; (319) 353-6900
Email: cdd-scheduling | at | uiowa.edu
Web: http://www.uihealthcare.com/cdd
CDD provides tertiary level evaluation and treatment services for
a wide range of developmental disabilities including ADHD, autism,
behavior disorders, Down syndrome and spina bifida.
Center
for Independent Living
Direct Services Team Member
3708 11TH Street
P.O. Box 6156
Rock Island,
IL 61204
(309) 793-0090; (309) 283-0097
Email: iicil | at | iicil.com
Web: www.iicil.com
We are a non-profit
organization geared toward making a independence a priority for persons of all
ages with disabilities. We provide advocacy and outreach to help people achieve
independence. Central
Iowa Center for Independent Living
1024 Walnut
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-1742
Email: cicil | at | raccoon.com
Web: http://www.raccoon.com/%7Ecicil/home.htm
The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living is a community based, non-profit,
non-residential program serving persons with disabilities to empower them to control
their lives. CHADD
Ames
(515) 233-1677 CHADD
Cedar Rapids
(319) 489-236 CHADD
Dubuque
(319) 557-7529
CHADD
Greater Des Moines
Julie Igram
CHADD Nationals
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
(515) 223-6730
Email: greater-des-moines | at | chadd.net
Web: http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=597&p=about
Support
for adults and families struggling with attention deficit disorder.
CHADD
of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
(319) 489-2361
CHADD Iowa City
(319) 627-2711
CHADD
Mississippi River, Quad City
(319) 332-4482
CHADD
of Muscatine
Cindy Laughead
1422 Houser Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7380
Email: claughead | at | aea9.k12.ia.us
Local Support for families dealing with the ADHD and it's behaviors.
CHADD
Siouxland
Sioux City
(712) 277-8871
Child
Health Specialty Clinics
Sharon & Debra
University Of Iowa-247 CDD
100 Hawkins Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52242
(866) 219-9119; (319) 356-3715 (fax)
Email: sharon-rettinger | at | uiowa.edu
Web: http://www.chsciowa.org
CHSC serves Iowa children 0-21 years, with or at an increased risk for
a chronic condition (physical, developmental, behavioral , emotional),
who need special services.
ChildServe
Sarah Anderson
5406 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 727-1478; (515) 276-0140 (fax)
Email: sarahan | at | childserve.org
Web: http://www.childserve.org
Not-for-profit organization that helps children with special health
care needs live a great life. Includes home health, continuing and
transitional care, adaptive equipment, etc.
Deaf
Services Commission of Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas
State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0090
(515) 281-3164 (V/TTY)
Web: www.state.ia.us./government/dhr
Department
of Human Rights
Division of Persons with Disability
Client Assistance Program
Capitol Complex, Lucas Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3957; (800) 652-4198 (V/TTY)
Disability Rights Iowa
400 East Court Ave.
Suite 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 278-2502; (800) 779-2502; (515) 278-0539 (fax)
Email: info | at | ipna.org
Web: http://www.ipna.org
Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Department of Education
510 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6731
Web: www.dvrs.state.ia.us
Easter
Seals Iowa
401 N.E. 66th Avenue
P.O. Box 4002
Des Moines, IA 50333
(515) 289-1933; (515) 289-4069 (TTY)
Email: info | at | eastersealsia.org
Educational
Strategies and Partnerships
Karen A Vavra
2215 Westdale Dr SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 330-3056
Email: vavrak | at | mylearningskills.com
Web: http://mylearningskills.com
Specialize in techniques that teach students to function as comfortable,
independent learners in regular academic classes without any accommodations.
Encompass,
LLC
Renee Springston
202 E. 7th St.
Logan, IA 51546
(712) 644-2524; (712) 644-2575 (fax)
Email: Encompassllc_ReneeSpringston | at | yahoo.com
We provide Family & Special Needs Advocacy as well as Providing
HCBS Waiver & Habilitation Services & Waiver Information
Specialist
Epilepsy
Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785-7223
(800) 332-1000
Email: postmaster | at | efa.org
Web: www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Family
YMCA of Black Hawk County
Amy Davison
669 South Hackett Rd.
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 233-3531; (319) 232-4109 (fax)
Email: adavison | at | familyymcabhc.com
Providers of inclusive recreation and leisure services. We work with
families to find and participate in programs and activities in the
community. Ages 2-18
Field
Educational Consulting, LLC
Erin E. Field, M.B.A.
2108 Ridgewood Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 275-4114
Email: info | at | fieldeducationalconsulting.com
Web: http://www.fieldeducationalconsulting.com
We tutor and help students and families find strategies to cope with
disabilities and struggles with school. We also help navigate post-secondary
options.
Flanigan-Webb
Advocacy
Evangeline Flanigan-webb
319 8th St. E.
Cresco, IA 52136
(480) 442-8529
Email: FlaniganWebbAdvocacy | at | gmail.com
Advocating for families within the courts and schools, particularly
children with special needs - primarily psychological disorders.
Governor's
Developmental Disabilities Council
617 E. Second Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 281-9083
Web: www.state.ia.us/government/ddcouncil/
Katie
Greving - Educational Advocacy Services
104 15th Ave SW
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 201-3688
Email: katie2303 | at | gmail.com
Healthy
Connections, Inc.
Valerie J. Owens
2517 Carver Road
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-2655; (515) 462-2008 (fax)
Email: healthyconnections1 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.healthyconnectionsinc.com
Community Provider Agency serving children and adults through Medicaid
Waivers,EPSDT Funding and Private Pay. Provide Supportive Community
Living, IMMT, Respite, CDAC and Nursing Services. Support Families with
Advocacy.
Bonnie
J. Heggen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
125 SW 36th Lane
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 988-8132
Email: bjheggenlaw | at | gmail.com
Legal advice and representation on behalf of students with special needs,
including but not limited to IEP development, state complaints and due
process requests for hearing.
Iowa
Branch/International Dyslexia Association
Denise Little
P.O. Box 11188
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1188
(765) 507-9432
Email: info | at | iowaida.org
Web: http://ia.dyslexiaida.org
The Iowa Branch of the International Dyslexia Association provides
workshops, hands-on simulations, and resources to increase public
awareness of dyslexia.
Iowa
Cerebral Palsy Association
760 Ansborough Avenue
P.O. Box 4090
Waterloo, IA 50704-4090
(319) 232-6671
Iowa
Compass
Center for Disabilities and Development
The University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
(800) 779-2001; (319) 384-5139 (fax)
Email: iowa-compass | at | uiowa.edu
Web: http://www.iowacompass.org/
Iowa COMPASS provides free, confidential and comprehensive information
about services for Iowans with disabilities and their support networks.
Iowa
Congress of Parents and Teachers
8345 University Boulevard, Suite F-1
Des Moines, IA 50325
(515) 225-4197; (800) 475-4782
Email: ia_office | at | pta.org
Web: www.iowapta.org Iowa
Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
(515) 281-1333; (515) 281-1355 (TTY)
Iowa
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
East 14th and Grand Streets
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-3436; (515) 281-4122
Web: http://www.state.ia.us/educate
Iowa
Developmental Disability Council
Becky Harker
700 2nd Avenue, #101
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 288-0463
Email: bharker | at | idaction.org
Web: http://www.idaction.org
Advocacy for those with developmental disabilities to have the services
and supports to live in communities they choose.
Iowa
Family & Educator Partnership
Susan Selby
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 242-5295
Email: susan.selby@iowa.gov
Web: https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/special-education/parent-information/family-and-educator-partnersh
The Family and Educator Partnership (FEP) works to develop and sustain
effective partnerships between families, educators, and community
providers to promote success for all children and youth with disabilities.
Iowa
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
110 South Williams
PO Box 362
Anamosa, Iowa 52205
(319) 462-2187; (888) 400-6302
Email:
Help | at | iffcmh.org (office)
Email: Lori | at | iffcmh.org
(Personal)
Web: www.iffcmh.org
Iowa
Hands & Voices
PO Box 65071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(551) 661-4248
Email: info | at | iowahandsandvoices.org
Web: http://iowahandsandvoices.org
Iowa Hands & Voices is a parent-driven, non-profit organization
dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of
hearing.
Iowa
Parental Rights in Special Education
Web: www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/cfcs/dueprocess/parentrights.html
Iowa
Program for Assistive Technology
Center for Disabilities and Development
The University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
(319) 356-0550; (800) 331-302; (877) 686-0032 (TTY)
Email: infotech | at | uiowa.edu
Web: http://www.uiowa.edu/infotech/
Iowa
Special Education Rules and Laws
Web: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/rules/spec_ed/index.html
Iowa
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
525 S.W. 5th Street, Suite A
Des
Moines, IA 50309-4501
(515) 282-8192
Web: http://www.isha.org
Iowa's
University Center for Excellence on Disabilities
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-1335
Web: http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/cdd/index.asp
KMK
Consulting, Inc
Kathryn Kunkel
5021 Blackhawk Trail
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(773) 677-4925
Email: akkunkel | at | hotmail.com
Licensed SLP and BCBA. Provides in home ABA services that specialize
in increasing both language and communicaiton skills.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Iowa
P.O. Box 665
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 280-8558
The
Legal Center for Special Education
317 East Sixth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1903
(515) 309-0033; (866) 250-4545; (515) 309-0035
Email: tlciowa | at | mcleodusa.net
Liberte Educational Consulting
Yamiley Jean-Simon, Ed.S.
3917 Kathleen Way
Davenport, IA 52807
(312) 620-8483
Email: yjeansimon | at | liberte-consulting.com
Web: http://www.liberte-consulting.com
We are educational advocates, also known as parent advocates, child advocates, student advocates, or independent advocates, who assist parents of students with disabilities in navigating the complex world of special education. We provide information, guidance and support throughout the IEP process to encourage decisions that meet the needs of the student.
Lotus Cognitive Solutions Group
Jennifer Dickey M.A.
513 Eagle Ridge Road
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 888-3044
Email: jenniferdickey | at | lotuscsg.com
Web: https://www.lotuscsg.com
Provide executive function training & coaching designed to help children and parents build these important skills. Collaborate with teachers to design accommodations and modifications.
Metro West Learning Center and Autism Clinic, LLC
Toni Fuller Merfeld, MS Ed
2555 Berkshire Pkwy Ste B
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8835; (515) 987-4637 (fax)
Email: Toni | at | metrowestkids.net
Web: http://www.metrowestkids.net
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Lang Groups for high functioning
ASD/Aspergers Syndrome, Reading Clinic, job coaching, ACT prep. Ages
infant through young adult.
Mid-Iowa
Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.
Julie P. Gunn
P.O. Box 416
600 1st
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5739; (515) 465-5744 (fax)
Email: julie.gunn | at | midiowafamilytherapy.org
Web: http://www.midiowafamilytherapy.org
Family-centered services, individual and group therapy, foster care
services, psychological assessments, individual, family, marital counseling;
parenting skills, advocacy and parent support, community support, resources.
NAMI Iowa (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
5911 Meredith Drive, Suite E
Des Moines, IA 50322-1903
(515) 254-0417; (800) 417-0417
Nest Neuropsychology
Kendall Bowles, PhD
5550 Wild Rose Lane, Suite 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(407) 305-7436
Email: hello | at | nestneuropsychology.com
Web: http://www.nestneuropsychology.com
Dr. Bowles provides pediatric neuropsychological evaluations to investigate patterns of strengths and weaknesses. Recommendations and possible diagnoses are included.
Northwestern
Mutual - Kurt Bogseth CFP(R)
1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Ste 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 697-4662; (515) 244-0835 (fax)
Email: kurt.bogseth | at | nm.com
Web: http://kurtbogseth.com
Special Needs Planning & Financial Planning and Needs Analysis
for Families with Children with Special Needs
Laura
Olson Tutoring
330 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 633-0894
Email: LauraOlson5 | at | hotmail.com
Certified Dyslexia tutor utilizing the Barton Reading and Spelling program.
Working with both children and adults.
Opportunity
Village Children's Autism Center
Christina Maulsby
PO Box 622
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5277; (641) 357-6471 (fax)
Email: cmaulsby | at | oppvill.org
Web: http://www.oppvill.org
Advocacy, Direct Supports, Family Supports and Support groups, Educational
Seminars, Resources, Peer-to-peer groups.
The
Parent Partner Community Resource Center
1120 33rd Avenue, S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 399-6719; (800) 332-8488
Web: www.aea10.k12.ia.us/
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Children,
Family and Community Services
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines,
IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-5433
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early ACCESS
Grimes State Office Building, 3rd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-5437
Regional
ADA Technical Assistance Agency
ADA Project
Great Plains Disability and Business Technical Assistance Ctr.
University of Missouri/Columbia
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600; (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Web: www.adaproject.org
Mary
M. Richard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
849 Quarry Road, #304
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 330-2052
Email: mary | at | darichardlaw.com
Web: https://specialeducationlawmmr.blogspot.com/
Special education legal services.
David
C Roston, JD MEd
Attorney at Law
2000 Forest Hill Cir
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 321-5646; (319) 466-9417 (fax)
Email: David | at | rostonlaw.com
Web: http://rostonlaw.com
Representing families to secure FAPE and other legal rights. Advice
and assistance with guardianship an special needs trusts.
Special
Education Appeal Decisions
Web: www.edinfo.state.ia.us/web/appeals.asp?aptype=se
Special
Kids Special Love
610 S. Monroe Ct.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 732-5470
Email: specialkidsspeciallove6 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.specialkidsspeciallove.org/
Support group providing information and resources to those affected
by Autism Spectrum Disorders in North Iowa through focus groups, workshops,
and events throughout the community.
The
Speech Language Dyslexia Clinic, P.C.
Dawn Philbin, MACCCSLP
100 SE Kellerman Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-6532; (515) 987-6531
Email: dawn_r_p | at | mac.com
Web: http://www.speech-language-dyslexia.com
Speech Language Pathology Services specializing in intervention
of Language Based Learning Disability, Early Speech Delays, Dyslexia
Evaluation, and 1:1, O/G, M/S, Cumulative, Structured, Dyslexia
TX.
Spina
Bifida Association of Iowa
P.O. Box 1456
Des Moines, IA 50305
(515) 986-9088
Email: spinabifidaiowa | at | aol.com
Web: www.spinabifidaia.com
Springtides,
Inc.
Maureen Litten
2215 Westdale Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-1006
Email: maureen | at | springtides.org
Web: http://www.springtides.org
Provide knowledge and support to those who work and live with youth
experiencing developmental and behavioral challenges. One-on-one
tutoring, music therapy, bookstore.
State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Children, Family and Community Services
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-5735
Web: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/cfcs/speced/index.html
State
Mediation System
Department of Education
Bureau of Children, Family and Community Services
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5766
State
Mental Health Agency/State DD Program
Division of Behavioral, Developmental and Protective Services for
Families, Adults and Children
Department of Human Services
Hoover State Office Building, 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
(515) 281-5521
Tools
For Dyslexia
Laure Schaerr
295 Partridge Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 573-5959
Email: tools4dyslexia | at | gmail.com
Web: http://toolsfordyslexia.com
Tutoring Practice specializing in Dyslexia: Reading/Spelling/Math
Facts/Grammar/Writing using Barton Reading & Spelling, LiPS, Making
Math Real, Institute for Excellence in Writing.
Melanie
Tse - Certified Barton Tutor
1706 Flatiron Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 400-7655
Email: msytse | at | gmail.com
Dyslexia tutoring--spelling, reading, penmanship LiPS trained, Barton
certified dyslexia consultant
Tutoring
By Jennifer
Jennifer Kise
2703 NW NORTH PARK DRIVE
ANKENY, IA 50023
(515) 720-0426
Email: jrkise | at | yahoo.com
Tutoring practice specializing in Dyslexia. Using the Barton Reading
and Spelling System. Working with children as well as adults.
Up
With Down Family Support group
Laurie Benefiel
P.O. Box 8082
Des Moines, IA 50301
(515) 243-6685
Email: Laurie | at | upwithdown.com
Web: http://www.upwithdown.com
Up With Down is a support group for families with a child with Down
syndrome in central Iowa.
Vocational
Education for Students with Disabilities
Bureau of Community Colleges
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-3866
Web: www.state.ia.us/educate/
Voortmann
Chiropractic & Nutrition
Dr. Kathleen Voortmann
1101 10th Ave. N.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-4499
Email: drkathleenv | at | netins.net
Web: http://www.voortmann.com
Helping children to have a better quality of life through Safe, Natural
Healthcare solutions, specially designed for each child, including
Metal Detoxes and Diet Plan.
VSA
Arts of Iowa
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
(515) 281-5839
Web: www.state.ia.us/educate/vsa/index.html
Mary
Jane White, JD
Attorney at Law
402 Allamakee Street
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-4038
Email: maryjanewhite | at | gmail.com
I represent parents of children with disabilities. Search Mary Jane
White on www.wrightslaw.com for my
legal work and Ashbury Press Release for large settlement.
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