Self Determination
Self-determined individuals know what they want and how to get it. The following places may be of help along your way to becoming more self-determined.
Crisis Line for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Family Resources
119 Sycamore St.
Musacatine, IA 52761
Phone: (563) 263-8080
Website: www.famres.org
Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living
Toll Free: 877-541-2505
(309) 793-0090 (V/TTY)
563-327-8448 IICIL Interpreter Service Pager
3708 11th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
E-Mail: Hershel@iicil.com
Website: www.iicil.com
Independent Living skills training, peer counseling and support, personal assistant management training and referral, and advocacy are all offered.
Iowa Compass
1-800-779-2001
Statewide information on any questions related to services for persons of all ages with any type of disability.
Website: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/iowacompass
Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
(563) 288-6094 (Muscatine) and (319) 753-2231 (Burlington)
Vocational evaluation, counseling, training and job placement assistance for persons with disabilities.
Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov
Iowa Department for the Blind
(888) 346-9557 or (319) 365-9111 (Cedar Rapids)
Vocational Rehabilitation services, career development and planning, and independent living services.
Website: www.Blind.state.ia.us
Eastern Iowa Job Training
(563) 262-8050 (Muscatine)
Assistance to gain employment to become independent.
Website: www.iowaworkforce.org/region9
Job Corps
902 W. Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52806
Phone: (563) 445-0656 or (800) 932-2543
Website: http://jobcorps.doleta.gov/
Job Corps (Denison, IA)
PO Box 610, Denison, Iowa 51442
Phone: (712) 263-4192
E-Mail: denison_jcc@jcdc.jobcorps.org
Job Corps is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, abilities and support needed for long-term success in the workforce.
SHHH (Self Help for the Hard of Hearing)
7910 Woodmont Ave..St. 1200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: (301) 657-2248
Website: shhh.org