Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor (A2I) - Independent Living Center

Address: 381 East College Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact Phone: (319) 338-3870
Fax: (319) 354-1799
Website: http://www.access2independence.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

Iowa City Housing Authority	410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 | 0.1 mile away	(319)887-6065
Johnson County General Assistance County Assistance Program	855 S Dubuque Street, Suite 202B Iowa City, IA 52240 | 0.5 mile away	319-356-6090
The Crisis Center of Johnson County Non-Profit Organization	1121 Gilbert Court Iowa City, IA 52240 | 0.7 mile away	319-351-0128
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) - Waterfront Center Community Action Agency	367 Southgate Ave Iowa City, IA 52240 | 1.3 miles away	319-337-5765
HORIZONS, A FAMILY SERVICE ALLIANCE (HORIZONS CCCS) - IOWA CITY Housing Counseling Agency	2570 Holiday Rd. CORALVILLE, IA 52241-3038 | 4.8 miles away	800-826-3574
Lone Tree Housing Authority	401 E Linn St Lone Tree, IA 52755 | 13.2 miles away	(319)629-4689

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