Transportation


Iowa Medical or Vision Conditions and Driving

The Iowa Department of Transportation provides information about how a person's medical or vision condition may impact their ability to drive. Frequently asked questions are answered.

Visit the Iowa Department of Transportation website

Iowa Mobility Managers

Iowa Mobility Coordinators focus on meeting an individual's transportation needs. They help identify transportation options and service providers. Contact information for the coordinators across Iowa are listed on this document.

Visit the Iowa Department of Transportation website

ADA Overview

An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act is provided by the ADA National Network. It is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The law covers jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Visit the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance website

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

People who get Medicaid services will find resources to help with them get to medical appointments. Includes information about getting paid for travel costs and options for rides to medical visits.

Visit the Iowa Department of Human Services website

Disability Related Transportation

A list of programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to utilize other available means of transportation and need special accommodations is provided from Iowa Compass. Disability related transportation is for the purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, etc.

Visit the Iowa Compass website

Assisted Transportation

Agencies that provide transportation are listed from the Life Long Links.

Visit the Lifelife links website

Iowa Rideshare

Iowa's Statewide Ridematching System can help with finding commute options. Carpool partners, vanpool routes, transit routes, cycling buddies, etc. are included.

Visit the Iowa Rideshare website

Iowa Persons with Disabilities Parking Law

Find out about the process for applying for access to accessible parking spaces from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Visit the Iowa Department of Transportation website

Transportation Options for Older adults and People with Disabilities

This brochure outlines transportation options that may be available in each community. Provides information to consider when making transportation decisions. It is intended to help people with disabilities navigate transportation in their community.

Visit the Elder Care website

Iowa Public Transit

A list and maps of all of the urban and regional public transit systems in Iowa is provided by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Visit the Iowa Department of Transportation website

Safer Driver Solutions

Safer Drivers Solutions is an organization that specializes in working with individuals with special needs. They provide driving instruction that is individualized. Find general tips and information about the process and possible funding options.

Visit the Safe Driver Solutions website

Transition Planning Guide- (MFP)

A transition planning guide with important questions and topics to consider for adulthood for any individual with a disability. Topics covered include physical and mental health, housing, transportation, education, employment, money management, social, leisure, community, family support and public safety.

Visit the Iowa Department of Human Services website

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