Community Resources


Iowa Compass Host Home Providers

Iowa Compass provides a list of Host Home providers in Iowa.

Visit the Iowa Compass website

Special Olympics Iowa

Special Olympics Iowa provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Visit the Special Olympics Iowa website

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Find the Iowa Department of Human Services offices in each county and their contact information.

Visit the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website

What is SSI and How to Apply

Learn about the basics of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and who may be eligible for financial support. The presenter, Suzie Paulsen, provides tips for parents and answers a variety of questions.

Watch the webinar

Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities

This guide includes information about ways that students with disabilities can save money on a variety of topics including: financial aid for college; travel discounts; entertainment discounts and free things to do; software and assistive technology and tools; internet and other bills like electricity.

See information about ways to save