Disability Resources
Transportation
Pella, Knoxville, and Indianola Regions-HIRTA
Please visit the HIRTA website (www.ridehirta.com) for information on their service hours, rider fares, and process for scheduling rides.
OSKALOOSA-10-15 Transit
Please visit the 10-15 Transit website (www.1015transit.com) for information on their service hours, rider fares, and process for scheduling rides.
Services and Support
Help Finding Services: www.iowacompass.org
Resources on transition planning : www.transitioniowa.org
Information for parents and guardians: www.thearc.org
Assistive Technology
Find out about assistive technology: iowaat.org
U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs: www.usa.gov/disability-services
Educational and technical solutions to help adults with disabilities: www.ablenetinc.com
Top-quality products for people with special needs: www.schoolhealth.com
Regulatory Organizations
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS): www.cms.gov
Department of Human Services (DHS): hhs.iowa.gov
Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA): dia-hfd.iowa.gov
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF): carf.org
Provider Organizations
State organization – Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP): www.iowaproviders.org
National organization – American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR): www.ancor.org
Disability Ministries
Eric Carter
Erik Carter is a professor at Vanderbilt University in the special education department. Carter has recently written a book and is a helpful resource for congregations.
UMC Disability Site
United Methodist Church disability website.
UM Disability Ministires
RCA Disability Site
General articles on disability awareness
UMC Disability Sunday
United Methodist Church Disability Sunday resources
All Belong
RCA Disability Sunday
Disability Awareness Sunday resources from the Reformed Church of America.