Iowa - IA
Iowa (i /'a?.?w?/) is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New France. After the Louisiana Purchase, settlers laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. Iowa is often known as the "Food Capital of the World". However, Iowa's economy, culture, and landscape are diverse.
Heritage for the Blind is a non-profit organization serving the blind and visually impaired in Iowa. Our mission is to provide the tools necessary to help the blind and visually impaired in Iowa independently explore and participate fully in society.
Heritage for the blind can also help individuals in IA search over 1650 local, state and federal programs that can help with expenses such as prescription drugs, rent, heating bills, meals, medical costs, veteran’s benefits and Alzheimer’s care in IA. Our Free Benefit search service can help find and the benefits you deserve.
Hawaii Executive Office on Aging
One Capitol District
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-2831
Phone: (808) 586-0100
Iowa COMPASS, Center for Disabilities and
Development
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246-1011
Phone: (319) 353-8777
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics:
Vision Rehabilitation Service
200 Hawkins Drive, 11190A PFP
University of Iowa Carver College of
Medicine
Iowa City, IA 52242-1091
Phone: (319) 356-8301
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual
SciencesIowa City, IA 52242-1091
Phone: (319) 356-8301
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Jessie Parker Building
510 East 12th Street, Suite 2
Des Moines, IA 50319-9025
Phone: (515) 725-3301
Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically
HandicappedIowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Phone: (515) 281-1333
Iowa State Department of Education: Special
Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: (515) 281-4030
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Phone: (515) 281-1391
Iowa Braille School Instructional Materials
Center
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5221
Iowa's Deafblind Service ProjectIowa Braille School
1001 G Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5221
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-5221
Iowac/o Pamela Kutschke
UIHC - Ophthalmology
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 356-3863
American Association of Certified Orthoptists
c/o Pamela Kutschke
UIHC - Ophthalmology
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 356-3863
Early Access Iowa
1111 9th St. Suite 320
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 558-9986
Prevent Blindness Iowa
1111 Ninth Street
Suite 250Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 244-4341
Iowa Radio Reading Information Service
100 East Euclid Avenue, #15
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: (515) 243-6833
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