Individual and Systems Advocacy: We will advocate for you as a member of the community. We can help you understand your civil rights and responsibilities when dealing with the government, your employer, or other service providers, and we can help you stand up for those rights if you feel you are being treated unfairly. Examples of Advocacy services: - IEP Representation - Assistance in Social Security or Social Security/Disability benefits application and appeals. - Representation in any kind of corrective action, mediation processes, and/or civil rights-related activities.

Heritage Area Agency on Aging helps older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities live with dignity and independence in the home they choose. From quick help and information services to long-term, in-depth support, Heritage programs are designed to empower consumers at any stage in the aging process.

Heritage is an Aging and Disability Resource Center, expanding and enhancing the state's information and referral resources for older Iowans, their caregivers and adults with disabilities as they begin to think about and plan for long-term independent living.

When individuals experience a significant loss of vision and find it difficult to continue their active, independent life styles, they can turn to the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) for solutions. The IDB is the state agency that provides services to keep individuals who are blind or visually impaired living independently and working competitively. The Independent Living program operated by IDB primarily serves individuals 55 and older.

The Arc of Southeast Iowa has been serving families and individuals with disabilities in Johnson County and surrounding communities for 60 years. The Arc of Southeast Iowa is committed to being a leader in offering information, services, and advocacy to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and community; to promote informed choices and the realization of their goals relating to where and how they live, learn work and play.