Individual and Systems Advocacy Services | Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor
601 2nd Avenue SE, Suite 4, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
Meet with staff and complete intake paperwork
Fees
None
Service area
Benton County, IA
Cedar County, IA
Jones County, IA
Linn County, IA
Henry County, IA
Iowa County, IA
Johnson County, IA
Washington County, IA
Description
Offers to advocate for community members with understanding civil rights and responsibilities when dealing with the government, employers, or other service providers. Examples of advocacy services, IEP advocacy for students, information on Social Security/Disability benefits application and appeals. Please note that we are not lawyers and we do not offer legal counsel.
Providing organization
Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor
Provides individuals with disabilities education, advocacy, and peer support to achieve independence and integrated community participation.