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Access for Special Kids (ASK) Resource Center is a training, information and advocacy center for children and adults with disabilities and their families throughout the state of Iowa.

Through various projects and partnerships, ASK Resource Center provides a broad range of training, advocacy, support, referral and direct-services coordination related to the needs of persons with all types of disabilities.

A single contact of ASK will provide individuals and families a direct link to the most appropriate services and supports to meet their needs regarding legal matters, special education, health care coordination, mentoring opportunities, and more. ASK Resource Center is there for you - just ASK!

Mission & Vision

Mission - All Iowans with special needs will have access to the support and services they require.

Vision - Access for All

Services

  • Information & Referral
  • Training and Advocacy
  • One-to-one problem solving
ASKResource Passing These Updates to You... #constantcontact http://t.co/XvEqbRw6xx
ASKResource Did You Know..Teleconference: Courage League & VSA Iowa REGISTER NOW! #constantcontact http://t.co/qanHhRnrWK
ASKResource Kids as Self Advocates (KASA) are looking for youth (12-18) to serve on their all-youth volunteer task force! http://t.co/8TR0IRHOIP
ASKResource Vernon Research Group is collecting important info from individuals w/ disabilities & those who help them. More info--http://t.co/3JRNy2vQSj
ASKResource FREE webinar sponsored by BIAIA - "Understand Substitute Decision Making" - 6/19 - more info: http://t.co/dRUo2aLf0P
ASKResource On June 18, the Autism Support Group will be hosting a picnic and social for families. More info: http://t.co/1yivN5xPZN
ASKResource Want to learn more about the transition from high school to college? Join UNI on 10/16 for "Taking the Next Steps" http://t.co/SAMGgMiVC3
ASKResource RT @FCMichigan: 5 Tips For When Your Child With #SpecialNeeds Is #Bullied http://t.co/QKhoJVO4om
ASKResource RT @katiecouric: In anticipation of tomorrow's @KatieShow on "Living With Autism" join & Tweet me, @autismspeaks & more for #KatieAutismCha
ASKResource RT @educationweek: Many educators are explicitly teaching online research skills, such as how to evaluate a website's credibility: http://t…
ASKResource Checking out "Parents as Presenters Workshop" on FIND: http://t.co/vt0yIU7dmx
ASKResource Check out this story of Brenda Hummel (our newest board member) that was aired on channel 13 the other night!http://t.co/xRLYm1ZbuG
ASKResource Checking out "Family Conference" on FIND: http://t.co/agEHRWL7L3
ASKResource RT @tgtscooter: @ASKResource Together We Can...Build Creative & Enduring Circles of Support. #greatresources
ASKResource Register for Iowa Compass - Teleconference #constantcontact http://t.co/N4bE4KityR
ASKResource RT @fcsn: What is Least Restrictive Environment? http://t.co/vp0H1M73Lk #LRE #parents @IEP #specialneeds #spedchat
ASKResource RT @Disabilitygov: Great List from @NICHCY! Key Terms to Know in Special Education http://t.co/ucmvYrdlEF
ASKResource Check out our summer 2013 camp list! http://t.co/x63BeqJaCi
ASKResource RT @IowaFinance: Don't miss-FREE @AskResource Statewide Family Conf:Together We Can Build Creative & Enduring Circles of Support! http:…
ASKResource RT @Education_AIR: A Parent's Guide to Developing Your Child's #IEP http://t.co/cAzqTAVy9s via @Disabilitygov #sped
ASKResource Spring Teleconference Trainings - FREE - Register Now! #constantcontact http://t.co/xRtl1yR0Jb
ASKResource RT @mamatude: Special-Needs Readers' Choice 2013 is out! http://t.co/xLclWTpKi1 ▸ Top stories today via @militarysnn @ollibean @D_Resour ...
ASKResource RT @PACERCenter: @PACERCenter has a new Top 10 list of parent concerns about advocating for their child & resources for each http:// ...
ASKResource Like us on Facebook! https://t.co/DQ3RQnnL0B
ASKResource We've also got a YouTube page, where you can listen to uploaded teleconferences: http://t.co/b25XWVu8as
ASKResource We've officially launched our new website! And it's no April Fools joke.:) Visit us at http://t.co/I8kI3B4P7w
ASKResource Getting ready to launch the new website!

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