Resources Shared at the July 7th ASK Each Other Group

July 8, 2025

Whether you were able to attend the July 7th ASK Each Other support group in person or couldn’t make it this time, we want to make sure you have access to the helpful resources that families shared and discussed during the session.

These tools and programs were recommended by parents and caregivers just like you—people navigating the complex and rewarding journey of raising a child with unique needs.

🧩 Resources Shared on 7/7:

• IAble – A savings plan for individuals with disabilities
🔗 https://www.iowatreasurer.gov/for-citizens/iable

• Iowa Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) – Free rides to medical appointments for eligible Medicaid members
🔗 https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid/iowa-medicaid-programs/nemt

• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) – Employment support for individuals with disabilities
🔗 https://workforce.iowa.gov/vr

• Children at Home – Financial assistance for children with disabilities to increase independence
🔗 https://www.iafamilysupportnetwork.org/families/children-at-home/

• Special Needs Trust – Contact an attorney to explore setting one up for long-term financial planning

• Graduation Guidance for IEP Teams – Helps families and IEP teams navigate graduation pathways for students with disabilities
🔗 https://www.understood.org/en/articles/graduation-guidelines-iep-teams

• Camp High Hopes – Year-round recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities
🔗 https://www.camphighhopes.com/

• Camp Courageous – Camp and respite services for individuals of all ages with disabilities
🔗 https://campcourageous.org/

• Camp Sunnyside (Easterseals Iowa) – Inclusive camp programs
🔗 https://www.easterseals.com/ia/programs-and-services/camping-recreation/camp-sunnyside.html

• ARC Summer Camps:

Southeast Iowa: https://www.arcsei.org/summer-camp/
East Central Iowa: https://arceci.org/programs-services/summer-programs/
Woodbury County: https://www.arcwoodbury.com/summer-camp

If you’d like to connect one-on-one with an ASK Family Support Specialist to talk more about any of these resources—or anything else on your mind—you can reach out to us through our Contact Us page:
🔗 https://www.askresource.org/contact

We’re so glad you’re part of the ASK Each Other community. Whether it’s your first session or your fifteenth, you’re always welcome.

Warmly,
ASK Resource Center