Resources

Address: 3827 W. Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52804

Phone: (563) 386-1200

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IVRS is a State-Federal agency whose mission it is to work for and with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals. This includes activities such as helping individuals identify career goals, obtain and utilize assistive technologies, develop employment readiness and work related skills, supports for post-secondary education with financial aid packages, guiding students to utilize appropriate accommodations for their disabilities and finding/keeping employment by working with community employers.

Phone: (563) 441-4020

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Employment and training services for youth including skills assessment, career exploration, short term training, work experience, and college training. National Career Readiness assessment and Computer Literacy workshops available on-site.

IJAG is a career readiness course, helping students get to the next level, whatever their goals may be. IJAG covers aptitudes, teamwork, leadership, goal setting, resumes, cover letters, etc. Guest speakers from local business and postsecondary schools come weekly. All enrollees are assessed on a need/want/benefit system. The program has worked well for students with disabilities. It helps them think about life after high school and prepares them for work and postsecondary education.

Address: 3402 Hickory Grove Road Davenport, IA 52806

Phone: (563) 391-4834

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Employment Services assist individuals in developing interpersonal, behavioral, and work skills needed to become productive members of a working environment and the community. A comprehensive evaluation determines the person’s skill level and job interests. These skills can be further developed at the Center or community employment may be sought. Community Employment offers individuals the opportunity to obtain employment in the community with the support of job coaches, as needed. Employment Services also offers a DayHab Program to assist individuals with daily living skills, community access and leisure activities.

Address: 4201 N. Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803

Phone: (563) 823-0121

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Personal Independence Services assist people with severe and multiple disabilities who need support in all areas of daily life. The PI program includes classrooms designed to benefit individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Persons in this program receive instruction and participate in activities which develop communication, grooming, personal, social, recreational, leisure, community access, and other abilities for daily living. When recommended by a doctor, Physical Therapy Services are provided to anyone in either Personal Independence or Employment Services.

Phone: (563) 888-2217

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Davenport Youth Corps is an AmeriCorps program designed specifically for youth ages 16-25. Youth are selected on various risk factors which can include a disability. They participate in leadership and soft or social skills training sessions during the month of May. Successful completion of the training program will enable students to be eligible for the Summer Service Experience which involves 300 hours in a chosen career field with one of several City of Davenport departments. Stipends of $2,000, as well as an educational award of $1,175 towards a qualified post-secondary educational institution, are awarded upon finishing summer service.

Address: 805 W 35th St., Davenport, Iowa 52806

Phone: (866) 466-7881 / (563) 484-3706

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Job Coaching and Job Development Services: Assisting individuals age 16-63 to find jobs in the community. Helping evaluate skills, explore interests and search for places to put these skills to work. Support individuals in job seeking, interview preparation, transportation to job fairs and interviews. Job Coaching supports ease the transition to work for new employees. This is individualized, but typically structured to provide more intensive supports at the start of a new job, and faded supports within the first month. For both Job Development and Job Coaching, a funding source must be identified, such as IVRS or ID Waiver.

Address: 805 W. 35th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806

Phone: (866) 466-7881 / (563) 484-3706

Individualized services to help develop skills such as following directions, staying on task, safety awareness, understanding social and production expectations of the workplace, communication, accepting feedback, developing self-confidence, time management and flexibility/adaptability in the workplace. Client pay is based on individual productivity as determined by periodic timings.

Address: 805 W. 35th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806

Phone: (563)466-7881 / (563) 484-3737

Programming 8:00-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for participants to increase their independence through integration in the community, development and maintenance of independent living skills, selection of social and leisure activities, as well as maintenance of physical and emotional health. Low staff-to-client ratio (1:3). Variety of community activities. Fully functioning kitchen for life skills practice. Funding is available through ID Waiver, County Funding and HAB Services. Private pay is also an option.