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Employment & Training

Easterseals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We provide a wide range of support for adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunity.

Overview

Easterseals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.  We provide a wide range of support for adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunity.

Our Programs

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment, and elevating community. We do this through life-changing programs\services and on-the-ground supports for children and adults with disabilities, families, and local communities.

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    Project SEARCH

    Our Project SEARCH internship program places young adults with special needs, who have completed their high school graduation requirements, in a real working environment, giving them skills to prepare for the workforce. Easterseals Iowa supports our clients to work in their community to gain greater independence.
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    Rural Solutions

    Rural Solutions offers hope for many farm families and rural residents with disabilities. It helps them to either stay or return to farming and their communities. Team members know about resources in the state for rural families with disabilities. They actively seek services to improve their lives.
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    Supported Employment

    Supported Employment assists clients in both obtaining and maintaining community-based employment. A job developer supports clients in determining employment opportunities they are interested in and in finding a job. Job developers also support clients to fill out applications, prepare resumes and perfect interview skills.
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    TEAM

    Transitioning to Employment and Advocating for Myself (TEAM) is a collaboration between Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Des Moines Public Schools and Easterseals Iowa.

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