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Who We Are:

Access 2 Independence has been in the eastern Iowa community for 40 years. Formed in 1979 from the former Evert Connor Rights and Resources Center, Access 2 Independence is one of six organizations in Iowa recognized as a Center for Independent Living. To be recognized as a CIL, an organization must:

  • be a not-for-profit, community based, non residential, cross-disability organization;
  • have a strong emphasis on consumer-controlled principles;
  • regularly conduct barrier removal, systems advocacy, and social change activities;
  • provide the five core services of individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, and transition.

Access 2 Independence empowers individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves in order to achieve greater independence and integrated community participation. In addition, Access 2 Independence connects individuals with direct services to help individuals obtain the skills and supports they choose, in order to accomplish their self-determined goals.

For more information about CILs, visit the Administration for Community Living’s page on Centers for Independent Living here.

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Iowa City Main Office
1556 S. 1st Ave. Suite B
Iowa City, IA 52240
1-319-338-3870
Remote Work Hours
Monday-Friday
10:00AM to 4:00PM
Cedar Rapids Satellite Office
601 2nd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
1-319-338-3870
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10:00am to 4:00PM
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