ASK Resource Center is a nonprofit organization supporting families, caregivers, and people with disabilities. We offer tailored services to meet each family’s needs and assist professionals working with children with disabilities. Our experienced team is made up of parents, siblings, educators, and individuals with disabilities. ASK aims to create a robust support network in Iowa, enhancing the quality of life for those with a disability and their support systems.
ASK Resource Center is a nonprofit organization supporting families, caregivers, and people with disabilities. We offer tailored services to meet each family’s needs and assist professionals working with children with disabilities. Our experienced team is made up of parents, siblings, educators, and individuals with disabilities. ASK aims to create a robust support network in Iowa, enhancing the quality of life for those with a disability and their support systems.
Services:
- Information: ASK features a user-friendly website offering various resources for navigating disability, health, and education topics.
- Family support: The staff at ASK are dedicated to helping families, caregivers and professionals navigate health and education systems through one-on-one support. Family Support Specialists will directly contact families or professionals to provide information and resources tailored to their needs.
- Training: ASK offers in-person, online, and webinar training on disability topics related to health and education. ASK can customize the training to address organizational needs and community stakeholder feedback.
- Mentoring: ASK is committed to ensuring that no family member feels alone. We organize the ASK Each Other Mentor Network, which connects families to a supportive community to receive emotional support, advice, and information. Additionally, ASK hosts monthly virtual support groups to help families build connections with one another.
Eligibility:
Iowa families of children, ages birth through 26, with diagnosed or suspected disabilities; professionals who work with individuals with a disability
Intake Process:
Visit www.askresource.org and complete the “Contact Us” request form; call and leave a voicemail at 1-800-450-8667 or 515-243-1713; email info@askresource.org for general inquiries
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Mailing Address:
6165 NW 86th St Suite 234,
Johnston, IA 50131
Payment:
No fees.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: ASK Resource Center
ASK Resource Center is a nonprofit organization supporting families, caregivers, and people with disabilities. We offer tailored services to meet each family’s needs and assist professionals working with children with disabilities. Our experienced team is made up of parents, siblings, educators, and individuals with disabilities. ASK aims to create a robust support network in Iowa, enhancing the quality of life for those with a disability and their support systems.
Services:
- Information: ASK features a user-friendly website offering various resources for navigating disability, health, and education topics.
- Family support: The staff at ASK are dedicated to helping families, caregivers and professionals navigate health and education systems through one-on-one support. Family Support Specialists will directly contact families or professionals to provide information and resources tailored to their needs.
- Training: ASK offers in-person, online, and webinar training on disability topics related to health and education. ASK can customize the training to address organizational needs and community stakeholder feedback.
- Mentoring: ASK is committed to ensuring that no family member feels alone. We organize the ASK Each Other Mentor Network, which connects families to a supportive community to receive emotional support, advice, and information. Additionally, ASK hosts monthly virtual support groups to help families build connections with one another.
Eligibility:
Iowa families of children, ages birth through 26, with diagnosed or suspected disabilities; professionals who work with individuals with a disability
Intake Process:
Visit www.askresource.org and complete the “Contact Us” request form; call and leave a voicemail at 1-800-450-8667 or 515-243-1713; email info@askresource.org for general inquiries
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Payment:
No fees.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website