Access 2 Independence

09/25/2025

Today! We will be at the Iowa City Community School District Transition Fair from 3:15-5:15 located at the ICCSD Center for Innovation (2255 N Dubuque Rd Iowa City). Come join us and many other agencies as we share resources to help support youth and young adults!

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

Here is an article from Disability Scoop about an increase for SSI benefits coming in January 2026.

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase next year, a new projection shows.

09/18/2025

Today! We will be at the Mental Health/Disability Resource Fair at Marion High School. We hope to see you there!

09/17/2025

🍿𝐈𝐨𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬!🍿

Don't forget to reserve your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 tickets for a sensory-friendly showing of "Black Beauty" THIS Saturday with our friends at FilmScene!

🎟 icfilmscene.org/film/autism-society-of-iowa-screening-black-beauty

09/16/2025

It's ! Have you moved since the election? Changed your name? Turned 17? Just never registered before? Then today is the holiday for you!

We will be at the stationed in the lobby of the Johnson County Administration Building today (9/16) registering or updating voter registrations. Stop by or go online at johnsoncountyiowa.gov/auditor/elections to register!

09/16/2025

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. Uber is the largest provider of ride-hailing services in the United States. The la...

09/10/2025

Free health and safety supplies. Your life matters. Take what you need.

Johnson County now has FREE harm reduction vending machines stocked with:
💊 Naloxone (Narcan)
🔒 Gun locks
🛡️ Condoms, Plan B, l**e
🧼 Hygiene & wound care kits
🩺 Sharps containers

📍 Find them at:
• Coralville Public Library
• North Liberty Library
• The Deadwood (Iowa City)
• Johnson County Health & Human Services (coming soon!)
Supplies are free and lifesaving. Learn more: https://johnson-county-opioid-response-johnsoncounty.hub.arcgis.com/

09/09/2025

The Free Medical & Dental Clinic now has Thursday Walk-In Clinic on a first-come, first serve basis (until capacity). See below for more details!
https://freemedicalclinic.org/

09/09/2025

Nine artists from across the region have received $3,000 each through an award that celebrates the exceptional work of disabled Midwestern visual artists.