WHO WE ARE

Access 2 Independence (A2I) of the Eastern Iowa Corridor is one of six Centers for Independent Living (CILs) serving the state of Iowa, and one of over 350 CILs operating across the United States. A2I originated in 1976 out of the Independent Living and Disability Rights movements of the 1960s and 70s. A2I serves eight counties in the state of Iowa. Those counties are, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington county.

Heritage Area Agency on Aging helps older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities live with dignity and independence in the home they choose. From quick help and information services to long-term, in-depth support, Heritage programs are designed to empower consumers at any stage in the aging process.

Services include: information services, case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support and education, elder abuse prevention and intervention, evidence-based health programs and more.

Iowa Compass is a partner of the Iowa Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) network. Iowa Compass provides information about aging-related and disability-related services and supports for Iowans, their families, caregivers, and service providers. Call, email, chat, text, or search the website for answers to your aging and disability-related questions.

The Aging Specialist provides older adults and caregivers a coordinated point of entry where they receive information and assistance, assessment of needs, referral, assistance in completing applications and follow up to ensure that referrals and services are accessed.

Meals on Wheels helps older adults and persons with disabilities in Eastern Iowa meet their daily nutritional needs by delivering hot, fresh, ready-to-eat meals in addition to frozen meals and breakfast bags.

Our clients can receive meals for a short duration while they’re recovering from a hospital stay, as respite care for their family who usually provides meals for them, or on an ongoing basis each weekday.

The mission of TRAIL of Johnson County -- our name stands for Tools and Resources for Active Independent Living -- is to help older adults remain in their own homes as long as possible, by providing access to needed services and socializing opportunities. For a monthly fee, TRAIL members receive three primary benefits: the services of a volunteer network for simple house chores and errands, transportation, medical advocacy, and other needs; and opportunities to participate in social and educational opportunities with other TRAIL members.