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Balance Autism

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Now Balance Autism, but was formerly known as The Homestead. In 1991, a group of parents and professionals in Iowa came together to create new living and working opportunities for adults with autism. They researched other programs around the country and talked with experts in the field of autism. From these efforts Balance Autism took root. When founded as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 1994 it was named The Homestead because its earliest program focused on a working farm where adults with autism could live and work, raising fruits and vegetables. Since that beginning 25 years ago, Balance Autism has evolved. Our capabilities have broadened. Our staff has increased. We now serve persons of all ages. As the field of autism research has evolved, we’ve brought its most effective solutions to the persons and families we serve. Today, Balance Autism offers services to more than 300 children and 150 adults annually; employs 400 highly trained and devoted staff members and has an operating budget of $21 million. And yet, as much as we’ve grown, our mission has remained rooted in our core value: to provide balance in the lives of those with autism.

Exceptional Persons

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Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is a private, non-profit, charitable organization. At EPI, we foster active community participation of the individuals and families we serve while respecting and encouraging their preferences and choices.

Imagine the Possibilities

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In 1973, a group of individuals banded together to form what would later be known as Imagine the Possibilities – a nonprofit organization that is purposed to serve individuals with disabilities. While not known then, the leaders of this organization would later join many other like-minded organizations across the state of Iowa that all had one common theme in mind – to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. The focus of Imagine the Possibilities has always remained the same: to give people equal opportunities to reach their goals and be an active member of their community. One of the things that Imagine the Possibilities prides itself on is the growth opportunities for their employees, and Imagine the Possibilities has worked endlessly to recruit, equip, and empower employees to invest in the lives of the people we serve in this area. Leadership at all locations know exactly what it means to do just this day in, and day out - because they've done it themselves. While Imagine the Possibilities prioritizes utmost the care it provides for the people we serve, we also believe in creating a healthy, positive work environment for our employees. That’s why we offer competitive pay and benefits, frequent culture-campaign incentives, and a healthy work environment for all. If you’re interested in learning more about Imagine the Possibilities, check out our website at www.imagineia.org.

iJAG

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"Every Student. No Matter What!" Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming, including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable plans for career and life, thanks to meaningful experiences with Iowa employers.