We are
The Center for Disabilities and Development
Our Mission
Improve the health and independence of people with disabilities and advance the community systems on which they rely.
Our Vision
Be Iowa's most trusted resource for healthcare, training, research, and information for people with disabilities.
Our Values
- Choice
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Accountability
We are also proud to be nationally
designated as:
Iowa's University Center for Excellence
on Disabilities.
The Iowa Legislature created our organization in 1947, and we first opened our doors in 1948. As the only tertiary program of its kind in Iowa, we are a resource for people of all ages who have disabilities of all kinds. In addition to serving people from Iowa, we are a resource for people from neighboring states and beyond.
