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Phone #:(515) 955-2539 Barb Jones, TTY/V
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Operating Agency: Deaf Services Commission of Iowa (Governmental)
Person In Charge: Administrator:Kathryn Baumann-Reese
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Eligibility: anyone
Fees: various
Intake Process: call 1-888-221-3724
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Service Area: Fort Dodge office serves the Northwest and North Central part of the State of Iowa
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Program/Service Notes:
Deaf Services Commission of Iowa is a state agency supported primarily by the State of Iowa and accepts contributors from the public. Located in the Iowa Department of Human Rights, DSCI was established in 1975. A seven member commission is appointed by the Governor to oversee activities of the program and to establish policies. In addition to the Des Moines Central Office, Regional offices have been established to better extend services statewide. One of these offices is located in Fort Dodge. The Deaf Services Commission of Iowa proudly acknowledges its position as a state agency dedicated to planning, coordinating and providing services to deaf persons in Iowa, establishing maximum accessibility, information, resources and services. SERVICES Sign Language Interpreting: *DSCI provides direct interpreting services through professional staff interpreters. *Services are provided in a wide range of settings-wherever communication takes place. *DSCI serves as an interpreter referral service by coordinating requests with free lance interpreters across the state. *DSCI works with agencies and individuals who are unable to pay for interpreting services. Assistance and Advocacy: *Assistance and Advocacy services are provided to individuals/groups, employers, services providers, or any interested parties. *Consultation, information on resources, and referrals are available to deaf and hearing persons on a wide variety of matters. Information and Literature: *Deafness-related information and literature are available through DSCI. *DSCI acts as a clearinghouse and strives to collect and disseminate information on a wide variety of topics. *Examples of topics are: laws related to deaf people, events of interest, devices for the deaf, resources, sign language classes, closed-caption programming and much more. *Information is also offered on DSCI's Newsbreak (text broadcast through Iowa Public Television) and the bi-monthly newsletter, "Sign of the Times" Specialized Services: *Library on Deafness is open to the public to borrow books, films and videotapes of interest. A comprehensive bibliography is available. Donations of new or used library materials are appreciated. *Volunteer opportunities for those wishing to assist DSCI's work. *Employment opportunities for free lance interpreters who register with Contractual-Referral Interpreting Programs. Public Speaking: *Public Speaking services are provided at no cost to educate groups/organizations on various topics related to deafness. *DSCI strives to increase awareness of deafness and to promote cooperative efforts for expanded services and projects for deaf persons in the state.

This information was last updated on 04/09/1998

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