Handicapped Development Center

The Handicapped Development Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to plan, establish, and operate programs which provide opportunities and assistance to persons with disabilities in and around Scott County, Iowa.

Description:
HDC provides support to individuals with varying disabilities at home, at work, and in the community. The vast majority of individuals served experience an intellectual disability, however, people with mental health issues, brain injuries, and other developmental disabilities are served as well. The services provided by HDC are designed to assist persons with disabilities to develop vocational, social and personal skills, and develop self-esteem, self-fulfillment, and self-sufficiency.

History:
The Handicapped Development Center was incorporated in 1969 as a merger of four groups previously providing services to people with disabilities. Over the years the Center has established different services to meet identified community needs. School programs for children with severe disabilities were provided until federal law required public schools to assume responsibility. Since its inception, the Center has provided an array of Employment and Pre-employment/Activity supports to adults with the addition of Community Employment in 1988. Community Residential Services began in 1974 and now includes three group homes, Supported Community Living, Independent Living, and an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded in Scott County. The Center received certification in 1993 to use Title XIX HCBS funds to expand residential and respite supports to meet additional needs. The Center has effectively assisted persons with disabilities to live, grow and contribute in their home community over its thirty–nine year history.

Contact people:

Michael McAleer, President, (phone), (email) Nancy Martel, Senior Vice President, (phone), (email) Carol Foster, Vice President Of Resource Development, (phone)

Office fax number: (563) 391-4931

Address:

3402 Hickory Grove Road DAVENPORT, IA 52806 (See a map)

Web Site: http://handicappeddevelopment.org

Directions:

HDC is located next to the Dug Out baseball diamond complex and across the street from Hickory Gardens Restaurant.   Nearest Bus Stop: Hillandale and Hickory Grove Road, 2 minute walk

Last updated on August 24, 2009