How long has HDC been around?
The Handicapped Development Center was incorporated in 1969.
How many people work at HDC?
HDC has approximately 350 full and part time employees.
How many people receive services from HDC?
In fiscal year 2007, 363 people were served in HDC's various programs.
Who uses HDC's services?
Any person who has a documented disability who could benefit from services. HDC serves primarily individuals with developmental disabilities like mental retardation, autism, and cerebral palsy. People with brain injuries, physical disabilities, and mental illness also receive HDC services.
How is HDC funded?
HDC's programs are funded through federal, state, and county funds. The various programs are funded in different ways. The Scott County Board of Supervisors approves the budget.
Is HDC licensed and accredited?
The group homes are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (RCF/MR) and the Residential Center is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR). They receive their licenses from the Department of Inspections and Appeals.
HDC is also certified by the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to persons who are mentally retarded and otherwise determined eligible under the Medicaid/Title XIX program funded through DHS.
HDC is accredited by Carf, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission. Three-year accreditations, the maximum possible, have been achieved at every survey since 1983.
How does a person get services at HDC?
Many referrals come through schools, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, families, doctors, etc. To make an application or learn about specific admission criteria, call HDC at 563-391-4834.
Did you know HDC…
- …completed subcontracts in Employment Services this past year generated over $268,000 in net income?
- …paid over $284,000 in wages to participants at HDC during the past year?
- …assisted 55 people to find and maintain jobs in the community during the past year?
- …has its administrative offices and Employment and Personal Independence Services under a 51,240 square foot building at 3402 Hickory Grove Road?
- …has a 32,000 square foot facility at 2700 Linwood Court that is home to 54 individuals with disabilities?
- …had over 2700 hours donated by volunteers including Booster, Board, and Auxiliary members?