Iowa WIPA Vision - "If Everybody Works" Videos

The Iowa Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (Iowa WIPA) initiative is designed to support all Iowa Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries in pursuing their career objectives and effectively manage their benefits and applicable work incentives at the same time.

The Iowa Medicaid Infrastructure Grant has put together videos highlighting individuals with disabilities working in wage jobs and self-employed. Enjoy!

Governance Group

The leadership for the Iowa WIPA grant will be facilitated by the Governance Group. The Governance Group, organized in 1998 was developed through several joint grant initiatives:

  • 1998:RSA SPI Initiative
  • 2000:DOL Work Incentive Grant
  • 2003:Disability Program Navigator Initiative
  • 2003:ODEP Youth Transition Demonstration
  • 2006:SSA Work Incentive Planning & Assistance

Links to Governance Group Partners

  • Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Iowa Department For The Blind
  • Iowa Workforce Development Access
  • Iowa Department of Human Rights/Division for Persons with Disabilities
  • Iowa Department of Human Services
  • Iowa Department of Education
  • Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council