Contact Information

Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Local Phone: 515-281-1333
Toll free (in Iowa): 800-362-2587
FAX: 515-281-1263
TTY: 515-281-1355
E-mail: information@blind.state.ia.us

The normal business hours for the Iowa Department for the Blind are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Department is closed on official state holidays.

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Services Available Throughout Iowa

The Iowa Department for the Blind provides services throughout all of Iowa.  If you wish to contact an IDB representative in your local area, refer to the following list of numbers.  If a number for your local area is not listed, call the main number, (515) 281-1333 or the toll free number (in Iowa), (800) 362-2587, and you will be directed to someone that can provide you with assistance.

Ames/Des Moines Area - (515) 281-1333

Cedar Falls/Waterloo Area – (515) 281-4364

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City/Davenport – (319) 365-9111

Fort Dodge Area - (515) 825-3446

Sioux City/Council Bluffs Area - (515) 281-1376