The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (The Council) is offering to fund time-limited assistance to providers and organizations supporting people with developmental disabilities who experienced losses due to the Derecho storm on August 10, 2020. The Derecho Relief Fund will fund mini-grants up to $1,000 each. The purpose of this funding initiative is in response to emerging needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who have been impacted by the Derecho storm, especially unmet needs that could lead to institutionalization.
Disaster survivors can experience a variety of legal problems: insurance, problems with a landlord (if a renter), contractor scams, consumer scams, difficulty applying for federal and state disaster benefits, etc.
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