There appear to be no programs in Iowa accessible to the Deaf.  Like most other states without programs, deaf clients are referred to programs out-of-state.  This may be more successful than their participation in regular treatment programs with an interpreter, where there is no other provision for their needs, such as closed captioning and TTY equipment or American Sign Language skilled staff, deaf peer support, or accessible AA meetings.  The availability of this support to the deaf client returning from out-of-state treatment is equally vital to full recovery. 

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