429—2.2 (216A) Eligibility and residency requirements. The division of deaf services makes services available to Iowa residents and deaf or hard-of-hearing nonresidents who may be visiting or conducting business within the state of Iowa. Services provided by the division of deaf services are also provided up to 20 miles beyond the borders of this state for deaf or hard-of-hearing Iowans or for deaf or hard-of-hearing nonresidents of this state who are employed in Iowa. Granting of benefits is contingent on eligibility and availability of resources.