Event Information
Date:
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time:
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
*Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311)
Cost:
Free, but registration is required.
Accommodations:
American Sign Language and live-captioning (CART) in English will be provided for all attendees. Additional accommodation requests can be made by emailing harkininstitute.edu.
Event Summary
Join the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance for a panel discussion, resource fair, and networking reception at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center on November 13, 2025. Panelists will discuss the state of disability legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. Members of the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance will have tables with information and resources before and after the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Senator Tom Harkin (retired) will provide opening remarks.
Panelists:
- Michael Couvillon, PhD, Professor of Education, Drake University
- Liz Matney, Andeli Consulting LLC and former State Medicaid Director
- Ben Shuberg, CEO, Iowa Association of Community Providers
- Alex Waters, Self-Advocate
- Dave Price, Iowa Political Director, Gray TV [Moderator]
Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 271-3623
Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.