ADA Anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Microsoft created a video series, Simple Things Count, that offers seven ways to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. As part of the series, Senator Harkin shared a story about why it...
ADA Anniversary
Senator Tom Harkin (retired) was motivated to advocate for disability legislation by his brother, Frank, who became deaf at an early age. Read more about his reflections on the 30th anniversary of the ADA in this article by The Des Moines Register. Address: 2429...
Past Events
Date: July 19 Time: 7-8 p.m., CT Location: Virtual, on Facebook RSVP and Attend Join Iowa PBS here on Facebook for a virtual screening of its newest documentary, Accessibility Now, before it premieres on statewide Iowa PBS. After the screening, Joseph Jones, executive...
Past Events
Date: July 20, 2020 Time: 8:30 p.m. CT Iowa Press Website Harkin Institute Policy Director Amy Bentley will appear on Iowa Press Special: Americans with Disabilities Act on Monday, July 20. The episode, hosted by Kay Henderson, will be broadcast on Iowa PBS at 8:30...
Past Events
Date: July 20-August 7, 2020 Location: Virtual Learn More The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) annual conference will take place virtually beginning the week of July 20. The conference agenda and other recently-released details are available at the Annual...
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