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The Harkin Institute to Convene National Disability Policy Leaders at the 2026 Harkin Summit

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DES MOINES — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University will convene national leaders from the private sector, public sector, and self-advocacy communities at the 2026 Harkin Summit, from October 21–22 at the Tom and Ruth...

The Harkin Institute launches Inclusion by Design to help municipalities modernize, improve digital accessibility

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DES MOINES – The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement today announced Inclusion by Design, a new collaboration with Value Inclusion, Inc. and Clear Vision LLC, to provide digital accessibility auditing and consultancy services for municipalities...

AchieveABLE Futures: Using ABLE Accounts to Reach Your Financial Goals New

All Events, People with Disabilities

REGISTER HERE Join us for a community event focused on financial wellness promoting awareness of IAble accounts, saving and investment accounts designed to help people with disabilities save for tomorrow and spend in the present. This event is co hosted by The Harkin...

The Harkin Institute announces Victoria Brenton as new Wellness and Nutrition Director

Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

DES MOINES — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement is pleased to welcome Victoria Brenton, MPH, as the institute’s Director of Wellness and Nutrition. “We are thrilled to welcome Victoria, whose deep expertise in community health systems...

The Harkin Institute and Anawim Housing announce collaboration to improve accessibility in affordable housing

Institute News, People with Disabilities, Sussman Lecture Series

DES MOINES – The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University and Anawim Housing, along with Hubbell Realty, and Simonson Associates, announced the launch of Affordable Access Des Moines (AADSM) at an event last night at Drake...

Mattison Appointed Interim Director, Nutrition & Wellness Policy at The Harkin Institute

Fellows, Institute News, Wellness and Nutrition

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University has appointed Sue Mattison, PhD, as interim director of nutrition and wellness policy and senior research fellow, beginning July 9, 2026. Mattison, who has served...
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  • The Harkin Institute announces Victoria Brenton as new Wellness and Nutrition Director
  • The Harkin Institute and Anawim Housing announce collaboration to improve accessibility in affordable housing

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