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The Harkin Institute releases two reports in conjunction with the 2020 Harkin Summit

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is releasing two new reports in conjunction with the 2020 Harkin International Disability Employment Summit, which takes place virtually on December 10. Learn more about the reports and access them...

Construction Update: Work continues on new building

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Work continues on the new home for The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University. These photos from November 9, 2020, show recent progress. Read more about this new state-of-the-art accessible building in the Business Record...

Media Advisory: Charlie Cook shares insights on state of American politics

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November 19, 2020 Contact: Emily Schettler emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-205-6319 Media Advisory: Charlie Cook shares insights on state of American politics There are many unanswered questions from the 2020 Election. Renowned...

Honoring NAC member Steve Roberts

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Steve Roberts was a founding member of the advisory board of The Harkin Institute, and his wisdom on issues, on politics and on the state of Iowa helped guide the Institute from its inception. His colleagues on the board and the leaders of the Institute valued his...

Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie to deliver fall lecture on remote work and disability employment

ADA Anniversary, Harkin Summit, Institute News, People with Disabilities, Sussman Lecture Series

Contact: Emily Schettler emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-205-6319 September 8, 2020 Microsoft products have played an integral role in the shift to remote work for many companies. Jenny Lay-Flurrie, chief accessibility officer at...

Watch: Former Sen. Harkin flies with first licensed pilot with no arms

ADA Anniversary, Institute News, People with Disabilities, Senator Harkin

Senator Tom Harkin (retired) and Jessica Cox, the world’s first and only pilot without arms celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 24, 2020, with a special flight in Jessica’s custom Ercoupe. Jessica is a lifelong...

The Harkin Institute releases two reports in conjunction with the 2020 Harkin Summit

Construction Update: Work continues on new building

Media Advisory: Charlie Cook shares insights on state of American politics

Honoring NAC member Steve Roberts

Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie to deliver fall lecture on remote work and disability employment

Watch: Former Sen. Harkin flies with first licensed pilot with no arms

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