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

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...

Listen: NCSL podcast with Senator Tom Harkin (retired)

ADA Anniversary, People with Disabilities, Senator Harkin

Senator Tom Harkin (retired) sat down with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) to discuss the ADA at 30 for NCSL’s podcast, Our American States. Address: 2429 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: 515-271-3623 Fax Number: 515-271-3631...

Watch: Discussion with Joseph Jones on new Iowa PBS ADA documentary

ADA Anniversary, People with Disabilities, Senator Harkin

Iowa PBS premiered a new documentary Accessibility Now with a special panel discussion with Joseph Jones and individuals featured in the film. Accessibility Now explores the ADA’s past, present and future as seen by Iowans with disabilities. Senator Tom Harkin...
Watch: Harkin Institute Policy Director Amy Bentley on Iowa Press

Watch: Harkin Institute Policy Director Amy Bentley on Iowa Press

ADA Anniversary, People with Disabilities

Harkin Institute Policy Director Amy Bentley appeared on a special edition of Iowa Press about the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Iowa PBS. Other guests included David Mitchell, administrator of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and...
Senators Harkin and Dole to headline ADA 30th anniversary virtual rally

Senators Harkin and Dole to headline ADA 30th anniversary virtual rally

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

July 6, 2020 Contact: Emily Schettler emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-205-6319 The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is joining the Dole Institute of Politics, Edward M. Kennedy...
Archived: COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities

Archived: COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities

Harkin Summit, Institute News, People with Disabilities

Please note: This page is no longer being updated. For the latest information, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 webpage with dedicated information for people with disabilities.  COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities The coronavirus carries unique risks for...
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