Institute News, Senator Harkin
Senator Tom Harkin (retired) has issued the following statement on Congressman Neal Smith. “Ruth and I are so saddened about the death of Neal Smith, who was both a personal and professional friend and colleague for over 50 years. As a high school student, I...
Harkin Summit, People with Disabilities, Senator Harkin
In August, The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement hosted a first-of-its-kind regional Harkin Summit – the Iowa Summit on Disability Employment in Ankeny, Iowa, on August 19. Due to the ongoing global pandemic and the limitation on in person...
Institute News, Senator Harkin
Senator Tom Harkin issued the following statement on the unexpected passing of Mary Maloney, a longtime public servant and prominent member of the Iowa Democratic Party. “Mary Maloney’s untimely death brings shock and sadness to Ruth and me. We first met Mary when...
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...
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...
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...
