ADA 32nd Anniversary

Tuesday, July 26th is the 32nd Anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act! Check out our ADA Resources and some of our latest work in our People with Disabilities focus area. ADA Image Gallery C-Span Interview Senator Tom Harkin (retired) and Judy...

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Thank you for your interest in our upcoming events. Please check back often to find out the latest information about what is happening at The Harkin Institute. Address: 2429 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: 515-271-3623 Fax Number: 515-271-3631 Email:...
2019 Harkin Summit kicks off in Paris

2019 Harkin Summit kicks off in Paris

The 4th Harkin International Disability Employment Summit (Harkin Summit) opened in Paris with three dynamic leaders, Manuel Patrouillard, Senator Tom Harkin, and Sophie Cluzel. Patrouillard, the director general of Humanity and Inclusion opened the session with...
Keynote: Dr. Jim Yong Kim

Keynote: Dr. Jim Yong Kim

Jim Yong Kim (@JimYongKim), M.D., Ph.D., is the 12th President of the World Bank Group. Soon after he assumed his position in July 2012, the organization established two goals to guide its work: to end extreme poverty by 2030; and to boost shared prosperity, focusing...