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RELEASE: Nikole Hannah-Jones to Headline Virtual Discussions on Racial Oppression
Contacts: Emily Schettler The Harkin Institute emily.schettler@drake.edu 515-271-3592 Amy Jennings Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute ajennings@gmli.com 515-286-4980 Nikole Hannah-Jones to Headline Virtual Discussions on Racial Oppression The Pulitzer...
read moreNews Release: Report provides blueprint for investing in competitive, integrated employment for persons with disabilities
Contact:Emily Schettleremily.schettler@drake.edu515-205-6319 New Harkin Institute report provides blueprint for investing in competitive, integrated employment for persons with disabilities The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement has released a new...
read moreThe 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...
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Construction Update: Work continues on new building
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...
read moreMedia Advisory: Charlie Cook shares insights on state of American politics
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 political analyst Charlie Cook...
read moreHonoring NAC member Steve Roberts
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...
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Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie to deliver fall lecture on remote work and disability employment
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 Microsoft, will discuss this...
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Watch: Former Sen. Harkin flies with first licensed pilot with no arms
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...
read moreListen: NCSL podcast with Senator Tom Harkin (retired)
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:...
read moreWatch: Discussion with Joseph Jones on new Iowa PBS ADA documentary
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...
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