The Harkin Institute is committed to providing valuable nonpartisan resources, including research, white papers, infographics and other materials that help explain the policies and legislation Senator Tom Harkin worked hard to implement throughout his career and to further our understanding of policy issues to which Senator Harkin dedicated his career.
Analysis of Iowa’s Child Care Assistance Database
This paper describes the process by which data from Iowa’s Child Care Assistance Database was analyzed. The outcomes of the analysis and recommendations are provided along with descriptions highlighting the relevance of the measurement to policy and practice.
Strategies to Improve Healthy Eating in SNAP
The Harkin Institute and the Center for Science in the Public Interest held in-person stakeholder convenings, individual interviews with SNAP recipients, interviews with food retails, and state-wide polling and used the data gathered to create the following report, which offers recommendations to inform the potential impact, feasibility, barriers, and supports for future pilot projects to test strategies to better support healthy eating among SNAP recipients.
2019 Harkin on Wellness Report
The 2019 Harkin on Wellness (HOW) Report provides detailed information about 10 successful community wellness and nutrition initiatives from around the United States. The report is designed to share best practices for how communities and organizations can invest in health. The 2019 designees were recognized for their work strategically connecting food systems with health and wellness.
Harkin International Disability Employment Summit 2018
The 2018 Harkin International Disability Employment Summit provides detailed information and takeaways from the the third Harkin Summit, which took place November 15-16, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
2018 Annual Report
The Harkin Institute’s Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report provides highlights and information about the Institute from July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018, as well as an honor roll of donors for FY2018.
Jordanian Disability Law Infographic
In 2017, the Jordan government passed a disability law modeled after the United States’ Americans with Disabilities Act. To commemorate this important step in the protection of rights of Jordanians with disabilities, student employees at The Harkin Institute created an infographic in English and Arabic that provides and outline of this landmark legislation.
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Drake University Accessibility Map
The Harkin Institute created this detailed accessibility map to help people with disabilities navigate Drake University’s campus. This map provides a simple but detailed look at campus buildings, elevators, sidewalks, offices, and more.
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2018 Harkin on Wellness Report
The 2018 Harkin on Wellness (HOW) Report provides detailed information about 11 successful community wellness and nutrition initiatives from around the United States. The report is designed to share best practices for how communities and organizations can invest in health.
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Advocacy Infographics
These infographics are practical tools to help organizations and their supporters advocate for their issues.
Generating Evidence
How a Bill Becomes a Federal Law
How an Idea Becomes a Law in Iowa
Sample Advocacy Letter
Schedule a Meeting with a Legislator
I.D.E.A
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 improved accessibility to education for students with disabilities. This act granted students the right to free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Since its passage, the performance of students with disabilities has improved greatly in almost every aspect of education.
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This infographic provides bullet points with key information about the IDEA.
Harkin Institute 6 Pillars Individuals Disabilities Education Act
This infographic explains some key pillars of the IDEA.
Harkin Institute 4Parts Individuals Disabilities Education Act
This infographic explains the four parts of the IDEA.
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Television Decoder Circuitry Act
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 made television more accessible to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. This infographic series shows the progress television and the TDCA has undergone over the years.
Harkin Institute Circuitry Act Facts
This infographic provides fast facts about the Television Decoder Circuitry Act
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Title 5
This infographic provides details about ADA Title 5, which addresses regulations not included in the other four sections of the bill.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Often referred to as “The Emancipation of the Disabled,” the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of Senator Tom Harkin’s most well-known pieces of legislation. This series of infographics provides general facts about the ADA and explains in detail the bill’s five major titles.
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Facts
This infographic provides background information on the ADA and how it came to be.
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This infographic provides details about ADA Title 1: Employment
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This infographic provides details about ADA Title 2: Public Services
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Title3
This infographic provides details about ADA Title 3: Public Accommodations and Services Operated by Private Entities
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Title 4
This infographic provides details about ADA Title 4: Telecommunications
Employment for People With Disabilities
Senator Tom Harkin has made expanding the rights of people with disabilities his life’s work. This infographic series provides a quick glance into the employment of people with disabilities globally.
Harkin Institute Disability Employment Global Facts
This infographic provides fact information on global disability employment.
Harkin Institute Disability Employment Developing Countries
This infographic provides facts on employment of people with disabilities in developing countries.
Harkin Institute Circuitry Act Timeline
This infographic shows a timeline of how closed captioning regulations and technology have evolved over time.
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