Resources
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 Sen. Harkin dedicated his career.
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.
I.D.E.A Infographic Gallery
Harkin Institute Bullet points_Individuals Disabilities Education Act
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.
Circuitry Act Infographic Gallery
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.
ADA
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.
ADA Infographic Gallery
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Facts
This infographic provides background information on the ADA and how it came to be.
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Title1
This infographic provides details about ADA Title 1: Employment
Harkin Institute Americans Disabilities Act Title2
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.
Employment Infographic Gallery
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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