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Upcoming Events & Notes
August through October
Independent Living 30th anniversary
Locations throughout Iowa
Join the Iowa Department for the Blind in celebrating its Independent Living Program’s 30th anniversary with parties around the state. All are welcome to attend and share in the success of this program. More information can be found at http://www.idbonline.org/independent-living-program-30th-anniversary-events
July 24
ADA 20th anniversary celebrations
Iowa City & Des Moines
The Iowa Department for the Blind is participating in two celebrations July 24 to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. IDB will speak at events with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) in Iowa City and in Des Moines and also host a table. More information can be found at http://www.adaiowa.webs.com
July 26
Informational meeting
Vinton Public Library, Lower Level, 510 Second Ave.
Come to learn about services offered through the Iowa Department for the Blind and about efforts to create a vision loss support group in the Vinton area. More information is available by calling IDB at (800) 362-2587.
More upcoming events and details at www.idbonline.org/news
Director
Karen Keninger
karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us
Deputy Director
Bruce Snethen
bruce.snethen@blind.state.ia.us
Commission for the Blind
Next meeting: Sept. 21, noon
Sandi Ryan, commission chair
Steve Hagemoser, member
Mike Hoenig, member
Governor's Office Liaison
Adam Gross
adam.gross@iowa.gov
Mission:
The Iowa Department for the Blind is the means for persons who are blind to obtain for themselves universal accessibility and full participation in society in whatever roles they may choose, including roles that improve Iowa’s economic growth.
- We would love to come speak about blindness at your club or organization’s next meeting.
- We also provide training workshops on blindness at your school or office.
- If you’ve never seen our building and want to learn more about our services and what we provide in our building, we’d love to give you a tour.
- Email us at information@blind.state.ia.us or call us at (800) 362-2587 for more information.
