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About Us

About Us Page Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 15:21
Archive of IDB Newsletters Page Friday, October 30, 2009 - 09:25
Department Programs Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 09:19
Director of the Iowa Department for the Blind Page Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 17:41
History and Revolutionary Philosophy Page Friday, August 20, 2010 - 08:52
Request a Speaker Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:48
Staff Listing Page Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 14:30

Administration

Administration Page Monday, January 4, 2010 - 16:22
Community Rehabilitation Program Provider Page Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 16:10
Department Goals Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:07
Department Performance Page Monday, July 26, 2010 - 14:16
Facilities Engineer 1 Page Friday, August 6, 2010 - 14:22
Iowa Commission for the Blind Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 12:08
Iowa Commission for the Blind - Meeting Minutes Page Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 13:08
Job Opening - Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 - Rehabilitation Teacher Page Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:48
Job Postings Page Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 15:03
Laws and Codes Page Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 16:12
Library Associate/Reader Advisor Page Friday, August 6, 2010 - 14:19
March 2010 Commission Board Packet Book page Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:42
Oral History Project Page Friday, August 20, 2010 - 08:53
Performance Plan for State Fiscal Year 2011 Page Monday, July 26, 2010 - 14:15
Request for Proposals (RFP) Page Monday, August 9, 2010 - 09:34
Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 2 Page Friday, August 6, 2010 - 14:20

Become a Volunteer

Audio Editor Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:01
Braille Proofreader Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:58
Braille Transcriber Page Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:50
Data Entry Volunteer Page Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 15:39
Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:14
Home Narrator Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:36
Library Consumer Advisory Committee Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:17
Studio Monitor Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:12
Studio Narrator Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:38

Borrower Information

Borrowing Books - Braille Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 12:05
Borrowing Books - Cassette Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:56
Borrowing Books - Digital Talking Books Page Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 16:42
Borrowing Books - Large Print Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:56

Business Enterprises Program

BEP Vending Sites Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 16:00

Community Organizations

For Community Organizations Page Friday, January 15, 2010 - 14:58

Contact

Contact Information Page Monday, March 29, 2010 - 16:27
Contact Us Webform Monday, November 16, 2009 - 11:47
Directions to Our Office Page Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 09:11

Department Goals

State Plan for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and State Plan Supplement for the State Supported Employment Services Program Page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 21:11
Strategic Plan SFY 2009 - 2014 Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10

Department Performance

Performance Plan for State Fiscal Year 2010 Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10

Educators

Braille Literacy Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 13:46
For Educators Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:49
Guide Dogs Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:09
How to Read or Write Braille Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:51
Ideas for Classroom Activities Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 11:05
The Alphabet and Braille Character Equivalents Page Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 09:08
Tips for Classroom Teachers Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 13:48
What is the Long White Cane Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08
Who is Louis Braille? Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:15

Employment Services

Business Enterprises Program Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 15:08
Employment Services Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 12:53
Getting Started in BEP Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:16
Job Search Tips Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 11:24
Jobs Currently Held By... Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
Jobs Held By Blind and Visually Impaired Iowans Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:13
Past Employers Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:22
Randolph-Sheppard Act Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:24
State and Federal Assistance and Support Programs Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 15:51
Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Helping You Find and Keep a Job Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 16:38

Family & Friends

For Family & Friends Page Friday, March 19, 2010 - 14:09
Resources for Parents of Blind Children Page Friday, March 19, 2010 - 14:42

For Businesses

Consultation, Technical Support, and Employer Training Page Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 13:51
Financial Incentives - Hiring Persons with Disabilities Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 16:39
For Businesses Page Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 16:22
Job Accommodation and Retention Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 11:23
On the Job Training Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 10:24
Other Employer Resources Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 11:29
Prescreened and Qualified Applicants Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 08:53

Healthcare Professionals

For Healthcare Professionals Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 16:40

Independent Living Services

Additional Resources for Independent Living Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 17:36
Advisory Committee Page Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 14:25
Community-Based Opportunities Page Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 11:19
In-Home Opportunities Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 12:18
Independent Living Tips E-Mail Sign Up Form Webform Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 10:15

Laws and Codes

Administrative Rules Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
Chapter 216B: Department for the Blind Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 18:25
Chapter 216D: Operation of Food Service in Public Buildings Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:47
Code of Iowa Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 18:16
Iowa Code - 216C: Rights of Persons with Physical Disabilities Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 18:29
Randolph-Sheppard Act Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 12:10

Legal Definition of Blindness

Legal Definition of Blindness Page Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 15:53

Library Services

Adventures of Lassiter: Featured Audio Books Story Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 09:23
Apply for Library Service Page Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 12:09
Audio Book Players Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:23
Book Discussion Guide: Alice's Tulips Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:25
Book Discussion Guide: Bridge of San Luis Rey Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:26
Borrower Information Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 16:01
Braille and Audio Reading Download Page Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 16:44
Career Resources Center Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 15:57
Cassette Machines Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:23
College Student Textbook/Educational Materials Request Form Webform Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 18:12
Contact the Library Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 17:15
Digital Talking Book Machine Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:24
Eligibility Guidelines Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:59
Exercises: Searching the OPAC with JAWS For Windows Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:39
Exercises: Searching the OPAC with JAWS For Windows continued - Performing a Search by Narrator Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:50
Exercises: Searching the OPAC with JAWS For Windows continued - Performing a Title Search Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:48
Exercises: Searching the OPAC with JAWS For Windows continued - Requesting a Book Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:52
Help the Library Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 16:06
Lassiter Gold Audio book Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 21:03
Lassiter on the Texas Trail Audio book Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 21:02
Lassiter Tough Audio book Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 21:02
Lassiter's Ride Audio book Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 21:02
Library Services Page Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 09:40
On-line Public Access Catalog Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:12
On-Line Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Manual Book page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:13
Resources for Readers Page Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 12:11
Searching Methods continued Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:12
Searching Methods continued - Searching By Narrator Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:24
Searching Methods continued - Searching By Word in Title Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:19
Student Resources Page Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 13:23
Student Textbook Educational Materials List of Formats Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 10:56
Student Textbook/Educational Materials Request Form (for Print Disabled K-12 Students) Webform Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 18:12
Topic: Searching Methods Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:08
Topic: Working with Search Results Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:30
Transcribing Textbooks Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:07
Using the On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:07
Working With Search Results - continued Book page Thursday, October 8, 2009 - 22:34

Living with Vision Loss

Deaf-Blind Resources Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 16:12
Hearing Aid Resource List Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:50
Helpful Tools and Devices Page Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 16:00
Independent Living Program 30th Anniversary Events Page Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:15
Independent Living Services Page Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:19
Iowa and National Resources Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:52
Iowa and National Resources Page Monday, January 4, 2010 - 15:39
Learn about Blindness Page Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 14:43
Learn and Connect Page Friday, March 19, 2010 - 14:44
Living with Vision Loss Page Friday, August 20, 2010 - 08:47
Orientation Center Page Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 15:07
Support Groups Page Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 15:11

Media

For Media Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:42

Misconceptions

Misconceptions Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 14:57

News and Events

Elected Committee of Blind Managers Meeting Story Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 14:06
Independent Living Program 30th Anniversary Story Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:18
Iowa Commission for the Blind meeting Story Monday, August 16, 2010 - 13:24
Orientation Center Alumni Day Story Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 15:11
Welcome Page Monday, August 23, 2010 - 09:34
Workflow and Approval Demo Page Page Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 14:44

Newsletters

IL Newsletter - Volume 2 2009 Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:14
IL Newsletter - Volume 3 2009 Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 12:09
IL Newsletter Vol. 1 2009 Page Friday, October 30, 2009 - 09:23

Newsroom

'The First' to Cross the Riverwalk Bridge Page Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 16:02
2010 Iowa Braille Challenge Standings Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 13:42
2010 Iowa Braille Challenge Standings Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 13:46
50 Years of Opportunity Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:34
50th Anniversary Open House PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:19
An Act of Beauty Page Monday, June 7, 2010 - 13:36
Art Center docents trained to give sculpture park tours to the blind Page Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 12:18
Background Page Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 16:08
Blind teens give back to Iowa communities during summer camp in Des Moines July 26-28 Page Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 11:43
Blindness Works Day proclamation Page Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 11:11
Blogs Page Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 12:12
Braille at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Page Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:50
Braille Awareness Week Proclamation Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:44
Braille Awareness Week Proclamation Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:13
Braille On Our Minds Page Monday, February 1, 2010 - 15:14
Celebrating 30 Years of Independent Living Page Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 16:04
Census important for those with vision loss Page Monday, March 22, 2010 - 15:41
Contents Book page Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 12:06
Contents Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:26
Contents Book page Friday, April 16, 2010 - 13:49
Departments Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:25
Departments Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 12:37
Des Moines Mayor to proclaim Braille Awareness Week Page Friday, January 22, 2010 - 10:33
Digital Talking Books are Here! Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 13:05
Elizabeth Perowsky Volunteer Workshop 2010 Page Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 14:59
Fact Sheet Page Friday, August 27, 2010 - 15:02
Features Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 13:20
Features Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:25
From the Director Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 13:20
From the Director Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:15
From the Director Book page Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 12:54
From the Editor Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:10
From the Editor Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 10:58
From the Editor Book page Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 12:05
IDB Employment Specialist receives Commissioner's Award PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 17:16
Iowa Braille Challenge promotes youth literacy Page Monday, January 11, 2010 - 12:31
Iowa Department for the Blind building lands on national historic registry Page Monday, July 19, 2010 - 10:21
Iowa Dept. for the Blind ranks 2nd in job placement PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 17:19
Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped receives $10,000 gift from volunteers Page Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 10:09
Iowa library honored for its service Page Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 09:49
Iowa Public Transit Study goes to Legislature Page Monday, November 30, 2009 - 17:02
Legislative Open House March 2010 Page Monday, March 29, 2010 - 16:35
Library Friends donate $10,000 Page Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 17:48
Media kit materials Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 13:00
Misconceptions Page Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 14:55
More than Words PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 15:05
Nationally Recognized Page Monday, July 26, 2010 - 08:07
News Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 11:34
News Book page Monday, February 15, 2010 - 09:28
Newsroom Page Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 08:51
Please Touch the Art Story Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 17:30
Poetry goes beyond words Page Monday, December 7, 2009 - 10:17
Press Releases Page Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 10:23
PSAs Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 12:59
Public Transportation Forum PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 15:24
Publications Page Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 17:05
Recent Stories Page Monday, July 26, 2010 - 08:05
Resource fair to provide information and tools to Iowans with vision loss Page Friday, May 7, 2010 - 09:57
Riding RAGBRAI with Karen Keninger Page Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 09:38
Senator Grassley Discusses Blindness Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:38
Series of vision loss seminars coming to Northeast Iowa PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 17:52
Sign up to receive IDB press releases Webform Monday, January 4, 2010 - 15:36
Siouxland Blindness Works Conference Page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 10:18
Siouxland Blindness Works Conference 2010 Page Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 11:11
Social Security 2010 Amounts & Limits Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 13:03
Storm Lake hosts 30th anniversary celebration of Independent Living program for seniors with vision loss Page Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 10:23
Summer Art Workshops with Ann Cunningham Page Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 15:08
Tactile Ann Cunningham returns to IDB for workshops on art accessibility Page Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 09:35
The White Cane Page Friday, July 16, 2010 - 13:11
The White Cane magazine Spring 2010 Book page Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:00
The White Cane Magazine Summer 2010 Book page Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 15:56
The White Cane: The magazine of the Iowa Department for the Blind (Winter 2010) Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:28
Two-day seminars to build independence with vision loss for Elkader and Waukon area residents Page Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:42
Upcoming Events Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:26
Upcoming Events & Notes Book page Friday, April 2, 2010 - 13:19
Vision loss support group to begin in Lee County PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:56
White Cane Safety Day PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 17:00
Working in Iowa: A partnership to 'Think Beyond the Label' Page Monday, June 14, 2010 - 11:55

Orientation Center

2010 Alumni Day Page Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 15:07
Alumni Day Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:08
College Survival Program Page Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 10:00
Orientation Center Classes Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 17:46
Overview of Orientation Center Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:59

Outstanding Volunteers

Elizabeth Perowsky, Extraordinary Volunteer Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:19
Florence Grannis Library Service Award Recipients Page Friday, May 7, 2010 - 15:14
Past Perowsky Award Winners Page Friday, May 7, 2010 - 12:34
The Volunter Pin Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08

Public Alerts

Department Offices to be Closed on Four Days Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 15:09
Iowa Department for the Blind Waterloo Office Closing Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 15:06
Iowa State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Consumer Input Meeting Page Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:29
Public hearing on State Plan updates Page Monday, March 1, 2010 - 17:14
Tax Preparation Information Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 15:18

Resources for Readers

Book Discussion Groups Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:01
Ordering Books Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:05
Transcription Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 17:04

Service Providers

For Service Providers Page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 16:20

Sign Up

Sign Up Webform Friday, March 5, 2010 - 16:05

State and Federal Support Programs

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 15:53
Social Security's Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:18

State Plan

4.11(d) Strategies and Use of Title I Funds for Innovation and Expansion Activities to Address Needs Identified in the Comprehensive Assessment and to Achieve Identified Goals and Priorities Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:09
4.11(e)(2) Evaluation and Report of Progress in Achieving Identified Goals and Priorities and Use of Title I Funds for Innovation and Expansion Activities Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:09
State Plan Attachment: 4.10 Policies, Procedures and Activities to Establish and Maintain a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(a) Results of Comprehensive Statewide Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(b) Annual Estimates of Individuals to Be Served and Costs of Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:09
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(c)(4) Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(1) Cooperation with Agencies that are not in the Statewide Workforce Investment System and with Other Entities Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(2) Coordination with Education Officials Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(3) Cooperative Agreements with Private Non-Profit Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(4) Evidence of Collaboration Regarding Supported Employment Services and Extended Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan Attachment: 6.3 Quality, Scope, and Extent of Supported Employment Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10
State Plan: Pre-Print and Assurance Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:10

Success Stories

Bill's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:31
Edna's Story Page Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 12:03
Harlan's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:19
Lenore's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:32
Rosalyn's Story Page Friday, October 2, 2009 - 17:13
Scott's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 14:29
Success Stories Page Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 13:00

Support Us

Support Us Page Friday, December 11, 2009 - 15:06

Toolbox

A Stitch in Time Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:07
Do It Write! Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08
Dollars and Sense Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08
Gadgets and Gizmos Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:52
Looking Good Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:07
Measure for Measure Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:07
Toolbox Page Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 09:11
Using the Telephone Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 14:44
What's for Dinner? Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08
What's in the Can? Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:08

Volunteers

Become a Volunteer Page Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 15:22
Outstanding Volunteers Page Friday, October 2, 2009 - 16:47
Volunteer Workshop Page Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 16:39
Volunteers Page Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 15:58

Young Adult Programs

2010 Youth Transition Summer Programs Page Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:20
Pathfinders Transition Mentoring Program Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 17:07
Summer Camps Page Friday, April 23, 2010 - 11:21
Transition Work Experience Program Page Monday, July 12, 2010 - 11:34
Weekend Retreats Page Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 11:18
Young Adult Programs Page Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 09:04