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About Us

About Us Page Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 14:21
Archive of IDB Newsletters Page Friday, October 30, 2009 - 08:25
Department Programs Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 08:19
Director of the Iowa Department for the Blind Page Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 16:41
History and Revolutionary Philosophy Page Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 16:16
Request a Speaker Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 10:48
Staff Listing Page Friday, March 5, 2010 - 10:43

Administration

Administration Page Monday, January 4, 2010 - 15:22
Department Goals Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:07
Department Performance Page Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 09:41
Iowa Commission for the Blind Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 11:08
Iowa Commission for the Blind - Meeting Minutes Page Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 12:08
Job Opening - Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1 - Rehabilitation Teacher Page Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 09:48
Job Postings Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 14:19
Laws and Codes Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:57
March 2010 Commission Board Packet Book page Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:42
Request for Proposals (RFP) Page Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 14:11

Become a Volunteer

Audio Editor Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:01
Braille Proofreader Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 12:58
Braille Transcriber Page Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:50
Data Entry Volunteer Page Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 14:39
Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:14
Home Narrator Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:36
Library Consumer Advisory Committee Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:17
Studio Monitor Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:12
Studio Narrator Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:38

Borrower Information

Borrowing Books - Braille Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:05
Borrowing Books - Cassette Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:56
Borrowing Books - Digital Talking Books Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:56
Borrowing Books - Large Print Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:56

Business Enterprises Program

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

Community Organizations

For Community Organizations Page Friday, January 15, 2010 - 13:58

Contact

Contact Information Page Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 09:14
Contact Us Webform Monday, November 16, 2009 - 10:47

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 - 20:11
Strategic Plan SFY 2009 - 2014 Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10

Department Performance

Performance Plan for State Fiscal Year 2010 Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10

Educators

Braille Literacy Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 12:46
For Educators Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:49
Guide Dogs Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:09
How to Read or Write Braille Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:51
Ideas for Classroom Activities Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 10:05
The Alphabet and Braille Character Equivalents Page Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 08:08
Tips for Classroom Teachers Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 12:48
What is the Long White Cane Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08
Who is Louis Braille? Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:15

Employment Services

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

Family & Friends

For Family & Friends Page Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 11:34

For Businesses

Consultation, Technical Support, and Employer Training Page Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 12:51
Financial Incentives - Hiring Persons with Disabilities Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 15:39
For Businesses Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 15:18
Job Accommodation and Retention Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 10:23
On the Job Training Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 09:24
Other Employer Resources Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 10:29
Prescreened and Qualified Applicants Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 07:53

Healthcare Professionals

For Healthcare Professionals Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 15:40

Independent Living Services

Additional Resources for Independent Living Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 16:36
Advisory Committee Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:55
Community-Based Opportunities Page Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 10:19
Edna's Story Page Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 12:47
In-Home Opportunities Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:18
Independent Living Tips E-Mail Sign Up Form Webform Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 11:09

Laws and Codes

Administrative Rules Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
Chapter 216B: Department for the Blind Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 17:25
Chapter 216D: Operation of Food Service in Public Buildings Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:47
Code of Iowa Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 17:16
Iowa Code - 216C: Rights of Persons with Physical Disabilities Page Monday, October 12, 2009 - 17:29
Randolph-Sheppard Act Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 11:10

Legal Definition of Blindness

Legal Definition of Blindness Page Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 14:53

Library Services

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

Living with Vision Loss

Deaf-Blind Resources Page Friday, October 16, 2009 - 15:12
Hearing Aid Resource List Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:50
Helpful Tools and Devices Page Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:20
Independent Living Services Page Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 15:48
Iowa and National Resources Page Monday, January 4, 2010 - 14:39
Iowa and National Resources Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:52
Learn about Blindness Page Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 13:43
Learn and Connect Page Friday, January 22, 2010 - 15:04
Living with Vision Loss Page Friday, January 22, 2010 - 15:03
Orientation Center Page Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:20
Support Groups Page Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:55

Media

For Media Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 09:42

Misconceptions

Misconceptions Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 13:57

News and Events

Iowa Commission for the Blind meeting Story Monday, March 8, 2010 - 14:41
Legislative Open House Story Monday, February 15, 2010 - 14:49
Perowsky Volunteer Workshop Story Friday, March 5, 2010 - 10:56
Siouxland Blindness Works Conference Story Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 10:15
Welcome Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 17:03
Workflow and Approval Demo Page Page Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 13:44

Newsletters

IL Newsletter - Volume 2 2009 Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:14
IL Newsletter - Volume 3 2009 Page Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:09
IL Newsletter Vol. 1 2009 Page Friday, October 30, 2009 - 08:23

Newsroom

2010 Iowa Braille Challenge Standings Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:42
2010 Iowa Braille Challenge Standings Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:46
50 Years of Opportunity Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 09:34
50th Anniversary Open House PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 15:19
Braille at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park Page Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:50
Braille Awareness Week Proclamation Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 11:13
Braille Awareness Week Proclamation Page Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 11:44
Braille On Our Minds Page Monday, February 1, 2010 - 14:14
Census important for those with vision loss Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 13:27
Contents Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:26
Departments Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:25
Des Moines Mayor to proclaim Braille Awareness Week Page Friday, January 22, 2010 - 09:33
Digital Talking Books are Here! Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 12:05
Features Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:25
From the Director Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:15
From the Editor Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:10
IDB Employment Specialist receives Commissioner's Award PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:16
Iowa Braille Challenge promotes youth literacy Page Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:31
Iowa Dept. for the Blind ranks 2nd in job placement PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:19
Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped receives $10,000 gift from volunteers Page Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 09:09
Iowa Public Transit Study goes to Legislature Page Monday, November 30, 2009 - 16:02
Library Friends donate $10,000 Page Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 16:48
Media kit materials Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 12:00
More than Words PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 14:05
News Book page Monday, February 15, 2010 - 08:28
Newsroom Page Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 11:29
Please Touch the Art Story Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 16:30
Poetry goes beyond words Page Monday, December 7, 2009 - 09:17
Press Releases Page Friday, January 22, 2010 - 09:34
PSAs Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:59
Public Transportation Forum PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 14:24
Publications Page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:36
Recent Stories Page Monday, March 8, 2010 - 13:27
Senator Grassley Discusses Blindness Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 09:38
Series of vision loss seminars coming to Northeast Iowa PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:52
Sign up to receive IDB press releases Webform Monday, January 4, 2010 - 14:36
Social Security 2010 Amounts & Limits Page Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 12:03
The White Cane Page Friday, February 19, 2010 - 13:19
The White Cane: The magazine of the Iowa Department for the Blind (Winter 2010) Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:28
Two-day seminars to build independence with vision loss for Elkader and Waukon area residents Page Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 09:42
Upcoming Events Book page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 14:26
Vision loss support group to begin in Lee County PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 15:56
White Cane Safety Day PR Page Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 16:00

Orientation Center

Alumni Day Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:08
College Survival Program Page Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 09:00
Orientation Center Classes Page Friday, October 23, 2009 - 16:46
Overview of Orientation Center Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 14:59

Outstanding Volunteers

Elizabeth Perowsky, Extraordinary Volunteer Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:19
Florence Grannis Library Service Award Recipients Page Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 14:17
Past Perowsky Award Winners Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 13:26
The Volunter Pin Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08

Public Alerts

Department Offices to be Closed on Four Days Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 14:09
Iowa Department for the Blind Waterloo Office Closing Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 14:06
Public hearing on State Plan updates Page Monday, March 1, 2010 - 16:14
Tax Preparation Information Page Friday, January 29, 2010 - 14:18

Resources for Readers

Book Discussion Groups Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:01
Ordering Books Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:05
Transcription Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 16:04

Service Providers

For Service Providers Page Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 15:20

Sign Up

Sign Up Webform Friday, March 5, 2010 - 15:05

State and Federal Support Programs

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

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 - 16:09
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 - 16:09
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 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(a) Results of Comprehensive Statewide Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(b) Annual Estimates of Individuals to Be Served and Costs of Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:09
State Plan Attachment: 4.11(c)(4) Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
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 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(2) Coordination with Education Officials Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(3) Cooperative Agreements with Private Non-Profit Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 4.8(b)(4) Evidence of Collaboration Regarding Supported Employment Services and Extended Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
State Plan Attachment: 6.3 Quality, Scope, and Extent of Supported Employment Services Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10
State Plan: Pre-Print and Assurance Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:10

Success Stories

Bill's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:31
Harlan's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:19
Lenore's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:32
Rosalyn's Story Page Friday, October 2, 2009 - 16:13
Scott's Story Page Monday, October 26, 2009 - 13:29
Success Stories Page Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 12:00

Support Us

Support Us Page Friday, December 11, 2009 - 14:06

Toolbox

A Stitch in Time Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:07
Do It Write! Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08
Dollars and Sense Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08
Gadgets and Gizmos Page Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 15:52
Looking Good Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:07
Measure for Measure Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:07
Toolbox Page Monday, February 22, 2010 - 14:08
Using the Telephone Page Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 13:44
What's for Dinner? Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08
What's in the Can? Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:08

Volunteers

Become a Volunteer Page Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 14:22
Outstanding Volunteers Page Friday, October 2, 2009 - 15:47
Volunteer Workshop Page Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 15:04
Volunteers Page Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 09:29

Young Adult Programs

Pathfinders Transition Mentoring Program Page Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 16:07
Summer Camps Page Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 13:50
Transition Work Experience Program Page Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 08:10
Weekend Retreats Page Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 13:49
Young Adult Programs Page Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 08:04