Category Archives: Advocacy

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Possibilities in Education and Training Possibilities in Education and Training is a quarterly publication of the Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Possibilities - Fall 2023 Possibilities - Spring/Summer 2023 Possibilities - Winter 2023 Possibilities -…
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Iowa SILC Seeks Council Member Candidates

Iowa SILC Seeks Council Member Candidates Apply by Thursday, April 30, 2020! The Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will have at least three (3) Council Member openings on July 1, 2020. They are seeking people both with and without disabilities from across the state to apply to be considered for appointment to the SILC…
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ID Action Capitol Day Grants Available

ID Action Announces Availability of Capitol Day Grants Provides Opportunity for Disability Groups to Educate Legislators Iowans with Disabilities in Action will provide eight Capitol Day grants up to $500 each for advocacy training and support to local advocacy groups who are interested in meeting with their legislators at the Iowa State Capitol and advocating…
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OurCS@UW+AccessComputing Conference

OurCS@UW+AccessComputing Hands-on Research Conference for Undergraduate Women with Disabilities Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13, 2019 University of Washington Seattle, WA OurCS@UW+AccessComputing is a two-day, research-focused workshop for undergraduate women with disabilities in computing fields. Women students with disabilities in computing fields nationwide are eligible to apply. Students will participate in group research projects designed…
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