Category Archives: Advocacy

What Else Is New?

What Else Is New?
Youth Leadership Academy - Become a Voice that Creates Change! Applications will be accepted through June 16th What is the Youth Leadership Academy? YLA is a way to connect with peers with disabilities and develop valuable leadership skills like goal setting, self-determination, civic engagement, networking, and mentoring.  YLA is for students with disabilities ages 14-21. This…
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What’s New?

What’s New?
New Issue of "Possibilities in Education and Training" Newsletter Published Featured Article Tells a Story of Strength, Determination, and A Lot of Love Read the latest issue of the "Possibilities in Education and Training" newsletter. The feature article is about 14-year-old Sreekar Gude, at 12-years-old he experienced an unexpected and life-altering medical event and had…
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Iowa Youth Leadership Academy

Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
Become a Voice that Creates Change! Applications are open for the 2023 Youth Leadership Academy Do you want to learn about being a leader? If so, the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) could be for you! YLA is for students with disabilities ages 14–21. Each session will consist of 8–12 students from Iowa communities. All interactive…
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Disability Exchange (DX) Podcast – Season 2

Disability Exchange (DX) Podcast – Season 2
Season 2 of the Disability Exchange podcast from Iowa's UCEDD is underway!Centering and elevating the Voices of People with Disabilities through Meaningful Conversation and Connection The first three episodes of Season 2 are now available to listen to via the Anchor by Spotify platform. The DX podcast is produced and presented by Iowa's University Center…
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