Iowa Public Radio – River to River Podcast The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 44 adults in the U.S. have autism. On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with experts about making the workplace work better for those with autism spectrum disorder. Brad Biren is an attorney with…
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Promoting Disability Inclusion in Black Hawk County
Focus on Recreation Programs for Children and Youth with Disabilities The Black Hawk County Inclusive Health Coalition is promoting the accessibility, inclusion, and participation of children and youth with disabilities, ages 3-21, in health and recreation programming in Black Hawk County. The coalition is led by people with disabilities, family members, and disability advocates. It…
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Winter 2021 Issue of “Possibilities in Education and Training” Published
Featured Article Tells a Story of Resiliency and Independence Read the latest issue of the “Possibilities in Education and Training” newsletter. The lead article features Mary Sue Adams, a Waterloo resident who recently moved from Harmony House, a facility serving individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, to a house she designed herself. Mary…
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Partnership Creates Exciting Opportunity for Girls with Disabilities
Iowa Receives $50,000 Grant to Expand Inclusive Recreation Partnership Creates Exciting Opportunity for Girls with Disabilities UCEDD staff member Anne Crotty recently wrote a collaborative grant proposal, which was submitted to the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). NCHPAD awarded a $50,000 grant to…
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