Category Archives: People with Disabilities

What Else Is New?

What Else Is New?
New Issue of EPSDT Care for Kids Newsletter Available The EPSDT grant program based at the Center for Disabilities and Development provides guidance, training and resources for providers that care for Iowa’s kids who are eligible for Medicaid’s wellness benefits. These “EPSDT” benefits ensure children and youth up to their 21st birthdays receive Early and Periodic…
Read more

What’s New?

What’s New?
Become a Voice that Creates Change - Youth Leadership Academy Date: Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1, 2025Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMGraduation Ceremony: Saturday, August 9, 2025Family members are invited to this in-person event taking place in Des Moines. A virtual option will also be available. Do you want to learn about being…
Read more

Making the Workplace Work Better for Those with Autism

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…
Read more