Category Archives: People with Disabilities

What Else Is New?

What Else Is New?
Talk of Iowa - How Cystic Fibrosis Has Gone From Terminal to Highly Treatable Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with Dr. Michael Welsh of the Carver College of Medicine…
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What’s New?

What’s New?
New Episode Alert: The Disability Exchange Podcast Get ready for an uplifting and eye-opening conversation! In this episode, Mike and Judy welcome Jackie Nau—Tourette Syndrome advocate and author of the heartfelt children’s book Click, Tic, Jerk, and Hop. Jackie’s book isn’t just a story—it’s a vibrant celebration of neurodiversity and a powerful resource for building empathy…
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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…
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Take Charge of Your Health:  Understanding Vaccines

<strong>Take Charge of Your Health:  Understanding Vaccines</strong>
Learn more about vaccines and how they can help protect you and others Take charge of your health by learning more about vaccines and how they can help protect you and other people in your community! It will help you learn: How vaccines work How vaccines protect you and other people Tips for self-advocacy What…
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