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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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UI Programs Support Students’ Mental Health

Three UI Programs Cited Among Nation's Mental Health Initiatives to Support College Students New Resource from Temple University  The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion does research aimed at supporting individuals with psychiatric disabilities and promoting opportunities for them to participate fully in their communities. An intern at the Collaborative put together “A Selected Compendium…
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Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council Seeks Public Input

Iowa SILC Wants Input to Help Them Create Their New 3-Year Plan Take the survey to share your ideas! The Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is conducting a survey to help them develop their Statewide Plan for Independent Living. Every three years, Iowa SILC reaches out to Iowans with disabilities to get their input.…
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Iowa DD Council Seeks New Members

Help Make Iowa a More Inclusive State for Persons with Disabilities and Their Families Are you 18 years or older and have a developmental disability?  Or, are you a family member of a person with a developmental disability?  And … Are you interested in making communities more inclusive and supportive for people with developmental disabilities…
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