Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council
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Supporting the right for all disabed people to make their own choices about how to live their life.
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Joined August 2022
Great resource from @DisabilityRtsFL What the Government Shutdown Means for People with Disabilities https://t.co/HWnEfahQbx
disabilityrightsflorida.org
When the federal government “shuts down,” it means Congress has not passed a budget or temporary funding plan. For people with disabilities, this can be confusing and stressful.
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MICA to offer energy assistance to low-income families https://t.co/V25kYj38no via @TimesCitizen
timescitizen.com
As of Oct. 1, Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. is accepting applications for the agency’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). At that time, the agency will accept applications from...
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IowaWORKS Creston to close at the end of 2025
crestonnews.com
Iowa Workforce Development announced the upcoming closure of its Creston IowaWorks location.
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IowaWORKS Creston to close at the end of 2025
crestonnews.com
Iowa Workforce Development announced the upcoming closure of its Creston IowaWorks location.
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Map Shows Best—and Worst—Cities for People With Disabilities via @Newsweek
https://t.co/0Vr4bulEry
newsweek.com
Out of the 182 cities analyzed, Minneapolis, in Minnesota, was ranked as the best city for those with disabilities to live in.
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Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment Period begins Wednesday, October 15, and runs until December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can change their Medicare health or drug coverage for 2026. New coverage begins January 1, 2026 if a change was made.
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🎀 Since 1989, U.S. breast cancer death rates have dropped 44% thanks to awareness, early detection & better treatments. 💡 When found early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. 💕 Today, 4M+ survivors are living proof. #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection
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Wandering Quick Tips - @NationalAutism Association https://t.co/sXsBqQsw99
nationalautismassociation.org
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7 Tips for Successfully Hiring Talent with Developmental Disabilities @SHRM
https://t.co/cKmVxfJHyN
shrm.org
People with developmental disabilities can bring valuable diversity to your organization. Here’s everything you should—and shouldn’t—do when recruiting and hiring them.
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This #AgeismAwarenessDay help spread the word that aging is a rich and varied experience, but one that unites us, and offers an opportunity to build a society that works for us all—once we get past ageism. #TalkAboutAgeism
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Interested in learning more about how the voting process works? Explore trusted resources like your state election office or local officials to get the facts. Let’s empower ourselves to vote confidently! Get the facts https://t.co/v8HayYYTeL
#NationalVoterEducationWeek
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ABLE Accounts: A Special Needs Consultant Breaks Down Common Myths via @Kiplinger
https://t.co/ynpIfaZsJC
kiplinger.com
ABLE accounts help thousands of people with disabilities, but misconceptions still prevent eligible families from applying. Here, a financial professional separates fact from fiction.
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🌍 Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay! Over 17M people worldwide live with CP — the most common lifelong motor disability. Let’s raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the achievements of the CP community 💚 #CerebralPalsyAwareness #InclusionMatters #UniqueAndUnited
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The next Iowa SILC Council meeting is Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM CT. https://t.co/7FaSELCSBa
iowasilc.org
Full-Council meetings are held four times a year, with three virtual meetings and one hybrid meeting. The hybrid meeting occurs during our annual board training retreat in October.
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✨ Reasonable accommodations remove barriers, ensure equal opportunity, and allow employees with disabilities to succeed in the workplace. Learn more from @ADANational - https://t.co/7gE6gk84Ch
#ReasonableAccommodation #ADA #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityEmployment #NDEAM
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Great factsheet from @ASKResource Center Participating in Iowa’s Legislative Process - Tools for Understanding Proposed Legislation in the State of Iowa https://t.co/CwOzKz9rgH
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Braille Babies Storytime Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This program is offered virtually and in person at the Iowa Library for the Blind & Print Disabled, 524 4th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. For questions, contact denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us.
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📚 Today is #DisabledAuthorDay! A day to celebrate and uplift writers with disabilities whose voices, stories, and creativity enrich our world. 🌍 https://t.co/GI41L9V1Go
#RepresentationMatters #DisabilityInclusion #ReadDisabledVoices
thegoodtrade.com
We’re spotlighting ten writers and websites who are broadening the conversation about what having a disability means (and what it doesn’t). Uplift these historically underrepresented voices by...
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REGISTER NOW FOR 1 OR ALL WEBINARS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK! Spec ed and gen ed teachers, parents, & professionals working with elementary to middle school are encouraged to attend. Strategies shared support all students & are adaptable for any age/level.
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