Welcome
to the Iowa Division of Persons
with Disabilities |
The Division of Persons with Disabilities is an agency located
within the Department of Human Rights. The Commission was established
in 1965 by the Iowa Legislature.The 24-member commission is appointed
by the Governor to equalize opportunities for full participation
in employment and other areas of the state's economic, educational,
social and political life for Iowans with disabilities. Through
education, advocacy, referral, technical assistance, legislative
action and special projects, we work to achieve these goals.
All services are in compliance with all state and federal civil
rights laws.
 Employer's
Disability Resource Network
IOWA
TAX CREDIT INFORMATION:
Iowa Small Business
Assistive Tax Credit (Iowa Code 422.11E,
422.33(9) and 261 IAC 66)
Contact the Iowa
Department of Revenue for more information
Check
out the Secretary of State's web page for official
voter registration details & downloads.
We are inviting
college juniors and seniors and Vocational/Technical undergraduates
to attend our College Leadership Forum for students with disabilities
July 25 - July 28, 2008 at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
College
Leadership Forum Application
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College
Leadership Forum Recommendation Forms
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Goals
- Students with disabilities in college or post secondary programs
will become encouraged and empowered to reach their employment
goals;
- Students
with disabilities in college or post secondary programs will
be knowledgeable about resources available to them to become
successfully employed adults;
- College
students with disabilities will be exposed to professionals
with disabilities who are recognized leaders and role models;
- College
students with disabilities will become employed and self-sufficient
as they transition into the workforce.
What
will happen at the forum?
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- Setting
goals toward transition and
independence
- ADA
and self-advocacy in attaining goals
- Principles
of leadership
- The
experience of disability
- Technology
and resources
- Reasonable
accommodations
- Resume
writing
- Job
search
- Interviewing
and much more!
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