Health and Disability News - Iowa - Disabled World
Iowa Disability News
Includes facts and statistics, news, and information of interest for persons with disabilities residing in - or visiting the State of Iowa.
Iowa Disability Statistics - There are an estimated 397,000 people in the state of Iowa over the age of five who have a form of disability. Approximately 64,000 people with disabilities, or 2.4% of the state's population, experience difficulties with performing activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, or moving around inside of their homes. There are around 208,000 people in the state who have a form of work disability, and 88,000 people with disabilities in Iowa who are employed. Around 15,000 people with disabilities in the state are unemployed, while 96,000 are currently not in the workforce.
Iowa Disability Resources
Iowa Department for the Blind - The Iowa Department for the Blind believes all Iowans can lead productive, fulfilling lives – including those who happen to be blind or visually impaired - http://www.blind.state.ia.us
Brain Injury Association of Iowa (BIAIA) - Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of Iowa (BIA of IA) is the second charter chapter of the Brain Injury Association, Inc. - http://www.biaia.org/
Deaf Services Commission of Iowa (DSCI) - DSCI is a state agency located in the Iowa Department of Human Rights, Established in 1975 - http://www.humanrights.iowa.gov/ds/index.html
The ARC of North Central Iowa - To advance through all resources/services the total well-being, dignity, individual potential, choices, and rights of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may live, work, and enjoy life in our local community - http://www.thearcofnciowa.org
Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association (HADSA) - Goal is to provide education, support and advocacy to those individuals, their friends, families, and professionals in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area that are blessed by Down syndrome - http://www.hadsa.org
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) - This web site is dedicated to helping those whose lives are challenged with the opportunities to succeed in life with disability and assistive issues - http://www.centraliowacil.com
Special Olympics Iowa - Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) is a nonprofit organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities in all 99 counties of the state - http://www.soiowa.org
Goodwill of the Heartland - Have provided training services and employment for people with disabilities since 1965 - http://www.goodwillseiowa.org
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Articles
| Pub. Date | Topic | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-23 | City of Aurelia Forces Disabled Veteran & Retired Police Officer to Relinquish Service Dog | Animal Farm Foundation, Inc. |
| 2011-08-15 | Iowa Electorate Opposes Obamacare Poll Shows | American Action Network |
| 2010-08-20 | Special Day for People with Disabilities in Iowa at the State Fair | Disabled World |
| 2010-04-30 | NFB-NEWSLINE(R) for the Blind Receives Funding | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa |
| 2010-04-22 | Iowa Gov. Culver Signs Bills Benefiting Public Health | OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR |
