ID Action is a nonpartisan, statewide initiative dedicated to generating greater civic and political participation among people with disabilities in Iowa.
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Action Alert! Advocate now to protect Medicaid & stop cuts to the DD Act programs & more. Use the link below to access Debt Ceiling & Medicaid Toolkit for a step-by-step guide to advocacy from the Autism Society & AUCD News.
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Have you wondered why we feel it is so important that you participate in the political process? Click to find out the answer to this question and more.idaction.org/about/
Iowans with Disabilities in Action has put together resource materials for you to educate yourself and others about voting. Take a look!idaction.org/vote/
“The entire world does not change overnight,” said Shults, division admin of mental health and disability services for DHS. “It’s not a light switch, it’s a dimmer. The lights will come up slowly. It’s going to take time to develop.” Via Sioux City Journal ow.ly/6OE350xkhrW
Partner Guest Article // Iowa Able Foundation: Iowa Able specializes in serving low-income individuals with loans and services that are designed specifically for persons with disabilities and older Iowans. ow.ly/OyrH50xkhiH
Join our network of more than 9,000 Iowans and get more involved civically and politically in the state. It's FREE!idaction.org/registration/
Join our network of more than 9,000 Iowans and get more involved civically and politically in the state. It's FREE!idaction.org/registration/
ID Action provides 8 Capitol Day grants to support local groups interested in meeting with legislators at the Iowa State Capitol to advocate for disability-related issues. Get the details!
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The Iowa Advocacy Connection keeps you up to date on what is happening with Iowans with disabilities throughout the state and provides resources to help you take action in your community. View current and past issues today.idaction.org/newsletters/#al…
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If you interpret it, they will come': Advocates see more sign language translation on campaign trail Via @DMRegisterhttp://ow.ly/OAwn50x5OkH
Join our network of more than 9,000 Iowans and get more involved civically and politically in the state. It's FREE!idaction.org/registration/
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Given the right opportunities, including REAL employment, I now believe that Kyle will be able to care for himself when I’m no longer here to care for him. - @BillStumpf2
#RealWorkRealPay
#EmploymentFirst
@CPSDAdvocacy
@NationalAPSE
@IDAction – at Washington, DC
ID Action retweeted
Kyle and @BillStumpf2 share their story at this morning’s congressional briefing. “I was a barrier because I didn’t understand the options.”
#RealWorkRealPay
#EmploymentFirst
@CPSDAdvocacy
@NationalAPSE
@IDAction
ID Action retweeted
Joe Carroll: Sheltered workshop is not a bad word, and served an important purpose in its time. But now there are many more and better options for people with disabilities. As a parent, I needed to learn about those.
#RealWorkRealPay
#EmploymentFirst
@CPSDAdvocacy
@NationalAPSE – at Washington, DC
ID Action retweeted
Tad became competitively employed at age 44. Here, his father tells the story! “He’s more in control of his life now.”
#RealWorkRealPay
#EmploymentFirst
@CPSDAdvocacy
@NationalAPSE
@BillStumpf2
