AEA Reform
The Iowa State Legislature passed a new law in 2024 that changes how education services are delivered to students with and without disabilities. This FAQ answers some common questions on this law.
Health Care Self- Advocacy
The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas. It requires that health care entities and facilities provide full and equal access for people with disabilities.
Private School Voucher
In 2023, the School Voucher Bill was passed in Iowa granting parents and guardians a monetary incentive to send their children to private school. This FAQ discusses how this bill effects students with disabilities.
Special Education Definitions
There are many terms and abbreviations that are used in Special Education. This page serves to explain what those phrases mean and how they apply to you.
2024 State of and Barriers to Employment in Iowa Qualitative Survey
DRI’s 2024 State of and Barriers to Employment Survey results are illustrative of Iowans with disabilities’ desires to pursue higher levels of employment – a benefit for themselves, their families, and Iowa’s economy.
