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Agenda for the 40/34 Equal Access Festival


“40” is written with the scales of justice inside of the zero. “1984-2024” is written below the forty. This is circled by text that reads “Disability Rights Iowa” underneath this circle is text that reads “forty years of creating change”

Celebrate the Advancement of Disability Rights

Opportunity of attendees to meet with Catherine Johnson, Representative Turek, Devon Boes, and additional DRI team members. Additional activities to be announced.


10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Premiere of “Impact of Advocacy”


11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Welcome Lunch and Speakers

Vouchers for a free lunch will be given to the first 150 people in attendance of the event. Accessible seating will be in shaded areas.

Welcome to the 40/34 Equal Access Festival:

  • Catherine Johnson, Executive Director of Disability Rights Iowa.

Welcome to Athene North Shore Recreation Area:

  • Devon Boes, Program and Outreach Coordinator of Athene North Shore Recreational Area at Easter Lake.

Virtual Remarks on the impact of disability rights, representation, and the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • Iowa Representative Josh Turek.
Follow this link to the full video remarks from Josh. ASL, Captioning, Audio, and Visual available on our YouTube account.

1:00PM – 1:30PM Door Prize Raffle

Raffle tickets are provided at the check-in desk. To win a door prize you must be present when your ticket is drawn.  Raffle tickets must be received before 1:00PM


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