Thank you to all of our co-sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible. Each of these co-sponsors has been more than generous with time and resources to ensure the widespread success of this event.
Festival Co-host and adaptable park equipment provided by:
Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake
Accessible. Welcoming. Recreation. Those are the guiding principles that are driving Conservation’s efforts to create the most universally designed waterfront in Iowa – maybe even America. This will be a place where people of all ages and abilities can feel the spray of water on their face and the soft sand between their fingers or toes. Fish, boat, swim or simply play knowing you have access and support to do so fully. The Athene North Shore Recreation Area is where you can enjoy nature on your own terms – not in spite of your limitations, but in full acceptance and celebration of them.
Follow this link to visit the website for Athene North Shore Recreation Area.
Follow this link to interact with an article written by Devon Boes, Program and Outreach Coordinator of ANSRA. This article is titled Developing Inclusive, Equitable and Universally Designed Public Recreation Spaces.
ASL and In-Person Captioning provided by:
Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council)
Iowa’s Developmental Disabilities Council was created in response to a federal law, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The purpose of the law is to assure that people with developmental disabilities and their families help design and have access to necessary services, supports and other assistance. The DD Council is a federally funded state agency that advocates for the development of services and supports so that Iowans with developmental disabilities can make choices and take control of their lives. The Council is made up of 20+ volunteers who represent Iowans with disabilities, family members, service providers, state agencies and organizations concerned with developmental disability issues.
The DD Council promotes the development of a coordinated system of services and supports that provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to be independent, productive, integrated and included in their communities. The DD Council does this with projects and activities that:
- influence changes to laws, policies and attitudes that affect supports and services used by Iowans with developmental disabilities
- build the ability of Iowans with disabilities to make choices and have control over their lives; and/or build the capacity of communities to create welcoming accommodations for people with developmental disabilities
- assist Iowans with developmental disabilities to be advocates and leaders involved in the decision-making processes that affect them.
Mission
To create change with and for persons with developmental disabilities so they can live, work, learn and play in the community of their choosing.
Vision
Iowans with disabilities and their families are fully included in communities of their choice.
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
As Iowa’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), the Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) shares the vision of “a life in the community for everyone.” We partner with Iowans with disabilities, their family members, providers, state and local agencies, and many others to improve the health and full community participation of persons with disabilities, and to advance the community supports and services on which they rely. We work towards our goals through University training, community training, technical assistance to state and local agencies/organizations, clinical services and direct community supports, research and policy analyses, and information sharing.
Iowa’s UCEDD has a new podcast, Disability Exchange. Click on the image to the right to learn more about the podcast, link to episodes, or download accessible pdfs of the transcripts on our new Disability Exchange page.
- Learn more about the Iowa’s UCEDD.
- Learn more about Iowa LEND.
- Learn more about our UCEDD Core Functions.
- Learn more about our UCEDD Areas of Emphasis.
Videography provided by:
Click! Photography
Dan Welk is a Documentary Photographer, Cinematographer, and artist based in Des Moines, IA.
He brings a journalistic and creative style ot photography and video production for nonprofit and corporate events, commetcial photography and video production around Iowa, the nation, and the world.
Click! Photography has been in business since 2007, providing excellent service and impage to many organizations and companies.
Follow this link to learn more about Click! Photography.
Salads provided by:
Hy-Vee
As an employee-owned company, Hy-Vee encourages each of its more than 75,000 employees to help guide the company. Hy-Vee’s nearly 95 years of outstanding success is a testament to those employees’ hard work and dedication to the vision of its founders. Its mission of “making lives easier, healthier and happier,” expresses the foundation of the company’s operating philosophy..
Follow this link to learn more about Hy-Vee.
Sandwiches, Chips, and Cookies provided by:
On With Life
As brain injury rehabilitation specialists, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide the best care for you and your loved one. It starts with understanding your unique condition and circumstances and then developing a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
On With Life began as the dream of eight families – a dedicated, passionate group of survivors and their families, faced with the challenge of rebuilding lives shattered by brain injury. Their dedication resulted in a post-acute program focused on the unique and complex needs of brain injury survivors. Since then, On With Life has expanded from a post-acute inpatient program in a single location to seven programs across multiple campuses, serving thousands of individuals a year.
Follow this link to learn more about On With Life.
Additional Sponsorship
Des Moines Area Regional Transport Authority (DART)
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART provides transportation anyone can access through services that include 25+ bus routes, paratransit, on demand and on call. Resources support those who vanpool, walk or bike to move through the region in an efficient and affordable way. Services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more.
DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
To learn more about DART, visit their website at this link.
Every Donation Matters.
Part of our funding comes from the generous donations from our supporters. Help us make a difference for Iowans with disabilities through donating to our cause.
