Upcoming Events & Notes

April 21

Luncheon and Open House Clarion Hotel, Sioux City
Siouxland employers, people with vision loss and assistive technology vendors are invited to a day-long learning experience about employment opportunities for those with vision loss. Luncheon with keynote from a local financial executive begins at noon.

May 18

Independence for the Northland Winneshiek Medical Center, Decorah
Northeast Iowa residents can learn more about the Department and the Northland Area Agency on Aging during this workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public event will provide information and training on living independently after vision loss. There will also be information about hiring older Iowans and caregiver support. More information available by calling IDB at (800) 362-2587.

June 26

Tactile art with Ann Cunningham IDB building, Des Moines
This free workshop for the blind and visually impaired, led by nationally known tactile artist Ann Cunningham, is designed to show participants how to use a variety of materials and experience activities including sculpture and painting. Participants will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as develop a unique mode for self-expression. More information is available by calling IDB at (800) 362-2587.

More upcoming events and details at www.idbonline.org/news

Director
Karen Keninger
karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us

Deputy Director
Bruce Snethen
bruce.snethen@blind.state.ia.us

Commission for the Blind
Next meeting: June 22, noon
Sandi Ryan, commission chair
Steve Hagemoser, member
Mike Hoenig, member

Governor’s Office Liaison
Brian Jennings
brian.jennings@iowa.gov

Mission: The Iowa Department for the Blind is the means for persons who are blind to obtain for themselves universal accessibility and full participation in society in whatever roles they may choose, including roles that improve Iowa’s economic growth.

• We would love to come speak about blindness at your club or organization’s next meeting.

• We also provide training workshops on blindness at your school or office.

• If you’ve never seen our building and want to learn more about our services and what we provide in our building, we’d love to give you a tour.

Email us at information@blind.state.ia.us or call us at (800) 362-2587 for more information.