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Disability advocates illustrate the importance of accessible public spaces

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Rob Fisher has made it his mission to get all the buildings in his hometown Adel to have power assist doors. He shares his story, and then ADA liaison Molly Wuebker shares ADA requirements and mobility challenges for people with disabilities that aren’t addressed.

Later, Pathfinders is partnering with the University of Iowa to lead a project that is mapping accessible parks across the state.

Lastly, Pastor Le Anne Clausen de Montes serves a rural United Methodist congregation in Franklin County. She created a service for those who are neurodivergent. Her service is helping to make churches more welcoming for neurodiverse congregants.

Guests:

  • Rob Fisher, accessibility awareness advocate, Open Door For Everyone
  • Molly Wuebker, Iowa ADA liaison, Great Plaines ADA Center
  • Ashley Utt, executive director, Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development
  • Pastor Le Anne Clausen de Montes, serves a rural United Methodist congregation in Franklin County, founder, Neurodiversity-Affirming Congregations
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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