Disability

Kevin Koch discusses his new book Midwest Bedrock: In Search For Nature’s Soul in America’s Heartland. And the dean of fashion at Parsons School of Design discusses disability-led fashion projects

People with disabilities make up a growing share of eligible voters in the U.S., and they are increasingly participating in elections. But people with disabilities are still a bit less likely to vote than people without them. Disability rights advocates in Iowa have been trying to close that gap and remove barriers to ensure equal access to the ballot box.

Two disability rights groups are hosting a series of candidate forums for the first time focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities.

Experts discuss how to make the office more accommodable to employees on the autism spectrum.

Athletes compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games from Aug. 28-Sept. 8, with over 4,000 athletes competing in 549 medal events.

The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris start August 28.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and policy work.

Des Moines 48-Hour Film Project is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And Disability Rights Iowa celebrates 40 years of making life more accessible for all Iowans.

Iowa's Glenwood Resource Center, which was once home to hundreds of people with disabilities, grabbed national headlines about four years ago when federal investigators found senior staff were conducting harmful human subject experiments and providing poor medical care. It will close on June 30.

The state is on track to close Glenwood Resource Center by the end of the month. IPR’s health reporter Natalie Krebs spoke with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services director about the upcoming closure. Here are the highlights: