Name: From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community
Start: 2025-11-13T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-13T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community

The Harkin Institute offers programming, experiences, research, and connectivity focused on four areas that defined Senator Harkin’s career – labor and employment, people with disabilities, retirement security, and wellness and nutrition.

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Join us for an event on the state of disability legislation in our country on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

<h3>Event Summary:</h3> Join the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance for a panel discussion, resource fair, and networking reception at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center on November 13, 2025. Panelists will discuss the state of disability legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. Members of the Iowa Disability Policy Alliance will have tables with information and resources before and after the event. Light refreshments will be provided.Senator Tom Harkin (retired) will provide opening remarks.

Panelists: Michael Couvillon, PhD, Professor of Education, Drake University Liz Matney, Andeli Consulting LLC and former State Medicaid Director Ben Shuberg, CEO, Iowa Association of Community Providers Alex Watters, Self-Advocate Gray TV Iowa Political Director Dave Price will moderate the panel.

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