From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community, 13 November | Event in Des Moines

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

The Harkin Institute

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Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm

2 hours

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

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Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-06:00)

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center

2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

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From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community
Join us for an event on the state of disability legislation in our country on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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Event Summary:


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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From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community, 13 November | Event in Des Moines
From DC to Iowa: How Policy Shifts Will Affect the Disability Community
Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Free