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Join National Down Syndrome Society @NDSS “Navigating Behavior” webinar on May 28 at 6 PM EST. Learn practical strategies and resources to help families and caregivers respond to challenging behaviors. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know - npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-…

Schools Have Another Year to Make Websites Accessible. Why That Matters via @educationweek edweek.org/technology/sch…

Save this post for later 📌 Important Primary Election dates are right around the corner, including when in-person absentee voting begins and Primary Election Day on June 2. Visit voterready.iowa.gov for everything you need to be ready. #MakeAPlan

🧡 May is Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) Awareness Month! Learn more and share to help raise awareness. #TogetherWeDazzle 📖 What is EDS? ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/ 📖 What is HSD? ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-hsd/

Join the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: A Systematic Approach to PDF Accessibility Tuesday, May 19 from 1:00–2:30 PM ET accessibilityonline.org/cioc-508/sessi…

National OI Awareness Week is May 2–9, 2026, raising awareness for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic condition that causes bones to break easily. Learn more: What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta? @OIFoundation oif.org/what-is-osteog…

Today is National #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay! For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people. Learn more: samhsa.gov/about/digital-…

May is Lupus Awareness Month—let’s Make Lupus Visible! It's is a time to lift voices, share knowledge, and support those living with lupus. 💡 Take the “Know Lupus” quiz to test your knowledge! #LupusAwarenessMonth #MakeLupusVisible knowlupus.lupus.org/?_gl=1*1d98bjs…

Applications are open for the 2026 Tony Coelho Media Scholarship! @AAPD is accepting applications from HS seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment. Deadline: May 29 aapd.com/tony-coelho-me…

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What’s New in Google Accessibility | Episode 12 youtu.be/s0M79zWRKps?si… via @YouTube

Tips for Helping a Person With a Disability Vote! @TheArcUS thearc.org/resource/tips-…

The countdown to summer is on! Make sure to get registered for Iowa School for the Deaf's summer camps soon. • Explorers Summer Camp: June 21–26 • Weekenders Summer Camp: July 9–12 Registration link and more details can be found here: iowaschoolforthedeaf.org/summer-camp

@uiowa music therapy program marks 50 years - The Daily Iowan dailyiowan.com/2026/04/21/ui-…

Thirty-six vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in Iowa will soon step into stable housing—and a fresh sense of hope—through 399 Housing, a Permanent Supportive Housing program led by the YWCA Clinton Empowerment Center in downtown Clinton. catholicmessenger.net/2026/04/openin…

CAPITOL CHATS Each month, Iowa DD Council hosts Capitol Chats—an opportunity to hear directly from the public policy manager and lobbyist about the issues that matter most to you. 📅 May 8, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register here: tinyurl.com/may-8-capitol-…

It's #911Education Month! 📲 Teach kids how to call 911 & equip them with valuable skills to handle emergencies & ensure their safety. ☑️ Train kids to recognize when to dial 911 ☑️ Practice saying full name/address ☑️ Role-play emergency scenarios go.iowa.gov/5qMB

#TransitionTuesday: Workplace accommodations can help people with disabilities succeed on the job. Explore practical tools on employment supports, workplace access, and self-advocacy: askjan.org/toolkit/index.… #WorkplaceAccess #EmploymentSupport

Getting to appointments, the store or community events should not be a barrier to independence. #Transportation services are available in many communities to help #OlderAdults stay engaged. 1-800-677-1116 | Email: eldercarelocator@usaging.org | Chat: ow.ly/Kbaj50X7WWm.