Disability

More Iowans with disabilities who work could qualify for government-funded health coverage through Medicaid under a bill in the Iowa House of Representatives. But those who have been pushing for changes say it wouldn’t go far enough to ensure disabled Iowans can continue to receive services if they get a job promotion or get married.

Experts discuss how to make the workplace better for people on the autism spectrum

The state of Iowa has nine Area Education Agencies that fill in the gaps for K-12 schools by offering disability and specialized services. Gov. Kim Reynolds thinks the agencies need to limit their scope, which has parents and educators concerned.

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.

Republican lawmakers are planning changes to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed overhaul of the state’s special education system after hearing feedback from parents and educators.

For many Iowans, Area Education Agencies are an invisible part of our school system. For others, they are an essential lifeline.

The State Historical Building of Iowa, including its museum and research center, fully reopened in October after five years of renovations.

As Iowa voters cast their ballots on Election Day, one western Iowa election official says state law restricts some from casting their ballots.

The Harkin Institute was founded in 2013 by Sen. Tom Harkin. Its disability-friendly headquarters lie on the Drake University campus.

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.