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Get ready to treat your taste buds and make a powerful difference! The Des Moines Chapter of the Iowa Council of the United Blind is thrilled to kick off our exciting Fall Fundraiser, featuring an irresistible lineup of gourmet popcorn, crunchy pretzels, and melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy! Whether you are craving a savory snack for game day, a sweet indulgence for movie night, or the perfect festive gift for family and friends, our online store makes supporting our mission e

Meta Smart Glasses Distribution Event for Blind Veterans The Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) is proud to partner with the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and Meta to distribute Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to blind veterans. Eligible blind veterans can receive a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at no cost during this special distribution event. For people who are blind or have low vision, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses can provide greater access to visual information

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ADVOCACY! The Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) is honored to be the Spotlight Sponsor of the 13th Annual Make Your Mark! Conference! Join usSeptember 16–17at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames. Make Your Mark! creates opportunities for people to connect, strengthen their advocacy skills, and turn their voices into action—goals that closely align with ICUB’s mission. WHAT TO EXPECT Two days filled with keynote speakers, workshops, panel discus

Convention weekend is almost here, and we have another great reason to join us! The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Des Moines will be joining us as an exhibitor on Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will be available to help individuals register to vote, update voter registration information, answer questions, and more. Be sure to stop by their table and take advantage of this opportunity! Then, on Saturday morning at

Don't miss your chance to join us for the 2026 Iowa Council of the United Blind State Convention as we come together to celebrate The Power of Our Voice! Important deadlines: Hotel reservations must be made by August 10 to receive the convention room rate. Meal selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the Across Iowa Chapter pizza gathering must be submitted by August 16. Be sure to join us Friday evening for our panel, Accommodations for Education and Career Success. Pan

Dear Members and Friends, The Des Moines Chapter of the Iowa Council of the United Blind is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Hear Us Roar! Celebrating Disability Pride at Blank Park Zoo on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This exciting event is a celebration, with a full day of experiences for everyone to enjoy. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including Creature Features, an ice cream social, lunch, giraffe, pa

Published by the IOWA COUNCIL OF THE UNITED BLIND An American Council of the Blind Affiliate Website: www.icublind.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com › Pages › Businesses › nonprofit organization Lori Trujillo-Roush, President 304 W. Cedar St. Goldfield, IA 50542 866-436-0141 E-mail: president@icublind.org Karen Keninger, Co-Editor 515-333-9612 E-mail: kakeninger@gmail.com Sandy Tigges, Co-Editor 515-277-1256 Email: tigges@dwx.com Table of Contents ICUB’s Presidential Re

We are excited to announce that Ariel Silverman, Director of Research with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), will be joining us at the 2026 ICUB Convention, “The Power of Our Voice,” taking place August 28–29, 2026. Ariel will be presenting on artificial intelligence and how AI can be used as a powerful tool in everyday life, accessibility, and advocacy. Our convention will once again be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines Northwest, located at 4800 Merle H

On May 19th, the Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) was thrilled to be at the State Capitol to witness Governor Reynolds sign House File 2585 into law! We are incredibly proud to say that 14 of our dedicated ICUB members traveled to the Capitol to show their support,highlighting just how committed ICUB is to advocating for the blind and low vision community. It was an honor to collaborate with our friends and partners at the Iowa Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council a

ACB Statement Regarding the ADA Title II Interim Final Rule The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply troubled by the Interim Final Rule (IFR) published on April 20 by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Title II website regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessing websites has become so ingrained in daily life that most Americans are likely unaware how often they rely on them. However, because many websites are coded improperly, people