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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

The Iowa Council of the United Blind is a consumer-run organization dedicated to improving the equality, opportunity, and independence of blind Iowans. Through education, advocacy, and a firm belief in the potential and abilities of people with vision loss, we help each other become fully participating members of our families, communities, and workplaces. We are pleased to offer a one-year non-renewable $2500 college scholarship to be available for the 2026-2027 academic y

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 President’s Report By

Save the Date 2026 Iowa Council of the United Blind Conference and Convention The Power of Our Voice August 28 – 29, 2026 Holiday Inn and Suites Des Moines Northwest 4800 Merle Hay Road Urbandale, Iowa Hotel reservations are now open. Room rate: $109 per night plus tax. To make reservations, call the Holiday Inn and Suites Des Moines Northwest at 515-278-4755 and ask for the Iowa Council of the United Blind room block. We are excited to announce that Executive Director Scott

Two key accessibility bills, HF 2118 and HF 2585, are ready for debate and a vote in the state House, and it’s time to move them forward! HF 2118 would create an accessible absentee ballot‑marking pilot program so voters with disabilities can cast a ballot privately and independently. HF 2585 would require accessible prescription drug labeling so blind Iowans can identify and manage their medications with confidence. Use Speak4 to quickly contact your legislators. It takes le