Newsroom See what's new with the Iowa Department for the Blind. Displaying 16 - 30 of 74 results. Title Press Release Nonvisual Cleaning Tips & Techniques for Spring! With the nicer weather upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your living space. Learn some tips & tricks that may help you! Display Date April 2, 2026 Image Press Release Women Who Helped Shape the Iowa Department for the Blind This March, we recognize a few of the women who have played a vital role in shaping our programs, supporting our clients, and building a strong culture at IDB. Display Date March 25, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 7: Blind & Low Vision Running Club Join Stacy Cervenka as she chats with Bettina Dolinsek and fellow runners from the Blind & Low Vision Running Club ! Display Date March 20, 2026 Image Press Release VR Town Hall Series: Understanding Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities A new series of town halls aims to help the public better understand the full range of services available for this critical area of the workforce. Display Date March 17, 2026 Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - March 2026 Learn about the different workshops available for Pre-ETS students this month! Display Date March 4, 2026 Image Press Release IDB is Taking Over @DRAKECAREERS Instagram From February 23-27, the Iowa Department for the Blind will be "taking over" the Drake Career Services Instagram page! Display Date February 23, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 6: Government Communications Day Friday, February 20, marks Government Communicators Day, a day to honor the outstanding efforts of public communicators. Display Date February 20, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Library for the Blind Launches Accessible Virtual Music Program Last month, the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled kicked off a new virtual program, called Music Introduction & Exploration. Display Date February 16, 2026 Image Press Release Orientation Center Enrollment Quadruples with New Flexible Training Option The Specific Skills Track allows students greater flexibility in selecting classes and setting a schedule that fits their individual needs. Display Date February 12, 2026 Image Press Release February is Low Vision Awareness Month February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and approximately 7 million people in the United States experience vision loss or live with low vision. Display Date February 6, 2026 Image Press Release Celebrate the 2026 Braille Challenge with a "Love, Braille" T-Shirt To help us celebrate the 2026 Iowa Regional Braille Challenge on February 14, 2026, the Library is pleased to offer Love, Braille t-shirts. Display Date January 26, 2026 Image Press Release Summer Internship & Job Shadow Opportunities Learn about IDB's summer internship opportunities. Display Date January 23, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 5: Braille Production Learn how braille materials are created and distributed at the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date January 21, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed January 19, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on January 19, 2026. Display Date January 16, 2026 Image Press Release New Year, New Skills: Build Confidence at the Orientation Center In 2026, build your confidence and independence at the Orientation Center for the Blind. Display Date January 8, 2026 Image Pagination First page First Previous page Prev Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed Secondary Navigation Menu About IDB Mission, Vision, Values & Culture Meet Our Director Job Postings Newsroom Success Stories Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities Policies & Guidelines Gifts & Bequest Fund Guidelines Laws and Codes RFPs Employee Manual Iowa Commission for the Blind Board Approval Policy Board Packets Meeting Minutes
Displaying 16 - 30 of 74 results. Title Press Release Nonvisual Cleaning Tips & Techniques for Spring! With the nicer weather upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your living space. Learn some tips & tricks that may help you! Display Date April 2, 2026 Image Press Release Women Who Helped Shape the Iowa Department for the Blind This March, we recognize a few of the women who have played a vital role in shaping our programs, supporting our clients, and building a strong culture at IDB. Display Date March 25, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 7: Blind & Low Vision Running Club Join Stacy Cervenka as she chats with Bettina Dolinsek and fellow runners from the Blind & Low Vision Running Club ! Display Date March 20, 2026 Image Press Release VR Town Hall Series: Understanding Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities A new series of town halls aims to help the public better understand the full range of services available for this critical area of the workforce. Display Date March 17, 2026 Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - March 2026 Learn about the different workshops available for Pre-ETS students this month! Display Date March 4, 2026 Image Press Release IDB is Taking Over @DRAKECAREERS Instagram From February 23-27, the Iowa Department for the Blind will be "taking over" the Drake Career Services Instagram page! Display Date February 23, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 6: Government Communications Day Friday, February 20, marks Government Communicators Day, a day to honor the outstanding efforts of public communicators. Display Date February 20, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Library for the Blind Launches Accessible Virtual Music Program Last month, the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled kicked off a new virtual program, called Music Introduction & Exploration. Display Date February 16, 2026 Image Press Release Orientation Center Enrollment Quadruples with New Flexible Training Option The Specific Skills Track allows students greater flexibility in selecting classes and setting a schedule that fits their individual needs. Display Date February 12, 2026 Image Press Release February is Low Vision Awareness Month February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and approximately 7 million people in the United States experience vision loss or live with low vision. Display Date February 6, 2026 Image Press Release Celebrate the 2026 Braille Challenge with a "Love, Braille" T-Shirt To help us celebrate the 2026 Iowa Regional Braille Challenge on February 14, 2026, the Library is pleased to offer Love, Braille t-shirts. Display Date January 26, 2026 Image Press Release Summer Internship & Job Shadow Opportunities Learn about IDB's summer internship opportunities. Display Date January 23, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 5: Braille Production Learn how braille materials are created and distributed at the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date January 21, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed January 19, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on January 19, 2026. Display Date January 16, 2026 Image Press Release New Year, New Skills: Build Confidence at the Orientation Center In 2026, build your confidence and independence at the Orientation Center for the Blind. Display Date January 8, 2026 Image Pagination First page First Previous page Prev Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed Secondary Navigation Menu About IDB Mission, Vision, Values & Culture Meet Our Director Job Postings Newsroom Success Stories Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities Policies & Guidelines Gifts & Bequest Fund Guidelines Laws and Codes RFPs Employee Manual Iowa Commission for the Blind Board Approval Policy Board Packets Meeting Minutes
Press Release Nonvisual Cleaning Tips & Techniques for Spring! With the nicer weather upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your living space. Learn some tips & tricks that may help you! Display Date April 2, 2026 Image
Press Release Women Who Helped Shape the Iowa Department for the Blind This March, we recognize a few of the women who have played a vital role in shaping our programs, supporting our clients, and building a strong culture at IDB. Display Date March 25, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 7: Blind & Low Vision Running Club Join Stacy Cervenka as she chats with Bettina Dolinsek and fellow runners from the Blind & Low Vision Running Club ! Display Date March 20, 2026 Image
Press Release VR Town Hall Series: Understanding Workforce Services for Iowans with Disabilities A new series of town halls aims to help the public better understand the full range of services available for this critical area of the workforce. Display Date March 17, 2026
Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - March 2026 Learn about the different workshops available for Pre-ETS students this month! Display Date March 4, 2026 Image
Press Release IDB is Taking Over @DRAKECAREERS Instagram From February 23-27, the Iowa Department for the Blind will be "taking over" the Drake Career Services Instagram page! Display Date February 23, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 6: Government Communications Day Friday, February 20, marks Government Communicators Day, a day to honor the outstanding efforts of public communicators. Display Date February 20, 2026 Image
Press Release Iowa Library for the Blind Launches Accessible Virtual Music Program Last month, the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled kicked off a new virtual program, called Music Introduction & Exploration. Display Date February 16, 2026 Image
Press Release Orientation Center Enrollment Quadruples with New Flexible Training Option The Specific Skills Track allows students greater flexibility in selecting classes and setting a schedule that fits their individual needs. Display Date February 12, 2026 Image
Press Release February is Low Vision Awareness Month February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and approximately 7 million people in the United States experience vision loss or live with low vision. Display Date February 6, 2026 Image
Press Release Celebrate the 2026 Braille Challenge with a "Love, Braille" T-Shirt To help us celebrate the 2026 Iowa Regional Braille Challenge on February 14, 2026, the Library is pleased to offer Love, Braille t-shirts. Display Date January 26, 2026 Image
Press Release Summer Internship & Job Shadow Opportunities Learn about IDB's summer internship opportunities. Display Date January 23, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 5: Braille Production Learn how braille materials are created and distributed at the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date January 21, 2026 Image
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed January 19, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on January 19, 2026. Display Date January 16, 2026 Image
Press Release New Year, New Skills: Build Confidence at the Orientation Center In 2026, build your confidence and independence at the Orientation Center for the Blind. Display Date January 8, 2026 Image
