Des Moines, IA β Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Don Wirth as the newest Commissioner of the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Don brings a unique perspective to the role, having first connected with the department in the early 1990s as a client, as he began losing vision. Through IDBβs job retention services, he successfully remained in his position as Director of Finance at WOI Radio and Television and later served as Director of Finance for Iowa Public Radio until his retirement.
In addition to his personal experience, Don is actively engaged in the community. He currently serves on the Friends of the Library and the Library Consumer Advisory Committee, has led the Across Iowa Chapter of ICUB, and facilitates the Ames Low Vision Support Group.
βDonβs lived experience and long-standing commitment to the community will be a tremendous asset to the Commission,β said Director Stacy Cervenka.