Our Pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS) Programming offers dynamic workplace readiness training in a variety of engaging environments designed to prepare students (ages 14-21) for post-secondary opportunities. Weekend retreats take place one weekend every month throughout the school year at different locations throughout the state. The summer program takes place in the Des Moines metro area from May to August. Students may attend all or part of the scheduled sessions as their schedule allows.
Our youth Weekend Retreats offer a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where students can catch up with old friends and meet new ones from across the state!
Weekend Retreats offer a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where students can catch up with old friends and meet new ones from across the state!
LEAP is a dynamic summer residential program for youth ages 14–21. This enriching experience empowers participants to build lifelong friendships, develop essential blindness skills, and gain the confidence needed to successfully transition to higher education or the workforce.
ACE Academy Online Trainings, powered by Sky's the Limit Communications, offers dynamic, 90-minute virtual workshops designed to prepare pre-ETS students (ages 14–21) for success in school, work, and life.
Please use this form to submit a referral to the Iowa Department for the Blind. Enter the name of the individual being referred to the Iowa Department for the Blind. We will contact the person referred to discuss our services and answer any questions.