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
Press Release 2025 Wrapped: Advancing Opportunities for Blind and Low Vision Iowans Director Stacy Cervenka presents an overview of IDB’s key opportunities, partnerships, and innovations from 2025. Display Date January 1, 2026 Image
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed December 24-25, 2025 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed December 24-25, 2025. Display Date December 23, 2025 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 4: Airport Navigation as a Blind Traveler Join Greg DeWall, a blind husband and parent, as he navigates the Des Moines International Airport. Display Date December 12, 2025 Image
Press Release Available For Purchase: Braille is Beautiful and Making Strides, Moving Forward T-shirts Our Braille is Beautiful and Making Strides, Moving Forward T-shirts are available again—but only for a limited time! Display Date December 5, 2025 Image
Press Release IDB's New Mission, Vision, and Values The Iowa Department for the Blind Announces New Mission, Vision, and Values Display Date December 1, 2025 Image
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed November 26-28, 2025 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed November 26-28, 2025 Display Date November 25, 2025 Image
Press Release Client Spotlight: James Fox James Fox was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was only 13 years old. Years later, he completely lost his vision due to diabetic retinopathy. Display Date November 24, 2025 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 3: National Diabetes Month Interview Join Director Stacy Cervenka as she chats with Lynn Ballif, a blind registered dietitian, and Bridgit Kuenning, a blind mom living with type 1 diabetes. Display Date November 20, 2025 Image
Press Release Red Tape Review BEP ECBV ECBV to meet virtually for BEP rule revisions. Link to meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83398686528?pwd=YvN9bxmN1wAwb8SlRDJ8t85UuclVJQ.1 Display Date November 19, 2025 Image
