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Blind Iowan progresses on path to vocational goals
T.J. Fredriksen of the Sioux City area, a blind Iowan working towards his goal of becoming a mechanic, was recently featured in the television story linked below. Check out his progress and experiences at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City:
IDB VR Client Yesenia Leanos featured on KCCI
Yesenia Leanos, of Perry, Iowa, is featured in a great story on KCCI News Channel 8. Her work helping to keep the recently revived Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa spotless is featured. To prepare for employment at the hotel, Yesenia has worked with two members of the Iowa Department for the Blind's Vocational Rehablilitation staff--David Lenz and Toni Reimers--and Assistive Technology Specialist Laurie Holtry. We congratulate all four for their hard work!
Watch the story here:
http://bit.ly/N5RPQX
2014 Iowa Braille Challenge brings smiles, results
2014 Iowa Braille Challenge brings smiles, results
IDB offers Apple iOS7 VoiceOver workshops
Technology specialists from the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) will be offering workshops to help the department's consumers get up to speed with Apple iOS7 VoiceOver and other new features of the new operating system. Sessions will be offered at different locations around the state beginning in November. Take this opportunity to increase your skills on iPads that will be available for use during the workshops!
IDB welcomes new staff members
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is pleased to introduce two new staff members of the department’s leadership team. Both have previous connections to the department and both return with impressive credentials and accomplishments.
White Cane Magazine, Spring 2013, Volume 4, Issue 2
Taking the Next Step, New Beginnings
Inside
Looking back on a year of change (2012) and new beginnings at IDB
(01-15-13) The New Year has arrived and 2013 is under way at the Iowa Department for the Blind. While our work to help blind and visually impaired Iowans find and retain employment, remain independent in their homes, and live productive and fulfilling lives continues, it’s also a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. What better time to pause and review the significant accomplishments achieved during 2012?
Come “Meet the Iowa Department for the Blind” at two presentations in Estherville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 31, 2012
When: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Where: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Park View Terrace Apartments, 1715 5th Ave N
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friendship Terrace Apartments, 1709 5th Ave N
Iowa Braille Challenge promotes literacy for blind students
Blind youth test Braille skills in annual competition
Blind youth test Braille skills in annual competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2013
Where: Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth St., Des Moines, IA
When: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013
DES MOINES— Blind and visually impaired youth in grades 1 through 12 from across Iowa will gather in Des Moines on Saturday, February 2nd, to test their Braille skills in the annual Iowa Braille Challenge.
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