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IDB outreach: diverse modes open avenues

There is power in numbers

A success story from vocational rehabilitation

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Director
Richard Sorey
richard.sorey@blind.state.ia.us

Deputy Director
Bruce Snethen
bruce.snethen@blind.state.ia.us

Iowa Commission for the Blind

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10:00  a.m.
Mike Hoenig, commission chair
Peggy Elliott, member
Jim Omvig, member

How is Nonvisual Access Technology Related to Civil Rights?

Talking Tech with Curtis Chong

The term “civil rights” is not one that comes readily to mind when a person thinks about nonvisual access technology for the blind such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, talking cell phones, scanning software, etc.

100 Years of Service

IDB Celebrates the Rich, Century-Long History of Its Building

My first three months as director have been very busy. I’ve been visiting with staff and consumers to evaluate programs and establish working relationships with our partners. IDB has been recognized as a leader in the blindness field for many years due to its great achievements.

NEWS/FEATURES

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 The IDB building: 100 years old

Using your other senses to develop new alternative techniques

Vocational rehabilitation--the long journey