Overview On Tuesday, July 28, the Iowa Department for the Blind hosted a Mini Skills Retreat at Maquoketa Caves State Park in Maquoketa, Iowa. Led by four Rehabilitation Teachers, the retreat gave IDB clients an opportunity to build independent living, …
Meet Brianna Murray In this episode of Inside IDB, Director Stacy Cervenka interviews IDB's new Orientation Center for the Blind Administrator, Brianna Murray. After recently moving from New Jersey, Brianna brings experience in vocational …
Overview In this video, Iowa Department for the Blind Director Stacy Cervenka speaks with Iowa Workforce Development staff about the services and resources available to Iowans with disabilities. She is joined by: Brandy McOmber, who discusses Iowa …
Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in recognition of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6, 2026.
DeafBlind Awareness Week In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka interviews Carol Manning, IDB's DeafBlind Specialist. Carol discusses DeafBlind culture, the services IDB provides to DeafBlind Iowans, and the importance of DeafBlind Awareness Week. …
When does the program run? June 8th through July 31st How much does it cost? FREE When to join us? Virtually Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm – 1:45pm Monday: ART Clue Connections! Wednesday: Interactive Exploratory Investigation! Friday: STEM Theme Lab …
Overview The Leadership Education Advocacy Program (LEAP) begins in less than a week! During LEAP, pre-ETS students ages 14-21 have the opportunity to explore career pathways and postsecondary opportunities, develop independence and self-advocacy skills, …
Meet Mary At 77 years old, Mary Sonksen continues to demonstrate that independence can last throughout every stage of life. A Des Moines resident, Mary has been legally blind since birth and has spent much of her life advocating for and supporting others …
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