Iowa Blind and Visually Impaired Childrens Support Group

10/16/2026

Here is the info I have been asked to share. Want a Fun, Accessible, Allergy friendly, Family Freindly Halloween Night of crafts, trick or treating and sensory activities in Des Moines?!!!! Check out the poster and it's picture description below!!!

The poster below has a light orange background with spider webs on the top and bottom and black text. There is also an orange box with white text in the middle. The text reads: You are invited to Harkin Halloween on October 30th from 4-7pm at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center! Join us for an inclusive and accessible Halloween trick or treating event! This event is designed for all children, including those with disabilities, neurodivergence, and dietary restrictions. This event is a partnership between the Disability Coalition, Unity Roundtable, & the Harkin Center.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

End of poster, with more spider webs

10/15/2026

09/01/2026

Just thought I would give an update on Zachary. This is his second year of college. He is studying to go into education. Last year he had a roommate, this year he has a room to himself. Looking at options to where he will be next year for schooling.

07/28/2026

Another loss, I thought I would share. Michael was the one that gave away a new Perkins Brallier each year to a child in Iowa. I believe they were given away at the family Spring Conferences.

Celebrate the life of Michael Hoenig, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Weerts Funeral Home.

07/26/2026

Sad news, saw this and I thought I would share.

https://www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com/obituary/alexis-long?lud=14777DA9F91D1F4CD04663E392A20B30&fbclid=IwY2xjawTS-ftwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMXN0RmlVZldsNzJlbktXQzhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXKyoRiO2wgY3Ieyuv7db_ZuT6SEzpZjgeQ5fQfdbfUbQc7L37zrTT5wShts_aem_-dWVhag3g8EFc17Hfl2blA

Alexis Long, 28 formerly of New Sharon passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1030 am Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. A visitation will be

07/08/2026

Auction at the Iowa Braille School in Vinton.

The building's owner says the auction is necessary to make space for future tenants.

04/22/2026

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-introduces-new-accessibility-features-including-braille-note-taker-2025-05-13/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRWEI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetUbtS07aEECICUjBf4MgaFDa9TwFGbLvED4W8YsqxC93_dd68G8WWCQckbM_aem_XrF3b8RCXmz-K98eLk2J4w

Apple said on Tuesday it is bringing a host of new features later this year that are geared towards making its devices more accessible, including a braille note taker and expanded 'zoom' for its mixed-reality headsets, Vision Pro.

04/13/2026

Came across this today. You can get your Discover card in braille. Just thought I would share.

04/07/2026

Info to share

Last week, Director Stacy Cervenka was officially confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Read the full press release: https://blind.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-04-03/director-stacy-cervenka-confirmed-iowa-senate

04/06/2026

Very interesting article.

The new ADA rule "is essentially flipping that to say, from now on, everything digital must be born accessible,"

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5720191/digital-accessibility-college-education-disability?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawRBBvVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVgwt6pJkc1Hsk2HeC7GnAiaP4w8qjOuSHfdqd0ttyVYyvAb5uOXn04FHeeg_aem_Li0DxOIuJ6zpWGkl7-AnyA

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.