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WELCOME
The Iowa DD Council works to create change with and for persons
with developmental disabilities so they can live, work, learn, and play in the community of their choosing.
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Join the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) Network to connect with more than 9,000 Iowans who want to be more involved civically and politically in the state.
Joining is free, and it gives you access to the latest information and resources to help you take action in your community and state. Let your voice be heard! Become a member of the DD Council network today.
How You Will Benefit
- Get DD Council newsletters and publications.
- Access valuable information on disability-related issues.
- Learn how to register to vote and know your rights.
- Understand candidate backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Get details on political parties and how to join a party.
- Look up legislator contact information.
- Tap into a wealth of advocacy resources and more.
INFONET
Access policy information, tools, resources, and opportunities to take action on the issues important to you.
EVENTS
Find an upcoming event near you to connect with fellow advocates, meet legislators, participate in town halls, and more.
DD COUNCIL EVENTS
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2pm DD Council Legislative Reception
2:30pm Allies in Advocacy press Conference
4:30pm Allies in Advocacy Legislative Reception
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9:30am Town Hall-Waverly
12pm Capitol Chat
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8am Legislative Coffee-Guthrie County
8am Legislative Coffee-Mills County
9am Legislative Coffee-Dubuque
9:30am Legislative Cracker Barrel-Dubuque
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9am Office Hours-Des Moines
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6pm Legislative Forum-Des Moines
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12pm Medicaid: What is at stake and how to advocate!
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
DDAM 2025: Celebrate the Resilience of Iowa Families! -
Listen to the stories of families with real life experience has they navigate through services and support and persistently advocate for their children.
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DD COUNCIL NEWS
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This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $774,176 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.