Services | Iowa Department of Human Rights

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Mar

Juvenile ReEntry Systems Task Force Meeting (Virtual)

The Juvenile ReEntry Systems Task Force will meet from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. This meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.

The agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date.

Mar

Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development Council

The Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development meets Wednesday, March 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

The agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date.

Apr

Iowa Commission of Native American Affairs Meeting

Iowa Commission of Native American Affairs will meet on Friday April 14, 2023 from 12:00 – 2:00pm.

Full Calendar

Advocacy

Assists primary customers, professional, and businesses with ADA compliance issues and policy development
Develops ways for primary customers to access information in ASL within the community and society.
Maintains resources and information to meet the accessibility needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
Provides training and workshops on a wide variety of topics including interpreting, policy development, ADA compliance, senior citizens' issues, and issues facing families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing family members.

Community Development

Develops partnerships with local agencies and businesses to better serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Facilitates advisory groups to direct DSCI on how to better meet the needs of the community.
Works with agencies and individuals to make their programs and businesses accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.

Information & Referral

Serves as an information clearinghouse a central resource for information.
Referrals that includes local, state and national deaf and hard of hearing organizations, legal rights information, access to government agencies, and much more.