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Iowans
with disabilities have many opportunities today, including the potential
to influence public policy. The key to unlocking this power is civic and political participation, and ID Action will prepare you for this exciting journey. The Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council launched the nonpartisan initiative, Iowans with Disabilities in Action (ID Action) because Iowans with disabilities have been an underrepresented, overlooked population. But, that’s changing. From registering to vote and promoting an issue or candidate, to running for office, ID Action will give you a greater voice in Iowa politics and in charting your own destiny. According to the U.S. Census, there are more than 450,000 Iowans with disabilities; if a fraction of that number begin flexing their political muscle, it would greatly influence the laws that we live by. Many industry and political partners continue to step forward to support ID Action, including the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, the Iowa Association of Community Providers, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), the Statewide Independent Living Council, and both the Republican and Democratic parties of Iowa, among others.
Don’t wait! Get informed and prepare for action. Register today. There is no cost or obligation and your participation will remain private. You will receive a free Registration Card and ID Action brochure (also available in Braille) that outlines questions to get started. In addition, we will send you quarterly newsletters with helpful news and advice that makes voting and political participation easier. More benefits are coming. It’s easy to join and it’s your right.
Tell Others. Your participation in ID Action shows you care about your community and this state. Please tell others about ID Action and ask them to get involved. Email or print off the ID Action newsletter for friends and family. The more who know, the more who benefit.
ID Action is a nonpartisan service of the Iowa Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council. |
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