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Iowans
with disabilities have many opportunities today, including the potential
to influence public policy.
From
better public transportation and job training to Medicaid
reimbursement, Iowans with disabilities can have a powerful voice in
society, our economy and 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. |