Category Archives: Self-advocacy

Winter 2021 Issue of “Possibilities in Education and Training” Published

Winter 2021 Issue of “Possibilities in Education and Training” Published
Featured Article Tells a Story of Resiliency and Independence  Read the latest issue of the “Possibilities in Education and Training” newsletter. The lead article features Mary Sue Adams, a Waterloo resident who recently moved from Harmony House, a facility serving individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, to a house she designed herself. Mary…
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Special Issue of “Possibilities in Education in Training” Is Published

Subject of article, Shane Fetui, tells his story... In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Conner Training Connection is very pleased to announce the new issue of our quarterly newsletter, “Possibilities in Education and Training,” has been published. This is the first issue that features a story written by the subject of the article,…
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Statewide Organizations Announce Publication of Managed Care Resource

Handbook Explains Complicated System in Common Sense Terms The Iowa Managed Care Ombudsman Program, Disability Rights Iowa, and ID Action recently published “How to be Your Own Best Advocate:  A Guide on How to Navigate Managed Care in Iowa.”  The publication introduces readers to the concept of managed care, then covers key topics such as…
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Iowa ABLE accounts are now available…

Iowa ABLE accounts are now available…
ABLE accounts are now available in Iowa... ABLE - Achieving a Better Life Experience Iowans with disabilities and their families are now able to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for assistance programs such as SSI and Medicaid. Tax-free ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are now available in Iowa through IAble, the state's…
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