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SUMMARY:Closed – Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Library for the Blind & Print Disabled will be closed on Monday\, September 7\, 2026\, in observance of Labor Day. \nNormal business hours will resume on Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026.
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/closed-labor-day-2/
LOCATION:Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Adult Library Program,Educators,IMC,Library Hours,Parents,Youth,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Closed - Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Library for the Blind & Print Disabled will be closed on Friday\, July 3\, 2026\, in observance of Independence Day. \nNormal business hours will resume on Monday\, July 6\, 2026.
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/closed-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Educators,IMC,Library Hours,Youth
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SUMMARY:IDB STEM Fest
DESCRIPTION:Let the Sunshine In!  IDB STEM Fest \nFree and open to the public. \nAll hands-on activities\, demos\, materials and handouts made with the principles of universal design in mind. \nBrought to you by: South Central Iowa Region\, Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/idb-stem-fest/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Adult Library Program,IMC,Youth Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Library":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and Braille for Paraeducators and Associates - Summer Online Course Begins
DESCRIPTION:The Instructional Materials Center and Library will be offering an 8 week online\, self-paced course focusing on providing an introduction to braille and accessible educational materials. While the course focuses on information for paraeducators and associates\, other educators may find the information useful and are welcome to register. A $200.00 honorarium will be available to those who successfully complete the training. \nMore Information
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/accessible-educational-materials-aem-and-braille-for-paraeducators-and-associates-summer-online-course-begins/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:2021 Iowa Braille Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate with the participants of the 2021 Iowa Braille Challenge during the virtual awards ceremony. \nRegistration:  https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/m1fa89qn0ygty3e/
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/2021-iowa-braille-challenge-virtual-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC,Youth Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Session: Get to Know Your Youth Library and Librarian – programs\, services and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2021 Iowa Braille Challenge\, the Library and Instructional Materials Center will offer virtual parent sessions on various topics on Mondays during February. \nRegistration:  https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/m1fa89qn0ygty3e/
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/virtual-parent-session-get-to-know-your-youth-library-and-librarian-programs-services-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Session: Braille Tech – eReaders\, Notetakers and More
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2021 Iowa Braille Challenge\, the Library and Instructional Materials Center will offer virtual parent sessions on various topics on Mondays during February. \nRegistration:  https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/m1fa89qn0ygty3e/
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/virtual-parent-session-braille-tech-ereaders-notetakers-and-more/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Session: How Students Can Use Bookshare and BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the 2021 Iowa Braille Challenge\, the Library and Instructional Materials Center will offer virtual parent sessions on various topics on Mondays during February. \nRegistration:  https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/m1fa89qn0ygty3e/
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/virtual-parent-session-how-students-can-use-bookshare-and-bard-braille-and-audio-reading-download/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:2021 Iowa Braille Challenge Virtual Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick-off the 2021 Iowa Braille Challenge with a virtual opening ceremony. \nRegistration:  https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/m1fa89qn0ygty3e/ \nThe Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind in North America for students who are blind or visually impaired. Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills\, which are essential to academic and employment success.  Any blind or low vision student in grades 1 – 12 who can read and write braille is eligible to participate in the Braille Challenge.  https://idbimclibrary.blog/braille-programs/braille-challenge/ \n 
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/2021-iowa-braille-challenge-virtual-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:IMC,Youth Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Instructional Materials Center":MAILTO:library@blind.state.ia.us
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SUMMARY:IMC Webinar:  Getting Your Student Started With Screen Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration \nWith technology becoming more and more prevalent in education be it in the classroom or online\, having access to screen reading technology is a vital tool for low vison/blind students.  A lot of educators struggle with where to start due to the amount of information as well as the learning curve with any new technology.  This webinar taught by our Accessible Media Specialist Tyler Swett who will address those barriers as well as resources to get your student started with using a screen reader
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/imc-webinar-getting-your-student-started-with-screen-readers/
LOCATION:Online Event
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