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The Iowa Department of Human Rights (DHR) brings strength to Iowa's rich heritage. Our three divisions - Community Action Agencies, Community Advocacy and Services, and Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning - work to reduce cultural, social, and economic barriers to opportunities for Iowans to succeed.
Youth Leadership Academy
The Youth Leadership Academy is an opportunity for students with disabilities ages 14-21, to build valuable leadership skills this Summer. Be sure to attend the Informational Session on May 24th to learn more about this exciting academy!
Applications due June 16, 2023.
Summer Career Academy for the
Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is hosting the First Summer Career Academy for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing youth, aged 14-17 yrs old at the University of Iowa. This immersive opportunity runs from Monday July 17th to Friday July 21st. Students must be IVRS, or Iowa Dept. for the Blind Eligible to attend. Click this link to register.
People You Should Know: Matthew Gilbert
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At the Department of Human Rights, we are honored to know many Iowans who work without fanfare to make our state better. Our People You Should Know series will introduce you to Iowans who give their skills, talents and knowledge to make a real difference in Human Rights in Iowa.
This month we feature Waterloo based community Advocate, Matthew Gilbert, Esq.
Learn about Matthew and other People You Should Know by subscribing to Iowa Department of Human Rights on YouTube.
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The Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Nominations
It's not too late to submit nominations for the 2023 Women's Hall of Fame and the Cristine Wilson Medal for Justice and Equality!
Complete the applicable nomination form below with all supporting materials and send them to women@iowa.gov by April 1, 2023.
For questions, contact women@iowa.gov or 515-281-4470. Women's Hall of Fame.
Funding Opportunities - Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
The Iowa Department of Human Rights has two funding opportunities:
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention - Pre-Charge Diversion (#501801)
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention - Services for Black Girls (#501789)
The application due date is April 28, 2023. Additional details can be found at iowagrants.gov. Funding for awarded programs is made available by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Upcoming DHR Meetings
To view upcoming DHR public meetings, please visit the meetings calendar at https://humanrights.iowa.gov/calendar. You can view a schedule of all the meetings or filter it by boards, commissions, and councils.
Are there other resources we should know about? Let us know.
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Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-242-5640 or 1-800-351-4659
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