Acreage Living, August 2002, Vol.8, no.8

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, October 2002, Vol.8, no.9

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, October/November 2003

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, November 2002, Vol.8, no.10

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, December 2002, Vol.8, no.11

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, June-July 2003

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Acreage Living, August-September 2003

Monthly newsletter for people in Iowa that live on Acreages, produced by Iowa State University Copperative Extension.

Universal Design for Better Living The Essential Bathroom, May 2004

An easy-living home requires a full-sized bathroom on the main level. Family members will appreciate the extra space and guests of all ages and abilities will feel more welcome. At a minimum, you’ll need a five foot circle of open floor space for maneuvering a wheelchair between bathroom fixtures. A small powder room won’t work for guests who use walkers or wheelchairs. A shower stall—with no curb to step over—is more convenient than a tub for most guests. Make sure the doorway opening for the bathroom is at least 32 inches wide (preferably 36 inches). Universal design features, such as these, make homes better for everyone.

Universal Design for Better Living: “Where to Get Gadgets and Gizmos”, May 2004

If they don’t carry the item, ask them to order it for you. Look at discount stores, such as Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or Menard’s (they are more likely to carry items with universal design features). Look at the “Gadgets and Gizmos” section of the Iowa State University Extension Web site on “Universal Design & Home Accessibility.”

NRS State Data Quality Standards Checklist, 2002

The NRS state data quality standards identify the policies, processes and materials that states and local programs should have in place to collect valid and reliable data for the National Reporting System (NRS). The Division of Adult Education (DAEL) within the Office of Vocational and Adult Education developed the standards to define the characteristics of high quality state and local data collection systems for the NRS. The standards provide an organized way for DAEL to understand the quality of NRS data collection within the states and also provide guidance to states on how to improve their systems. States are to complete this checklist, which incorporates the standards, with their annual NRS data submission to rate their level of implementation of the standards. The accompanying policy document describes DAEL’s requirements for state conformance to the standards and explains the use of the information from this checklist.

Independent Living Program, Fall 2006

A Day in the Life of Agnes.

Independent Living Program, Summer 2006

Iowa's Visually-Impaired and Blind Seniors Gain Confidence and Independence!

Independent Living Program, Spring 2006

The Iowa Department for the Blind partnered with The Lodge of Ashworth retirement community in West Des Moines to bring information to visually impaired residents, friends and family. The Lodge furnished refreshments, and the Department furnished the programming.

Independent Living Program, Winter 2006

LENORE'S STORY Lenore Barnes began losing vision in her early eighties due to macular degeneration. In her mid-eighties she quit driving and purchased a CCTV. Her vision continued to decrease, and while the CCTV remained helpful it was of diminishing benefit.

Independent Living Program, Vol. 2, 2007

The Iowa Department for the Blind is the state agency that serves Iowans with vision loss. Services are free, confidential and available statewide. "There are no limitations to what you can do with training and a positive attitude." (All quotes in this newsletter are from former training participants). At the Iowa Department for the Blind, we believe in a positive approach to blindness. Vision loss alone should not prevent anyone from being independent. For this reason, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to obtain the skills necessary for independence.