With the transition of support of the ID Action Youth Advisory Board to CYC, the youth decided it was time for a name change. The new name, created by the youth, is the “Iowa Disabilities Group”.
The Group is specifically designed for young adults, ages 16-22, who have a developmental disability. The intent is to provide input on how to engage youth in community, school, and political life.
Up to twelve youth/young adults comprise the group. Formal meetings will be held every other week with social, volunteer, and networking opportunities provided on a regular basis and social opportunities held monthly. Get involved here!
During the summer of 2011, the group began to address issues of bullying by designing a workshop for middle school students about how all people have different strengths. The group was able to share the workshop with two groups of youth and anticipates being able to share their work with other groups in Iowa.
For more information, contact us or call us at 515-243-4292.
This resource guide can help parents of youth and youth who are transitioning from high school to life after school navigate the various resources available to them. Published by the Polk County Transition Advisory Council.
ID Action Focus Groups
In 2009, CYC conducted nine focus groups with youth who have disabilities from across the state to understand the barriers they face when engaging in their community. Sponsored by ID Action, this work will help agencies create better ways to meet the needs of this diverse group of students. This has been a truly powerful project as we have heard from students with all sorts of disabilities about the struggles they face every day, and their overwhelmingly positive perspectives on life.
Please e-mail us if you would like a synopsis of the findings.