Next month, the Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus will hold its first Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Conference in Cedar Rapids.

Spearheaded by Disability Caucus under the leadership of Chair Catherine Crist, the conference will teach activists how to communicate effectively with legislators, self-advocate, and participate in the structure of the Democratic Party. Campaigns and organizers will be briefed on how to effectively include people with disabilities and ensure access to campaign activities.

The conference will also feature Senator Tom Harkin, a keynote speaker, and a Democratic gubernatorial candidate forum.

WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WHERE: Plumbers & Fitters Local 125 – Training Center (JATC), 5101 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

RSVP: Attendees RSVP here by midnight October 2nd, Press should RSVP to Catherine Crist at IDP.disabilitycaucus@gmail.com by midnight October 2nd.

SCHEDULE:

 

8:00 – 8:45 Registration and Coffee with the Caucuses, Chat with the Candidates
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome
9:00 – 9:20 Opening comments by Senator Tom Harkin
9:20 -11:35 General Session
Great Plains ADA, Disability Rights Iowa, Medicare for All, ADA Voting Machine
11:35 -11:50 Break and serve lunch
11:50 -12:20 Keynote Speaker
12:20 -12:50 Panel Discussion
1:00 – 1:50 Caucus to Convention
1:50 – 2:40 Listening Post
1:50 – 3:00 Great Plains ADA, Disability Rights Iowa, IDPDC, Best Practices (Candidate Staff Training)
2:40 – 3:00 Conference Closing Remarks and Meet and Greet with Candidates and Legislators
3:00 – 4:30 Governor Candidates’ Forum