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As I had promised below please find some resources in relation to our call last Monday </div>
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<b>1. Legal Rights & Protections</b></div>
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<b>The ADA Covers Interns:</b> Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), both paid and unpaid interns are protected from discrimination and entitled to
<b>"Reasonable Accommodations."</b> * <b>The "Interactive Process":</b> Once you request an accommodation, the employer is legally required to engage in a back-and-forth dialogue. It is a collaborative search for a solution, not a "yes or no" demand.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Essential Functions vs. Marginal Tasks:</b> An internship might list "driver's license required." Challenge this if the actual task is just "traveling to site visits." In Iowa, we advocate for the
<b>ability to travel</b>, not the method.</li></ul>
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<b>2. Strategic Disclosure</b></div>
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<b>Disclosure is a Choice:</b> You do not have to disclose your disability on an application. The most effective time is usually
<b>after</b> the offer is made but <b>before</b> the start date. This ensures your access technology (screen readers, magnifiers, etc.) is ready on Day 1.</li></ul>
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<b>3. The "Expert" Mindset</b></div>
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<b>Be the Consultant:</b> Most employers have never hired a blind person. Instead of saying "I need help," say "I use JAWS/NVDA to navigate spreadsheets; I just need the IT department to allow the installation."</li></ul>
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<b>III. Iowa Department for the Blind: Gifts and Bequests Fund</b></div>
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<i>This fund is for items or services that traditional state/federal funding cannot cover.</i></div>
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<b>Purpose:</b> Provides grants or loans for adaptive technology (smartphones, Braille displays), training, or home modifications that assist in vocational success or independent living.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>How to Apply:</b> Submit an application to the IDB Director. Requests under <b>
$2,500</b> are approved by the Director; over $2,500 requires Commission approval. Include two quotes for the item.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Official Guidelines:</b> <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA800aaf6d-f87a-c6ac-7f37-3585e5731ec5" target="_blank" href="https://blind.iowa.gov/about-idb/policies-guidelines/gifts-bequest-fund-guidelines">IDB Gifts & Bequest
Fund Guidelines</a></u></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Application Form:</b> <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAdb0f2395-a6f3-2f90-f938-44f4f25c172d" target="_blank" href="https://blind.iowa.gov/media/39/download?inline=">Download the PDF Form</a></u></li></ul>
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<b>IV. Professional & Legal Sources (For Reference)</b></div>
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<b>EEOC:</b> Federal authority on employment rights. <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA3f4393c4-1951-fdfb-37fe-5c8e411a89f7" target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/">eeoc.gov</a></u></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Job Accommodation Network (JAN):</b> Database of specific accommodation ideas.
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<b>ADA.gov:</b> The Department of Justice\u2019s hub for technical assistance. <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAda859597-b79d-3e1d-39a4-46022b6c05c2" target="_blank" href="https://www.ada.gov/">ada.gov</a></u></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Disability Rights Iowa:</b> State protection and advocacy for legal and VR hurdles.
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<b>V. Essential Contacts & Leadership</b></div>
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<b>Organization</b></div>
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<b>Purpose</b></div>
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<b>Iowa Dept. for the Blind (IDB)</b></div>
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VR, Technology, & Gifts/Bequests</div>
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515-281-1333 | <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA35c2033f-1901-9721-8c45-047a4a242fd6" target="_blank" href="https://blind.iowa.gov/">blind.iowa.gov</a></u></div>
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<b>NFB of Iowa (NFBI)</b></div>
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State Advocacy & Peer Support</div>
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570-983-7867 | <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA2cc2b20e-be60-a979-3411-d1d9f8390b94" target="_blank" href="https://nfbi.org/">nfbi.org</a></u></div>
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<b>NFB Jernigan Institute</b></div>
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National Headquarters (Baltimore)</div>
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410-659-9314 | <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA3e3393c4-19bc-0830-219b-5844ca9c2331" target="_blank" href="https://nfb.org/">nfb.org</a></u></div>
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<b>Client Assistance Program (CAP)</b></div>
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515-278-2502 | <u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAb3b82df1-b869-54b2-0cea-47144c825f0d" target="_blank" href="https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/">disabilityrightsiowa.org</a></u></div>
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<b>NFB of Iowa Board of Directors</b></div>
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<b>President:</b> Helen Mejia</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>1st VP:</b> Cindy Ray | <b>2nd VP:</b> Scott Van Gorp</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Secretary:</b> Richard Webb | <b>Treasurer:</b> David Hammel</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<b>Board Members:</b> Becky Young, Elizabeth Rouse, Karen Clayton, and Shawn Mayo.</li></ul>
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I hope that this is up to date. Please do feel free to share any omissions that you think should appear on this document.</div>
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Thank you.</div>
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