Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind and Print Handicapped, Inc.

Award / $6,500

Priority / Health for the Underserved

Location / Des Moines, IA Statewide area of focus

Grant Summary:

This project supports the production of 26 episodes of an IRIS Radio program entitled “Connections”. The program will focus on specific topics and resources to empower IRIS listeners with information to prevent and relieve isolation and promote participation in their own care as well as their social communities. The program will also address the different types of abuse that can occur among vulnerable populations – and will offer resources for those who might need to discuss or report mistreatment.