Iowa Hands & Voices

10/02/2026

Iowa Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, Iowa Hands & Voices, Iowa Deafblind Project and Iowa School for the Deaf Outreach are hosting pumpkin patch family days at three different locations across the state! Families of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind are invited on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy pumpkins, snacks, activities and time to connect with other families. Admission is free.

Locations:
• Black's Heritage Farms, Ames
• Bart's Farm and Pumpkin Patch, Marion
• Fields of Fun, Sioux Center

Register at this link by Oct. 3: https://iaeducationfordeafandblind.org/pumpkin.

[ID: adult women walk with children holding pumpkins, calendar and location icons, logos for the four sponsoring organizations.]

10/02/2026

🏃🏼‍♀️ A virtual 5K event is a great way to show your support for an important cause while earning some race swag and having some fun! 🤩
🏔️ Run. Walk. Bike. Hike. Roll. Crawl.
🏅We can’t wait for you to join us!

https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/117629/Groups/2153825?fbclid=IwY2xjawUr7rtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVMyZmNud3E1V0NtT0JaSmVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeChVYAjlX0zon1p1nlqrziUPibS5ZQqfUOLL7LIEZHBkWWEYmqonOwvp3fHk_aem_t98vsnxmUI6jQpO70i4cIA

10/02/2026

⏰Early registration has been extended through today!
🏔️Prices increase at midnight for the Trails to the Summit New Year 5K!
🌾Support your local chapter and register now for $30.
🏅Your registration includes a super soft t-shirt and race medal.

🌟 Join Team Iowa here!:

Run. Walk. Bike. Hike. Roll. Crawl. Whatever your mode, join us to journey to the summit in 2027! All virtual 5K registrants will receive a race t-shirt, and the first 400 registrants will receive a commemorative 30th anniversary custom die-cast fini...

10/02/2026

🏔️ Run. Walk. Bike. Hike. Roll. Crawl. Whatever your mode, join us to journey to the summit in 2027! All virtual 5K registrants will receive a race t-shirt, and the first 400 registrants will receive a commemorative 30th anniversary custom die-cast finisher's medal. (Note: Your items will ship in December prior to the event.)

🏃🏼‍♀️ A virtual 5K event is a way to show your support for an important cause while earning some race swag and having some fun.

🙋🏼‍♀️Register solo, with family, with friends, with coworkers, or anyone! Registrants will receive event updates via email and can also engage with others on the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dj9Asdnos/).

🤩 Not a runner? No problem!
If finishing a 5K isn't on your list of New Year's Resolutions, but you still want to participate and receive a t-shirt and medal (if desired), choose the fun run/walk.

🏅 If you prefer not to receive a shirt or medal, please consider making a donation to your local chapter on the fundraising page rather than registering for one of the events.

Join Team Iowa here!:
https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/117629/Groups/2153825

🏷️ Tag who you want to join you below!

Run. Walk. Bike. Hike. Roll. Crawl. Whatever your mode, join us to journey to the summit in 2027! All virtual 5K registrants will receive a race t-shirt, and the first 400 registrants will receive a commemorative 30th anniversary custom die-cast fini...

09/30/2026

09/24/2026

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Iowa Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, Iowa Hands & Voices, Iowa Deafblind Project and Iowa School for the Deaf Outreach are bringing families together for a day of pumpkins, fun and socializing! Families of children who are deaf, heard of hearing or deafblind, of all ages, are invited on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free at all three locations!

• Black's Heritage Farms, Ames
• Bart's Farm and Pumpkin Patch, Marion
• Fields of Fun, Sioux Center

A small pie pumpkin, snacks and activities will be provided for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind. Other activities and items are available for purchase. Register by Oct. 3 at this link: https://iaeducationfordeafandblind.org/pumpkin

[ID: adult women walk with children holding pumpkins, calendar and location icons, logos for the four sponsoring organizations.]

08/31/2026

If you live in the Des Moines area, check out these free Deaf & Hard of Hearing Art Gatherings at the Des Moines Art Centers on Friday nights starting September 11th!

08/26/2026

NEW! ASTra Webinar Coming Soon: The Role of the Educational Audiologist

If your child is Deaf or hard of hearing, you may have heard the term educational audiologist—but what exactly do they do, and how is their role different from a clinical audiologist, Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), or speech-language pathologist (SLP)?
Join ASTra for a practical conversation about how educational audiologists help students access instruction and participate fully in the classroom. We’ll explore assessment beyond the audiogram, hearing assistive technology, collaboration with the school team, and what families can do when their district doesn’t have an educational audiologist on staff.

📅 September 29, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM MT (adjust to your time zone)
🎙️ Presenter: Dr. Rachel Parkington, Au.D.

👉 Register today and come ready to learn what educational audiology can mean for your child’s school experience!

https://handsandvoices.org/astra/webinars/