Dubuque County Disabilities Council

07/31/2026

There's still time to nominate an advocate for a 2026 Make Your Mark! Conference Award!🏆

✨ Mia Peterson Self-Advocacy Award ✨
This award will recognize an Iowan with a disability who works to advocate for the rights of all people with disabilities. The recipient will be someone who is dedicated to creating positive change in Iowa.

✨ Rik Shannon Disability Champion Award ✨
This award will recognize a disability champion who has devoted their career to creating a more inclusive environment for people with disabilities by raising awareness, implementing positive changes, and advocating for equal opportunities.

If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their advocacy, nominate them by Wednesday, August 5 at 5:00 p.m. 📆

➡️ Start a nomination: surveymonkey.com/r/2026-mym-awards

07/31/2026

Judy was, quite simply, a force of nature. She did so much to advance the rights and quality of rights for people with disabilities.

Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated film adaptation of Judy’s memoir “Being Heumann” hits Apple TV on November 13th 🎬
Image Description: Film still of Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann at the 504 Sit-In. Text reads “Being Heumann. Coming Nov 13. Movie. Drama. Comedy. Rated R. Apple TV.”

07/30/2026

How many people do you think are living in Dubuque County with a disability? Include people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical/mobility disabilities, mental health disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodiversity disabilities, and age-related disabilities. Can you guess?

06/19/2026

Did you know?

One in four people in the United States has a disability. And that percentage increases when people are economically strained.

The Dubuque County Disabilities Council invites anyone who has a lived experience of disability or who is a family member of someone who has a disability to join us at our monthly meeting. We are also seeking those interested in being on the council, appointed by our board of supervisors.

Specifically seeking people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, those with physical disabilities and neurodiversities such as autism, and  those with sensory (seeing, hearing) needs to engage with us and to consider applying to our council

Held every second Tuesday of the month at the Dubuque County Public Health building out on Seippel Road, council members and members of the public gather to discuss the issues that are important to them.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4 PM to 5 PM.

All are welcome!