# Iowa DD Council Make Your Mark Conference

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026
- Location: Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames, United States
- Address: 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014
- Organiser: Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council Make Your Mark! Conference is an annual event focused on increasing civic engagement, advocacy, and leadership skills among Iowans with disabilities. It is intended for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, direct support professionals, and other disability advocates.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iowaddcouncil.org/mym-conference)
- [Registration](https://mym2026.eventify.io/t2/tickets/45F758,0932D7,91BCBD,E7843B)
- [Agenda](https://www.iowaddcouncil.org/public-policy-agenda-2)

## Speakers

- Jackie Nau
- Cody Clark

## Sponsors and partners

- Iowa Council of the United Blind
- Molina Healthcare of Iowa
- Wellpoint
- IAble
- Allies In Advocacy
- ASK Resource Center
- Axis Therapy Centers
- Brain Injury Association of Iowa
- Bridges 2 Advocacy
- Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa
- Disability Rights Iowa
- Edgy Megs
- infoNET
- Iowa Community HUB
- Iowa Department for the Blind
- Iowa Department of Transportation
- Iowa Disability Access Points
- Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council
- Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa
- Mosaic
- Relay Iowa
- SafeinHome
- Smartbox
- Straw Hat Farms

## Where to stay

- **Days Inn by Wyndham Ames**: 1.7 km from the venue, 229 South Duff Avenue, Ames, 50010
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/ames-iowa/days-inn-ames/overview?CID=LC:DI:20160927:RIO:Local:SM-diwnct&iata=00093796)
  - Phone: +1 515-203-3080

## What people are saying

- [Make Your Mark! Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJSL0rd63oQ)

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