The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Rights Iowa, and the Iowa University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities are collecting stories to share with policy makers and the media about how services, supports, and programs for people with disabilities help them, their families, and their communities. This includes our organizations and others who serve people with disabilities, and also programs like Medicaid. They would like to hear from people with disabilities, family members, professionals, or anyone with a story to share that could help us show the importance of these programs and supports to the lives of Iowans. To make YOUR voice heard: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MTw7IOo1B2S85w?fbclid=IwY2xjawKr7GpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFnSFA0ZmFyWEhZZllQcUxYAR7HKIafR2WDNmVuL2nH1dLtl6Ssl7FIF4wdzKkXpREvFVKKA56QACgG7p17mA_aem_uj_gUGXCAOgCZY-42fAvxQ (fb)

June is Men’s Mental Health Month Nearly 1 in 5 American men experienced a mental health condition in 2024, and too many are still suffering in silence. For male survivors of brain injury and the men who love and care for them, the emotional toll can be deep, complex, and isolating. ❤️‍🩹 But here’s the truth: 🧠 It’s not weak to feel. 💬 It’s not shameful to talk. 🤝🏻 It’s not “unmanly” to ask for support. Whether you’re navigating your own recovery or caring for someone you love, your mental health matters. You don’t need to “man up.” You need to be heard. You are not alone. For more information and resources: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mens-health-month/ Let’s break the silence around men’s mental health and brain injury together. (fb)