Join Iowa PBS in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month with a Special Event Featuring the Film In a Different Key

In a Different Key Screening + Discussion

April 13 from 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Iowa PBS, Maytag Auditorium, 6450 Corporate Dr., Johnston

This screening and conversation will focus on the importance of inclusion and provide the opportunity for an open conversation.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book of the same name by journalists Caren Zucker and John Donvan, In a Different Key follows the mother of an autistic son as she finds and then befriends the first child ever diagnosed with autism – Donald Triplett, who still lives in the rural Mississippi town where he was born nearly 90 years ago. This documentary tells the stories of different people with autism and is a true story of love, difference and the fight to belong.

Following the film screening, an interactive discussion will be moderated by Kris Steinmetz, Executive Director with Autism Society of Iowa. Panelists will include Tyler Leech, an autism advocate who is featured in Iowa PBS’s documentary The Life Autistic, Evelyn Horton, BCBA, Vice President of Children Services with Balance Autism and Scott Atwood, Ph.D., Vice President of Adult Services with Balance Autism. Attendees will be able to ask questions anonymously during the conversation.

This event is made possible in part by the Lainie Grimm Fund for Inclusive Programming at the Iowa PBS Foundation. Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/574739530407

Iowa PBS Celebrates Black History Month

Join Iowa PBS in celebrating Black History Month this month with timely, educational programs highlighting stories of courage, strength and perseverance. These programs will offer viewers opportunities to honor the contributions and achievements of Black Americans by learning more about their stories. The scheduled programming will appear on Iowa PBS .1.

Iowa PBS, COVID-19, Educational Resources and Upcoming Events

Spring arrived this week, and families with students on school break learned classes will not resume as expected. In light of these cancellations due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, Iowa PBS has collected a variety of resources for families and caregivers. All of these resources are available online.

Iowa PBS Education is hosting a Virtual Learning Camp on Facebook beginning March 23. Families from across the state can keep their children's skills sharp through a guided online learning camp.

Parents and caregivers can also visit iowapbs.org to find information on discussing coronavirus with children and educational games and activities to play with children during school closures.

And PBS LearningMedia has created a collection of videos, lesson plans and activities that support learning at home.

In addition, many of Iowa PBS's upcoming events have been postponed or canceled, either by us, or by our partners. This includes various education events around the state as well as events that were pledge thank-you gifts. A list of canceled events can be found here.