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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination
By SD Network, 2024-05-02
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This rule, titled Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities, advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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The Disability Vote Coalition is looking to partner with schools to help students with disabilities understand their voting rights and responsibilities. The purpose of these grants is to
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WMTV15.COM: Madison artist with cerebral palsy looks to inspire others with disabilities
By SD Network, 2024-04-29
For Michael Ward of Madison, art has helped him find a purpose in life. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was just five days old, Ward has speech and movement his whole life; however, that didn't deter him from finding his passion. He started creating coloring books containing universal quotes in hopes of inspiring people with disabilities to preserve through life's challenges. Recently, Ward participated in an art festival.
USA TODAY: US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each performed
By SD Network, 2024-04-27
U.S. airlines got a little bit better with mobility devices in 2023. The 10 major carriers transported 835,327 wheelchairs and other aids last year, and there were 11,527 reports of damage. This article lists the top 10 best airlines for handling mobility devices.
NEWSWIRE: Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce
By SD Network, 2024-04-27
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Care Workers Recognition Month activities and in support of President Biden's Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that 20 states have been selected to participate in two separate technical assistance programs that together will help participating states better recruit, train, and retain direct care workers, who provide home and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities.
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USAging invites the aging services network and its partners to join the National Caregiver Champion Collaborative (CCC). The CCC will facilitate peer networking and engagement among professionals who lead caregiver services and supports. Participants will gather regularly to share successful strategies and best practices, discuss lessons learned, explore new partnerships, and get insight into the latest research and emerging evidence-based caregiver programs.
Caregiver champions are likely to be leaders and managers from organizations that administer caregiver services and supports such as state units on aging, area agencies on aging, Title VI programs, aging services providers, and caregiving service providers. The CCC is administered by USAging through a cooperative agreement with ACL as part of ACL's $20 million initiative to support implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Contact caregiving@usaging.org with questions. |
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TMJ4.COM: Manufacturing a Brighter Future: West Allis company hires people on the autism spectrum
By SD Network, 2024-04-27
A manufacturing company in West Allis has found a great employee. Eric Gama, who is on the autism spectrum, has found his calling as a machine assistant at Allis Manufacturing. Allis Manufacturing has made a deliberate effort to provide people on the spectrum with meaningful job opportunities.
THE BADGER HERALD: New legislation to expand tax-advantaged savings account access for Wisconsinites with disabilities
By SD Network, 2024-04-27
Recently, Governor Evers signed a bill ordering the state’s Department of Financial Institutions to set up an ABLE program for residents or join one of the existing multi-state consortiums. ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money for disability related expenses without losing their benefits. They are tax-free accounts. The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act was passed in Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama in 2014, and was the first piece of legislation which recognized the extra costs of living with a disability, according to the ABLE National Resource Center. Though the ABLE Act is a federal law, individual states are tasked with developing their own programs and the regulations and benefits specific to each program can vary depending on the jurisdiction, according to the ABLE National Resource Center.