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THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: Statement from President Joe Biden on 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act
THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: Statement from President Joe Biden on 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act
In late September, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act. It is responsible for banning discrimination on the basis of disability by federally...
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THE CONVERSATION: Driverless cars could be a revolution for people with disabilities – but they also have good reason to be worried
THE CONVERSATION: Driverless cars could be a revolution for people with disabilities – but they also have good reason to be worried
It's no secret that self-driving vehicles are becoming more and more popular. There are several pros to these vehicles for people with disabilities, but there are also...
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: NIH designates people with disabilities as a population with health disparities
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: NIH designates people with disabilities as a population with health disparities
The National Institutes of Health recently designated people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. People with disabilities often experience a...
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DISABILITY SCOOP: Feds Urged To Classify Disability As A Health Disparity
DISABILITY SCOOP: Feds Urged To Classify Disability As A Health Disparity
The National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities rejected a plan earlier...
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THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY: 7 disability advocates talk about accessibility and ableism outdoors
THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY: 7 disability advocates talk about accessibility and ableism outdoors
People with disabilities often face obstacles or unwelcoming environments when they try to use outdoor spaces. A growing movement of disability advocates and online...
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Webinar: Assistive Technology & Accessible Transportation
Webinar: Assistive Technology & Accessible Transportation
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TMJ4.COM: A local farmer's market employs young adults with disabilities
TMJ4.COM: A local farmer's market employs young adults with disabilities
A farm in Fredonia, Wisconsin hires adults with disabilities. "Farm fellows" run a local farmers market at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center....
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PHI: Direct Care Workers in the United States: Key Facts 2023
PHI: Direct Care Workers in the United States: Key Facts 2023
Review a new annual snapshot of the direct care workforce, including its demographics, occupational roles, job quality challenges, and projected job openings. The...
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19th NEWS: Marriage could mean losing life-saving benefits for people with disabilities. So they’re protesting.
19th NEWS: Marriage could mean losing life-saving benefits for people with disabilities. So they’re protesting.
Disability advocates are staging a mass commitment ceremony on the National Mall in an effort to raise awareness about marriage penalties. Currently, if someone who is...
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Voting Accessibility Resources
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Voting Accessibility Resources
The ability to participate in our democracy by voting in elections is a foundational right of citizenship that we cherish as Americans. No adult should be denied...
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Input Needed on Updating NIH Mission Statement
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Input Needed on Updating NIH Mission Statement
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting feedback on a proposed update to its mission statement. NIH is seeking...