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SOUTHEAST ADA CENTER: Southwest ADA Center seeks participants to share their experiences in using service animals and other assistance animals at work:

In recognition of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Southwest ADA Center is conducting a study on the experiences of employed people...

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BLOOMBERG: Disabled Americans Reap Remote-Work Reward in Record Employment

Adults with disabilities rarely have been employed at such a high rate as now. This is in large part thanks to the pandemic. When COVID hit, almost every job switched...

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THE WASHINGTON POST: Opinion: Care work is in crisis. That’s a disaster for the rest of the economy.

There are worker shortages in every field of the economy. This Op ed in The Washington Post explains why the care worker shortage is a crisis and a disaster for the...

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WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO: New initiative seeks to improve access to the Apostle Islands for people living with disabilities

Sightseeing the Apostle Islands is often challenging for people who have mobility impairments.The nonprofit group Friends of the Apostle Islands plans to raise...

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Created a new forum topic "2022 Self-Determination Conference":

"It was a great Conference again this year! It was hybrid meaning people could join in-person or virtually. Did you join in-person or virtually? How did..."

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Webinar: Accessing the Past: Accessibility in Historic Buildings and Facilities

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FORBES: What’s Next For Digital Accessibility

Despite a surge in hiring of digital accessibility specialists, as of 2022, only 3% of the Internet is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Only 26% of...

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HEALTH AFFAIRS: Personal Care Aides: Assessing Self-Care Needs And Worker Shortages In Rural Areas

Increasing wages and benefits, improving training and career development options, adding flexibility to state Medicaid waiver programs to pay family caregivers for...

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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: ACL Now Accepting Comments on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

Comment period will remain open through November 30 The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the strategy) is now available for public comment for a...

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Self-Determination Network News: October 2022

Self-Determination Network News: October 2022 Connect | Share |Learn | http://sdnetworkwi.org/ We're Looking Forward to Seeing You! We're looking forward to seeing...

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THE WHITE HOUSE: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2022

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. President Biden put out a briefing outlining the country's commitment to hire people with disabilities. He...

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Member Spotlight: Jennie

Meet Jennie. This incredible self-advocate enjoys attending advocacy conferences. She’s learning about supported decision making and the freedom that it gives her....

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