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PBS.ORG: ‘We’re on our own.’ How people with disabilities are left out of climate planning

As climate-related disasters become more common and more severe, most countries in the world are “neglecting their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the...

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SPECTRUM NEWS: ‘It’s a very challenging situation’: Couple living with disabilities shares struggles of needing at-home aides

For decades, Mark Laing and Luanne McGregor have needed home health care aides. If someone doesn’t show up for them, that means they don’t get out of bed. The...

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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: ACL Launches National Center to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce

Direct Care Workforce Capacity Building Center will support recruitment, retention, and professional development of workers who provide home and community-based...

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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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