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Member Spotlight: Jen Stauss
Member Spotlight: Jen Stauss
Meet Jen. This outgoing self-advocate does everything she can to change the world’s perception of Down Syndrome. She works with a national organization that works to...
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DISABILITY SCOOP: Doctors Know Little About Their Obligations To People With Disabilities, Study Finds
DISABILITY SCOOP: Doctors Know Little About Their Obligations To People With Disabilities, Study Finds
A new study finds that many doctors don't know their obligations to people with disabilities. Most of the doctors surveyed reported that they had little to no...
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Current Vaccine and Booster Guidance
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Current Vaccine and Booster Guidance
We've summarized the latest CDC guidance on vaccines and boosters below. Check our vaccination resources page for the latest guidance and resources.
Booster Shots
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• 3 years ago
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TECH CRUNCH: Accessibility awareness is on the rise, but is it turning into action?
TECH CRUNCH: Accessibility awareness is on the rise, but is it turning into action?
In recent years, accessibility awareness has become more and more prevalent. Everything from TV ads, to video games, to websites, accessibility is usually brought up...
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Launches the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Launches the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
On December 31, the FCC launched the ACP. This program, created by Congress in the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, is a longer-term replacement for the Emergency...
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Rate Increase for Long-Term Care Services Approved
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Rate Increase for Long-Term Care Services Approved
The Wisconsin Medicaid reimbursement rate for home and community-based services (HCBS) will go up by 5% effective January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024. The...
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• 4 years ago
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DISABILITY SCOOP: Labor Department Cracking Down On Mistreatment Of Caregivers
DISABILITY SCOOP: Labor Department Cracking Down On Mistreatment Of Caregivers
Federal officials are working to make sure that paid caregivers aren't being taken advantage of. The Department of Labor recently launched an initiative to protect...
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• 4 years ago
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APPLIED SELF-DIRECTION: 2022 National Self-Direction Conference: Register During Early Bird Registration!
APPLIED SELF-DIRECTION: 2022 National Self-Direction Conference: Register During Early Bird Registration!
2022 National Self-Direction Conference
Monday, April 11 - Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Planning is well underway for the 2022 National Self-Direction...
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• 4 years ago
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Home and Community-Based Settings Rule: Statewide Transition Plan
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Home and Community-Based Settings Rule: Statewide Transition Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has submitted the updated statewide transition plan for final approval to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
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• 4 years ago
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Resources for Connecting Safely this Winter
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Resources for Connecting Safely this Winter
Winter is upon us and so is the holiday season. For many, this is a time of year for gathering with friends and family, while others may find themselves experiencing...
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U.S. ACCESS BOARD: U.S. Access Board Commends Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for New Accessible Routes
U.S. ACCESS BOARD: U.S. Access Board Commends Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for New Accessible Routes
On December 15, 2021, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of new sloped walkways for accessible...