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This week: FDA expands vaccine trials to younger kids, Disability activism and history, plus how we feel may affect how we age, AND our thoughts on the ADA Anniversary PLUS Have you heard of the fastest Deaf Woman in Hollywood? Read about it in What We’re Reading! https://declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-august-2-2021/
Last week on July 26th we recognized the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While 31 is not one of the “big” anniversaries ending in five or zero, this year’s turn around the sun seems especially important as a significant number of our communities are hoping to re-open as we transition to another phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Target Just Released Backpacks For Kids and Adults In Wheelchairs kidsactivitiesblog.com/176726/target-adaptive-backpacks/
Target Just Released Backpacks For Kids and Adults In Wheelchairs
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Way to go Target! They always seem to be the pioneers in making products that are inclusive of everywhere and it's just one more reason to love them! Target Has Released Backpacks For Kids andThis week: FDA expands vaccine trials to younger kids, Disability activism and history, plus how we feel may affect how we age, AND our thoughts on the ADA Anniversary PLUS Have you heard of the fastest Deaf Woman in Hollywood? Read about it in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-august-2-2021/
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This week: FDA expands vaccine trials to younger kids, Disability activism and history, plus how we feel may affect how we age, AND our thoughts on the ADA Anniversary PLUS Have you heard of the fastest Deaf Woman in Hollywood? Read about it in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependenc...We are still continuing to celebrate the 31st Anniversary of the ADA – even as we head into August!. Check out our latest on the importance of the ADA Anniversary and who the next ADA Generation may be…https://declarationforindependence.org/the-31st-anniversary-of-the-ada-the-post-covid-connection/
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Last week on July 26th we recognized the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While 31 is not one of the “big” anniversaries ending in five or zero, this year’s turn around the sun seems especially important as a significant number of our communities are hoping to re-...New insights into the relationship between how we feel and our views on aging www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210727145250.htm
New insights into the relationship between how we feel and our views on aging
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A new study finds that the disconnect between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into the relationship between our views on aging and our health.Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/arts/television/disability-representation-study-film-television.html?s...
Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors
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The study published Wednesday also showed that television is far behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities.www.kalw.org/podcast/crosscurrents/2021-07-26/disability-activism
The Past And Present Of Disability Activism
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It’s been 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. Today, we’ll hear how Berkeley protesters helped bring about the ADA. Then, San Francisco author activist Alice Wong brings readers personal stories from people with disabilities.At the F.D.A.’s urging, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expanding their trials for children 5 to 11. www.nytimes.com/2021/07/26/us/politics/fda-covid-vaccine-trials-children.html?smid=tw-share
At the F.D.A.’s urging, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expanding their trials for children 5 to 11.
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It was unclear whether expanding the studies will have any impact on the timing of when vaccines could be authorized for children on an emergency basis.www.axios.com/biden-long-covid-symptom-disability-resources-504ca880-0433-4819-a98c-5240ed9bdb82....
Americans with long-COVID symptoms may qualify for disability resources
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Anyone who had COVID-19 could develop long-term symptoms, even if the initial illness was mild.This week we recognize the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and continue to join the national conversation about access, inclusion and disability pride for all Americans! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-july-26-2021-the-ada-anniversary-edition/
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This week we recognize the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and continue to join the national conversation about access, inclusion and disability pride for all Americans!It is ADA Day! Today on July 26th, we celebrate the 31st Anniversary of the Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act.
We join all Americans in rededicating ourselves to the values of access and inclusion and invite you to revisit that historic summer day 31 years ago! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFKicqqVME8
The Americans with Disabilities Act, Signing Ceremony, July 26, 1990
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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of o...How Does Having A Disability Affect Your TSA Screening Experience? www.npr.org/2021/07/22/1019035041/how-does-having-a-disability-affect-your-tsa-screening-experien...
How Does Having A Disability Affect Your TSA Screening Experience?
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Does having a disability affect your experience with TSA screening at the airport? If so, NPR is doing stories about this and we'd like to hear from you.Americans’ Medical Debts Are Bigger Than Was Known, Totaling $140 Billion www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/upshot/medical-debt-americans-medicaid.html?smid=tw-share
Americans’ Medical Debts Are Bigger Than Was Known, Totaling $140 Billion
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A new study finds that health care has become the country’s largest source of debt in collections. Those debts are largest where Medicaid wasn’t expanded.Aging-in-Place Market Valued at $151B, But Still Overshadowed by Other Care Settings: homehealthcarenews.com/2021/07/aging-in-place-market-valued-at-151b-but-still-overshadowed-by-oth...
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Aging in place — which includes daily essential activities, health and safety awareness, care coordination, transition support and home-based care — is aSports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue Has A Trans Model On The Cover For The 1st Time www.npr.org/2021/07/20/1018381498/sports-illustrateds-swimsuit-issue-trans-model-leyna-bloom?utm_...
Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue Has A Trans Model On The Cover For The 1st Time
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Leyna Bloom, the 27-year-old model and actress who graces the cover, has broken many barriers since she came out in 2014. Her selection "heals a lot of pain in the world," she tweeted.Home Health Aides, Who Help Elderly And Disabled People, Are In Short Supply www.kosu.org/health/2021-07-18/home-health-aides-who-help-elderly-and-disabled-people-are-in-shor...
Home Health Aides, Who Help Elderly And Disabled People, Are In Short Supply
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Home health aides work for low wages, but they're critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.My Disability Is Obvious In Job Interviews. Is That A Bad Thing?
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The interview process can be a disability minefield.The Aging and Disability Business Institute at @n4aACTION and the National PACE Association are excited to release Partnering with PACE: AAAs Leverage Community-based Care Model to Serve Older Adults, a new resource about how Area Agencies on Aging and PACE work together to serve older adults. Read the resource now: bit.ly/3enwstg!
New Publication Highlights AAA–PACE Partnerships - Aging and Disability Business Institute
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Partnering with PACE: AAAs Leverage Community-based Care Model to Serve Older Adults, a new publication from the Aging and Disability Business Institute and the National Pace Association, explores three case ... Continue reading "New Publication Highlights AAA–PACE Partnerships"This week: Caregivers and the needs for people with disabilities and older Americans, Georgetown University creates new endowment that centers disability, and the importance of Disability Pride Month. PLUS Accessible fashion in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-july-19-2021/
What We’re Reading: July 19, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: Caregivers and the needs for people with disabilities and older Americans, Georgetown University creates new endowment that centers disability, and the importance of Disability Pride Month. PLUS Accessible fashion in What We’re Reading!Anthem study: Telehealth helped address pandemic health disparities, but gaps remain www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/anthem-study-telehealth-helped-address-pandemic-health-disparities-...
Anthem study: Telehealth helped address pandemic health disparities, but gaps remain
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Hispanic patients took to telehealth for behavioral health needs in greater numbers than other racial groups last year, according to new data from Anthem.Disability Resources ensures campus is accessible for all www.thebatt.com/life-arts/disability-resources-ensures-campus-is-accessible-for-all/article_21187...
Disability Resources ensures campus is accessible for all
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The Department of Disability Resources offers an array of services and accommodations for students to make Texas A&M’s social and learning environments accessible for all.The Aging and Disability Business Institute at @n4aACTION and the National PACE Association are excited to release Partnering with PACE: AAAs Leverage Community-based Care Model to Serve Older Adults, a new resource about how Area Agencies on Aging and PACE work together to serve older adults. Read the resource now: bit.ly/3enwstg!
New Publication Highlights AAA–PACE Partnerships - Aging and Disability Business Institute
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Partnering with PACE: AAAs Leverage Community-based Care Model to Serve Older Adults, a new publication from the Aging and Disability Business Institute and the National Pace Association, explores three case ... Continue reading "New Publication Highlights AAA–PACE Partnerships"Mind Over Body: Can We Control Psychological Aging? via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/alexzhavoronkov/2021/07/15/mind-over-body-can-we-control-psychological-aging/
Mind Over Body: Can We Control Psychological Aging?
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Aging is the universal equalizer. After we reach our peak age of around 25-35 we start losing physical performance. But we also age on the psychological level. And this is one area where we can take control. Surprisingly, it may help our body stay younger longer and even look younger.Fashion show — called ‘I Love Me and My Disability’ — will celebrate everyone, organizer says www.nj.com/news/2021/07/fashion-show-called-i-love-me-and-my-disability-will-celebrate-everyone-o...
Fashion show — called ‘I Love Me and My Disability’ — will celebrate everyone, organizer says
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The event was organized by a woman who also created a series of comic books of superheroes with disabilities.Loss Of Wealth: The Cost Of Not Confronting Difficult Aging Parents via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2021/07/12/loss-of-wealth-the-cost-of-not-confronting-diff...
Loss Of Wealth: The Cost Of Not Confronting Difficult Aging Parents
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For some adult children with unpleasant, oppositional aging parents, there is a strong motivation to stay out of their affairs. But the price tag of that choice can be huge.July is Disability Pride Month, and it's not only a time for the disabled community to celebrate who they are, but it's also a time to better understand how you can become a better ally to our disabled community members. www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/becoming-a-better-ally-during-disability-pride-month/
Becoming a better ally during Disability Pride Month
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July is Disability Pride Month, and it’s not only a time for the disabled community to celebrate who they are, but it’s also a time to better understand how you can become a better ally...This content isn't available right now
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Opinion | Why flying with a wheelchair can be so traumatic
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It will probably be years before we see a wheelchair seat on an airplane.This week: Accessible elections, Is telework making government employment a better option for people with disabilities, AND Emily Ladau discusses Disability Pride month, PLUS how far the airline industry REALLY has to go to support people with disabilities in what We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-july-12-2021/
What We’re Reading: July 12, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: Accessible elections, Is telework making government employment a better option for #pwds, AND Emily Ladau discusses Disability Pride month, PLUS how far the airline industry REALLY has to go to support people with disabilities in what We’re Reading!Could increasing telework make government employment more accessible? -- FCW
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The pandemic pushed over half of the federal workforce into telework. Disability rights advocates say maintaining more access to telework could make the federal workspace more accessible.Man claims he was turned away from Alabama hotel due to disability www.cbs42.com/news/local/man-claims-he-was-turned-away-from-alabama-hotel-due-to-disability/
Man claims he was turned away from Alabama hotel due to disability
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A Georgia man believes he was turned away from staying at an Alabama motel because of his power-chair.Matt Simpson On Finding Refuge In Goalball And Not Letting His Disability Define Him www.teamusa.org/News/2021/July/07/Matt-Simpson-On-Finding-Refuge-In-Goalball-And-Not-Letting-His-...
Matt Simpson On Finding Refuge In Goalball And Not Letting His Disability Define Him
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What's Your Why presented by DeVry highlights athlete’s individual motivations that drive them to pursue greatness on their journey to achieve their Olympic & Paralympic dreams.A New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers More Questions Than Answers www.nytimes.com/2021/07/07/health/aducanumab-aduhelm-alzheimers-elderly.html?smid=tw-share
A New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers More Questions Than Answers
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The approval of Aduhelm to treat Alzheimer’s disease has raised hope among older adults, but many doctors wonder if it is warranted.www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-tsunami-of-disability-is-coming-as-a-result-of-lsquo-long-co... Tsunami of Disability Is Coming as a Result of 'Long COVID'
A Tsunami of Disability Is Coming as a Result of ‘Long COVID’
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We need to plan for a future where millions of survivors are chronically illA chance to 'amplify one another': What is Disability Pride Month? news.yahoo.com/chance-amplify-one-another-disability-202401737.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&...
A chance to 'amplify one another': What is Disability Pride Month?
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Although Disability Pride Day isn't nationally recognized, parades are held in a number of places nationwide to celebrate diversity and disabilities.Disability in America with Jen Deerinwater, Andraéa LaVant, Reyma McCoy McDeid & Alice Wong www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2021/07/13/disability-america-with-andraa-lavant-reym...
Disability in America with Jen Deerinwater, Andraéa LaVant, Reyma McCoy McDeid & Alice Wong
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Disability activism is as varied and diverse as the disabled community itself. Since the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the movement has increasingly shifted to focus on collective action to make society more accepting, equitable and accessible through policy. In a....With Disability-Centric Comics, A Young Woman Fills A Void For Her Best Friend via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/allisonnorlian/2021/07/02/with-disability-centric-comics-a-young-woman-fills...
With Disability-Centric Comics, A Young Woman Fills A Void For Her Best Friend
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Trinity Jagdeo saw a lack of representation in the media for people like her best friend, Alexus Dick, who has a disability. So she created a comic book series and nonprofit to help fill the void.As we recover from a restful weekend of barbecues, fireworks, and family, here are a few articles to get your week going! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-july-6-2021/
What We’re Reading: July 6, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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As we recover from a restful weekend of barbecues, fireworks, and family, here are a few articles to get your week going!Britney Spears' Conservatorship Highlights a Long-Standing Problem Around Disability and Mental Illness www.shape.com/celebrities/news/britney-spears-disability-rights-advocate?utm_source=twitter.com
#FreeBritney Is Opening Up A Conversation Among the Disability Community: 'This Isn't New'
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Her situation might be less out of the ordinary than you realize.Air Pollution’s Invisible Toll on Your Health www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/well/live/air-pollution-health.html?smid=tw-share
Air Pollution’s Invisible Toll on Your Health
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Children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with pre-existing heart or lung disease are the most vulnerable.Disability activists push for more inclusive Pride celebrations www.cbsnews.com/news/disability-activists-push-for-more-inclusive-pride-celebrations/
Disability activists push for more inclusive Pride celebrations
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Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.Hawaii Enacts Senate Bill 793, Repeals Disability Subminimum Wage www.natlawreview.com/article/hawaii-repeals-disability-subminimum-wage
Hawaii Repeals “Disability Subminimum Wage”
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On June 16, 2021, Hawaii enacted Senate Bill 793 (the “Act”), which repeals an exemption to the minimum wage for disabled employees, often referred to as “the disability suLearn more about our latest work on pressing civil liberty issues. www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/britney-spears-reproductive-freedom-is-a-disability-rights-issue/
Britney Spears’ Reproductive Freedom is a Disability Rights Issue
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Spears’ experience is part of a long history of people with disabilities — most often people of color — being robbed of the right to control their reproductive destinies.Arc of SW Georgia, One Voice Georgia plan American Disability Act celebration www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/arc-of-sw-georgia-one-voice-georgia-plan-american-disability-act-...
Arc of SW Georgia, One Voice Georgia plan American Disability Act celebration
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ALBANY — The Arc of Southwest Georgia is joining One Voice Georgia for Disability Rights for the celebration of the 31st anniversary of the American Disability Act (ADA), and theFederal Autism Committee To Reconvene After Going Dark For 2 Years www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/06/28/federal-autism-committee-to-reconvene-after-going-dark-for-2-y...
Federal Autism Committee To Reconvene After Going Dark For 2 Years
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For the first time in years, a federal panel tasked with guiding the nation's priorities on autism is set to meet.Great blog from Emmett Patterson about the unique intersection of Trans, disabitly and Queer identities.
Queer, Trans, Disabled, and Proud of All Three www.thebody.com/article/queer-trans-disabled-proud?ap=2008 #TheBody
For Pride Month: Queer, Trans, Disabled, and Proud of All Three
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What is disability pride? Radical acceptance of both self and community.Will disabled Californians on SSDI get Golden State Stimulus? | CalMatters calmatters.org/california-divide/2021/06/golden-state-stimulus-disabled-californians-newsom/
Will disabled Californians on SSDI get Golden State Stimulus? | CalMatters
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California isn't automatically sending Golden State Stimulus checks to 1.2 million people on Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI.This week Californians with Disabilities feeling left behind, Advocates remind us that Brittney Spears conservatorship is a disability issue and the reform of a Federal Council on Autism PLUS why accessible sports teams should not use Native Mascots in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-june-28-2021/
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This week Californians with Disabilities feeling left behind, Advocates remind us that Brittney Spears conservatorship is a disability issue and the reform of a Federal Council on Autism PLUS why accessible sports teams should not use Native Mascots in What We’re Reading!Disability Rights Ohio concerned about budget item seeking oversight ohiocapitaljournal.com/2021/06/22/disability-rights-ohio-concerned-about-budget-item-seeking-over...
Disability Rights Ohio concerned about budget item seeking oversight - Ohio Capital Journal
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A nonprofit watchdog for the rights of Ohioans with disabilities is concerned about an effort to ramp up oversight of its own activities.In 11 U.S. states, the rate of vaccination in those over 65 lags the national level. www.nytimes.com/2021/06/21/us/seniors-covid-vaccine.html?smid=tw-share
In 11 U.S. states, the rate of vaccination in those over 65 lags the national level.
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One in five in that age group, mostly in the South, haven’t received a single dose, increasing the risk of virus outbreaks there.Your Stories
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