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This week: Older African Americans suffer more from COVID-19, Why voting matters for the disability community AND fewer Korean-Americans use Mental health services PLUS why some of the aging community is using pot for common health problems all in What We’re Reading!
This week – How signature matching for ballots ahas some Voters with disabilites worried AND the power of patience and how it may be a superpower for people with disabilities at work AND how COVID-19 might be exposing a disabiltiy reporting gap all in What We’re Reading!
This week: Older African Americans suffer more from COVID-19, Why voting matters for the disability community AND fewer Korean-Americans use Mental health services PLUS why some of the aging community is using pot for common health problems all in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-october-26-2020/
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This week: Older African Americans suffer more from COVID-19, Why voting matters for the disability community AND fewer Korean-Americans use Mental health services PLUS why some of the aging community is using pot for common health problems all in What We’re Reading!www.nextavenue.org/covid-19-and-the-future-of-aging-older-workers/
COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: Prospects for Older Workers
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Older Adults Turning to Pot for Common Health Problems
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Fewer older Korean Americans utilize mental health services | University of Hawaiʻi System News
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According to a University of Hawaii at Manoa study 30% of older Korean American immigrants experienced mental distress, but only 5.7% had used mental health services.www.govexec.com/management/2020/10/advisory-agency-recommends-phaseout-and-replacement-disability...
Advisory Agency Recommends Phaseout and Replacement of Disability Employment Program
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The National Council on Disability raised concerns about the AbilityOne Program’s fulfillment of goals for moving more employees into higher paying jobs.www.americanprogress.org/issues/disability/news/2020/10/22/492066/voting-matters-disability-commu...
Why Voting Matters for the Disability Community - Center for American Progress
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A lot is at stake in the 2020 elections—and voter turnout among Americans with disabilities must be supported before and after the polls close.National Disability Employment Awareness Month Calls Attention To Underrepresented Workforce
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A first look at our disability representation stats - Microsoft on the Issues
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Today, for the first time we have released our disability representation figures as part of our annual diversity and inclusion report. This is a small but incredibly important step on our journey with disability inclusion.news.berkeley.edu/2020/10/20/campus-archives-reveal-genesis-of-u-s-disability-rights-movement/
Campus archives reveal genesis of U.S. disability rights movement
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The Disability Rights and Independent Living archives at the Bancroft Library document the powerful movement at UC Berkeley and across the U.S. from the 1960s through the 1990sMindset Matters: Disability And The Power Of Patience As A Business Asset
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The column explores third archetypal theme that defines this new Disability Narrative of Business. Focusing on role of patience as a key strategic tool in business growth.Join Us: A Disability Rights Forum and Launch of the NAB’s Refreshed Six Foundational Principles
Thirteen years ago, the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities launched our groundbreaking Six Foundational Principles, affirming the rights of older adults and people with disabilities to live at home, on their own terms, with the health and community support they need. Together with advocates around the country, we use these Principles to inform lawmakers and health care leaders about the needs and preferences of people with disabilities and older adults. The Principles convey the importance of equitable access to health care and the critical need for home and community-based services to policy makers, regulators, and industry leaders.
Now, as we look back, celebrate what we’ve accomplished, and recognize the 30th anniversary of the ADA, we are also reminded of the collective work ahead of us in making our ideals of inclusion and equality a reality. During this forum we will address the disparities laid bare by COVID-19, discuss our path forward, and lay the groundwork for continued advances in the movement.
Join us on October 30th from 1:00pm to 4:30pm Eastern for the launch of the NAB’s updated Six Foundational Principles and interactive discussions with community leaders on the history and future of disability rights.
Register for the event here!
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We are excited to have outstanding disability rights leaders with us to talk about home and community-based services (HCBS), employment, mental health, technology accessibility, and health disparities in COVID-19. Speakers include:
• Lex Frieden, Architect of the ADA and Convener of the NAB
• Julia Bascom, Executive Director, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
• Kelly Buckland, Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
• Crosby Cromwell, Disability Consultant
• Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO, Mental Health America (MHA)
• Jeff Hughes, Executive Director, Progressive Independence
• Andy Imparato, Executive Director, Disability Rights California (DRC)
• Joseph Jones, Executive Director, The Harkin Institute
• Anil Lewis, Executive Director, National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
• Christina Mills, Executive Director, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
• Cynthia Overton, Director of Tech Workplace Initiatives, Kapor Center
• Maria Town, President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
• John Tschida, Executive Director at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
• Dior Vargas, Queer Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist
Please share this invite with your colleagues, legislators, friends, and family on Facebook and Twitter, and use #ADA30 and #DFI6Principles to share your thoughts and questions on social media. We look forward to connecting and discussing with you!
This week – How signature matching for ballots has some Voters with disabilities worried AND the power of patience and how it may be a superpower for people with disabilities at work AND how COVID-19 might be exposing a disability reporting gap all in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-october-19-2020/
What We’re Reading: October 19, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week – How signature matching for ballots ahas some Voters with disabilites worried AND the power of patience and how it may be a superpower for people with disabilities at work AND how COVID-19 might be exposing a disabiltiy reporting gap all in What We’re Reading!news.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2020/10/09/national-disability-employment-awareness-month
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As October marks 75 years of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the U.S., we celebrate our talented and diverse teams, and share some of their stories.How COVID-19 exposes a disability reporting gap - Poynter
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The disability community is disproportionately affected by issues like police violence and climate change. Yet, disabled voices are hardly included in media.I’m Deaf. Here’s What We Need to Do to Make Running More Inclusive for People Like Me
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One in 20 Americans is Deaf or hard of hearing. These basic steps can open the running world to us.This week: We join in recognitions for Indigenous Peoples’ Day AND learn how voting is made accessible for people with learning disabilities AND how a Black woman with a disability is making change for both of her communities PLUS we recognize World Mental Health Day all in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-october-12-2020/
What We’re Reading: October 12, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: We join in recogntions for Indigenous Peoples’ Day AND learn how voting is made accessible for people with learning disabilities AND how a Black woman with a disability is making change for both of her communites PLUS we recognize World Mental Health Day all in What We’re Reading!In the United States on the second Monday in October we recognize Indigenous People’s Day – a day that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. With the purpose of reclaiming Columbus Day, the recognition also provides a much needed recognition and acknowledgement of the people, culture and history indigenous people in the United States.
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World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to engage our friends and families to talk about the importance of fostering positive mental health practices. Doing this helps create communities in which mental health care and anti-stigma can help make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. Check out some of the tools an important conversations taking place today about mental health. declarationforindependence.org/world-mental-health-day-october-10-2020/
Racism is the most significant underlying condition in the COVID-19 pandemic - Poynter
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African Americans have been historically and systematically denied access to the health-promoting resources needed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.Three Lessons From Covid-19 About Aging Parents
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Even with awareness, the pandemic has been wreaking havoc in care facilities for seniors. If help at home is an option use caution with any home worker.www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was honored today as a 2020 National Organization on Disability (NOD) Leading Disability Employer at...Adobe Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month With Several Internal Initiatives
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Adobe on Thursday published a blog post in which they detail how they are commemorating National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Written by accessibility boss Andrew Kirkpatrick, the post shares what the company is doing internally to mark the occasion.So excited to see Andraea LaVant recognized for her great work!
Meet the Black woman advocating for greater disability visibility
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Consultant and producer Andraéa LaVant says she strives "to infiltrate spaces that those with disabilities have never been before.”This week – We all consider inclusive employment as we recognize National Disability Employment Awareess Month. Some Do’s and Don’ts of Disability Language, AND Creating good Mental Health habits for Mental Illness Awareness Week all in What we’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-october-5-2020/
What We're Reading; October 5, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week – We all consider inclusive employment as we recognize National Disabitlyi Employment Awareness Month. Some Do’s and Don’t of Disbatiyl Language, AND Creating good Mental Health habits for Mental Illness Awreness Week all in What we’re Reading!www.prnewswire.com
/PRNewswire/ -- SourceAmerica® is proud to join the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and many other organizations in...What Would RBG Have Said About Caregivers For Aging Parents?
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, if asked, would have advocated for equality between men and women in caregiving for aging parents.Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts Of Disability Language
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The rules and implications of disability language are always evolving. They don’t shift and change just to mess up nervous non-disabled people. They change as disabled people’s understanding of ourselves and our place in society changes, and as our aspirations change as well.3 Things That Influence How Disabled People Think About Their Disabilities
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Successful life with disabilities requires a mix of approaches that all should be understood and accepted.As we wind down Preparedness Month, Paul Timmons shares his thoughts on the future of inclusive emergency preparedness and the steps we need to take to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind during emergencies. declarationforindependence.org/its-time-to-think-small-about-disaster-relief/
It’s Time to Think Small About Disaster Relief - Declaration for Independence
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September is National Preparedness Month! Paul Timmons shares his thoughts on the future of inclusive emergency preparedness and the steps we need to take to make sure that people with disabilities are not left behind during emergencies.This woman is making masks more accessible for people with hearing loss
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Everyone benefits from being able to see when others smile.This week we look at the perils of voting when you are a person with a disability, consider the needs of caregivers and accessibility for people who are Deaf/HOH in What We're Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-september-28-2020/
What We’re Reading: September 28, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week we look at the perils of voting when you are a person with a disability, consider the needs of caregivers and accessibility for people who are Deaf/HOH in What We're Reading!The COVID-19 pandemic has created new barriers to voting and resulted in chaos at the polls and widespread voter disenfranchisement. In this blog our colleagues from American Association of People with Disabilities outline some of the barriers people may face when trying to vote as well as solutions that can help everyone as we move to the polls in November! declarationforindependence.org/the-fight-for-accessible-voting-during-covid-19/
The Fight for Accessible Voting During COVID-19 - Declaration for Independence
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created new barriers to voting and resulted in chaos at the polls and widespread voter disenfranchisement. In this blog our colleagues from AAPD outline some of the barriers people may face when trying to vote as well as solutions that can help everyone as we move to the po...Perspective | Often, the elderly handle the pandemic very well. Here’s why.
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Those 65 and older are usually more seasoned at waiting and more experienced at dealing with hardships and crises.This week, the nation mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an urge to end Sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities AND Anthem and the New Apple Watch may help you with your asthma PLUS do your remember the 21st of September all in this week’s What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-september-21-2020/
What We’re Reading: September 21, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week, the nation mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an urge to end Sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities AND Anthem and the New Apple Watch may help you with your asthma PLUS do your remember the 21st of September all in this week’s What We’re Reading!How Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death could jeopardize the Affordable Care Act
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As the senior member of the Supreme Court’s liberal bloc, she had been a reliable vote to uphold the ACA and had been expected to do so again with the latest challenge.NAB Statement on the Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
It is with a profound sense of sadness that the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities recognizes the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It was reported that the long-time member of the Supreme Court and the second woman to be raised to the highest bench in the United States died peacefully at her home with her family in Washington, DC, on Friday, September 18 due to complications with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
The passing of Justice Ginsburg and the subsequent discussion of her life, and contribution to our nation cannot be overstated. A true legal scholar and icon, Justice Ginsburg had a career that was built upon breaking barriers and fighting for justice. Even as a graduate of Harvard University, her time in the legal profession was fraught with men telling her that there was no space for women lawyers – especially one with her unique ideas. After being denied a clerkship at the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg taught law and fought for justice, arguing cases at the highest levels. She became known for her unapologetic stance on women’s rights and being a “tough as nails” advocate. In 1980 she was appointed to the Federal Court by President Jimmy Carter and raised to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton.
Justice Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court for 27 years, but the entirety of her legal career reads like an epic narrative of a fight for justice and inclusion. Perhaps one of Justice Ginsburg’s most significant advocacies is also in her tenure at the Supreme Court and her longevity on the bench. Through her consistency, fortitude and fiery exceptionalism – that seemed to grow, not lessen with age -- Justice Ginsburg illustrated the importance of experience and the resilience of older Americans to continue to do the most exceptional work. It is because of this longevity that she resonated with younger generations of legal scholars and women’s rights advocates and was known as the Notorious RBG sharing that honorific with another exceptional talent who, like Justice Ginsburg, was born in Brooklyn.
We join the nation in mourning the passing of Justice Ginsburg and honor her work and legacy in building a nation of equity and opportunity for all.
"I tell law students… if you are going to be a lawyer and just practice your profession, you have a skill—very much like a plumber. But if you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself… something that makes life a little better for people less fortunate than you." – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg aka the Notorious RBG (1933 -2020)
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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting us all but young Americans may be taking the brunt of the emotional hit. More than ever, young people who might usually be out looking for jobs, developing ski...Workers With Disabilities Can Earn Just $3.34 An Hour. Agency Says Law Needs Change
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A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.Coronavirus May Be Harder on Mental Health of Young Americans
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A study by NORC at the University of Chicago finds that young people are reporting more problems linked to the coronavirus health crisis than people who are 35 and older.Fewer Americans had health insurance last year before pandemic struck, Census Bureau report shows
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Though the reasons are sharply debated, the new data signifies that the first three years of President Trump’s tenure were a period of contracting insurance coverage.With silver diamine fluoride, some dentists are obliterating cavities with a few brushstrokes
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The liquid can be painted on teeth to stop decay. Fast, low-cost and pain-free, the treatment is rapidly gaining momentum nationwide.This week: Older Americans with underlying conditions bear the brunt of COVID-19, Google recognizes Terry Fox in the Doodle AND we recognize National Preparedness Month and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in What We’re Reading.
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What We’re Reading: September 14, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: Older Americans with underlying conditions bear the brunt of COVID-19, Google recognizes Terry Fox in the Doodle AND we recognize National Preparedness Month and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in What We’re Reading.Provide seniors the flexibility and coverage they need and deserve
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Policymakers should think twice about changing the fundamental structure of Medicare Part D that has worked well by giving seniors a choice among plans that are competing to provide the best value.Engineered Gloves Show Promise at Measuring MS Limb Disability
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A small study says that gloves with sensors could measure impairments in hand function and may have advantages over standard methods.Today on September 11, we recognize the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the importance of Emergency Preparedness. The unforgettable events of 2001 in New York, Washington DC and Southern Pennsylvania changed the way that we attend work, and consider our own personal safety. As a positive way of memorializing this national experience, September is also recognized as National Preparedness Month – a time when Americans are encouraged to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. declarationforindependence.org/september-is-national-preparedness-month/
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National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.Your Stories
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