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May is Mental Health Awareness Month ! In this blog, Martha Barbone, Interim Director of Operations at the National Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) offers some insights on how you can address your own mental health, as well as the important role that peer supports play in supporting each other for better health and wellbeing.
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For millions of Americans, the coronavirus pandemic will make retiring harder
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The Great Recession made it harder for millions of Americans to retire. Why this labor economist says the coronavirus pandemic will be even worse.For all who are breaking their fast tonight, may blessings be upon you and your family. Eid Mubarak!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out our month long series on Mental Health and ways to promote personal wellness for you and your friends and family. Catch up on the Mental Health Awareness basics from Merrill Friedman and Thom Hart!
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Each year, 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health condition. Positive mental health practices are important for everyone. During Mental health Awareness Month we will share some info and resources to help promote positive mental health practices for you and your family.Commonplace items display the long fight for disability rights
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A sewing machine. A political poster. Forks and spoons with chunky handles. The objects are commonplace, but they tell an extraordinary history of the everyday lives of people with disabilities. "EveryBody: An Artifact History of Disability in America," curated by the Smithsonian National Museum of....Did you know that one of the best tools for your mental health is peer supports? In this week's blog for Mental Health Awareness month our pals at National Association of Peer Supporters tell us how peer supports can keep us positive even during pandemic!
Maintaining Positive Mental Health with Peer Supports - Declaration for Independence
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month ! In this blog, Martha Barbone, Interim Director of Operations at the National Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) offers some insights on how you can address your own mental health, as well as the important role that peer supports play in supporting each othe...Coronavirus Is Spreading Faster in Rural Communities With Aging Populations
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The coronavirus pandemic is spreading from cities to rural communities that have a higher share of older, at-risk residents.Some familiar faces join the The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to discuss the importance of voting access for everyone especially individuals with disabilities. Imani Barbarin Rebecca Cokley Ashley Allison
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and NAB member Chuck Graham. Chuck was a tireless advocate who believed in the call to service and the responsibility of us all to make the world a more inclusive place for everyone through policy and practice. Having been elected to both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri State Senate, Chuck was a constant reminder the Midwestern resolve and ability to offer tenacious help with a smile.
Chuck was the Co-Director for the Great Plains ADA Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia, the Chair of the Columbia Disabilities Commission, Vice Chair of the Missouri Inclusive Housing Development Corporation and a founding member of Anthem’s National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities.
We offer our condolences to the myriad of family and friends that he leaves behind and count ourselves fortunate to be among those who had the pleasure to live in his circle and work beside him. We will miss his tenacious and no nonsense approach to disability policy and inclusion as well as his sense of humor and resolve to get the job done.
Former Sen. Chuck Graham, disabilities advocate, dies at age 55
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Former state Sen. Chuck Graham, a nationally known advocate for people with disabilities who was the first Missouri lawmaker elected to office who used awww.orlandoweekly.com
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council on Friday voted to adopt a set of ethical guidelines for the potential rationing of health care during a pandemic....This week we continue to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month with a blog on promoting Awareness and acceptance, the Smithsonian shares artifacts of disability history AND How COVID-19 may make retirement more difficult for some Americans PLUS disability advocates discuss access to services during the pandemic on PBS in What We’re Reading!
What We’re Reading: May 18, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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This week we continue to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month with a blog on promoting Awareness and acceptance, the Smithsonian shares artifacts of disability history AND How COVID-19 may make retirement more difficult for some Americans PLYUS disability advocates discuss access to servic...Will COVID-19 Make the Decline Narrative of Aging Worse?
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What the future holds for boomer bashing.Why 1.4 Million Health Jobs Have Been Lost During a Huge Health Crisis
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The industry used to be recession-proof. Not anymore. The postponement of elective procedures has crushed the bottom line.Perspective | My mom is limited by a disability, but she still shows up in all the ways that matter
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When I think of my mother, it is not absence but abundance that comes to mind.Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s ‘Stuck With U’ is a lockdown anthem | New York Post nypost.com/2020/05/08/ariana-grande-justin-bieber-drop-coronavirus-anthem-stuck-with-u/
Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber - Stuck with U (Official Video)
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SB Projects along with longtime clients Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber release “Stuck with U” to benefit First Responders Children’s Foundation: stu...Ottawa country singer pens anthem of gratitude for frontline workers - ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/ottawa-country-singer-pens-anthem-of-gratitude-for-fro...
More Millennials stepping into caregiving roles for aging parents - Bizwomen
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More than one-third of caregivers said their parent lives with them, according to CaringAdvisor.comdc.citybizlist.com
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is launching the “You are Not Alone” awareness campaign for Mental Health Month during May in partnership with Anthem, Inc. NAMI’s national campaign focuses on the power of connection during a time that, with the C...Today at the end of National Nursing Week we remember Florence Nightingale and honoring all those who heard the call of the woman with the lantern and risk their own safety and wellness to offer care! www.history.com/topics/womens-history/florence-nightingale-1
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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), known as “The Lady With the Lamp,” was a British nurse, social reformer and statistician best known as the founder of modernSome familiar faces including Emily Ladau and Rebecca Cokley talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the disability community
Pandemic means Americans with disabilities aren't getting the services they need
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For more than 60 million Americans with disabilities, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is especially dangerous. Many live in long-term care facilities, and they are twice as likely to experience poverty as those without disability. But so far, legislation has fallen short on help. We hear some of their....For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting a Twitter chat as part of our #RealConvo campaign that encourages people to have a conversation about mental health.
Join them on Twitter at 2 p.m. EST tomorrow, May 13, to chat with co-hosts Crisis Text Line, The Jed Foundation, To Write Love on Her Arms, and the Human Rights Campaign. Follow along using the hashtag #RealConvo.
This chat will provide the opportunity to address important and timely questions, such as “How can you keep yourself from feeling isolated, and offer support to those who may be struggling, while still practicing physical distancing?”
Follow along at 2 p.m. EST tomorrow using the hashtag #RealConvo. We hope to see you there!
This week we look at the current state of food insecurity in America, celebrate National Nurses Week AND we revisit the 1995 White House Aging Conference PLUS another COVID-19 inspired anthem all in What We're Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-may-11-2020/
This infographic from National Institute for Health Care Management explores the current state of food insecurity in America. Prior to COVID-19, it was estimated that 1 in 9 people in the US were food insecure and lacked consistent access to enough food and nutritious options. Food insecurity, while tied to poverty, is also impacted by other social determinants of health, including access to transportation, housing and social isolation. As people practice social distancing and quarantine, many are faced with new challenges to accessing and affording food.
The Current State of Food Insecurity in America
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This infographic explores the impact of COVID-19 on food insecurity as well as how to identify those at risk and connect them with resources.To all Mothers and all those who give Motherly Love we wish you a Happy Mother's Day
Rita Wilson Sings National Anthem After Recovering From COVID-19
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Rita Wilson is in good voice after recovering from COVID-19. Don’t just take her word for it, listen for yourself.May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.Join in with stakeholders in the Mental Health and disability field and our friends at Mental Health America as we
with the theme of Tools 2 Thrive - practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations they are dealing with. Learn more at www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month
On college campuses we need to Let COVID-19 expand awareness of disability tech | Nature.com
Let COVID-19 expand awareness of disability tech
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The pandemic’s disruption shows how much academia could learn from the disability community.Ways to help older neighbors and relatives in isolation (and how they can help you)
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The Washington Post spoke with six experts in geriatrics for advice on the best ways to connect and empower those who are remaining at home.25 Years After the White House Aging Conference, Where Are We Now?
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Aging policies past and presentMay is Older Americans Month! We join the Administration for Community Living in recognizing the countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. this year the 2020 theme is "Make Your Mark," and we invite you to make your mark and share your story in May!
A must read resource on Health & Human Services Resources to address COVID-19 from Alvarez & Marsal It gives a comprehensive look at what is going on!
Resource on HHS COVID-19 Supports and Initiatives - Declaration for Independence
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To help navigate the myriad resources on COVID-19 pandemic, national consulting firm A&M has created a comprehensive guide to the Health and Human Service response. The resource includes summaries of legislation as well as policy actions affecting civil rights, individuals with developmental disabil...Tricky Questions About The New Post-Pandemic Disability Etiquette
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People with disabilities, in particular, are anxiously wondering right now how our ongoing need to protect ourselves will be viewed by others.Today is National Nurses Day and the first day of National Nursing Week! This recognition honors the drive, fortitude and dedication of nurses and concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Today we join everyone in honoring all those who heard the call of the woman with the lantern and risk their own safety and wellness to offer care!
Pandemic Delaying Medical Care of Older Americans
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US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.Coronavirus robbing grandparents of time with families
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Because seniors are at greater risk of coronavirus, many have been forced to social distance themselves from their own families, with no end in sight.America heads into another week of social distancing, how COVID19 affects medical care and what some “aging hippies” did about it AND the biggest story that didn’t happen in disability ed, PLUS a greeting from a galaxy far far away in this week’s What We’re Reading!
What We’re Reading: May 4, 2020 - Declaration for Independence
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America heads into another week of social distancing, how COVID19 affects medical care and what some “aging hippies” did about it AND the biggest story that didn’t happen in disability ed, PLUS a greeting from a galaxy far far away in this week’s What We’re Reading!Alicia Keys debuts powerful anthem in partnership with CNN
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If you find yourself in tears watching the visual for Alicia Keys' new song, know that the singer had the same reaction the first time she saw it.Survey: 1 in 6 Older Americans Delayed Or Canceled Medical Care In March
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Researchers looked at healthcare-related actions taken by those 70 years and older during the first month of social distancing.It's Time To Flatten The Loneliness Curve For Older Americans
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We’re in danger of entering a social depression that might last for years.Disability, health advocates welcome Medicaid changes Colorado requested due to coronavirus
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Colorado’s requests would make it easier for low-income people to sign up for Medicaid and stay enrolled, and for doctors and others who want to accept Medicaid to work with the program.Secretary DeVos Forgoes Waiving Disability Law Amid School Closures
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Special education advocates are relieved that the federal law that guarantees a free public education to students with disabilities will remain.California, Florida release names of nursing homes with coronavirus cases as pressure mounts
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News media have partnered to sue Florida for nursing home data.National Disability Institute has launched an online resource center to help people with #disabilities and chronic health conditions deal with the financial challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Financial Resilience Center | COVID-19 Resources
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We are here to help those with disabilities and chronic health conditions navigate financially through the COVID-19 crisis.More than a disease, COVID-19 exposes health risk of food insecurity: OPINION
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Diet disruptions contribute to their underlying medical conditions.Disabled Americans can't be a Covid-19 afterthought
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This crisis has laid our inequities bare, say Dr. Richard Besser and Rebecca Cokley. It's also a moment when we have an obligation and a chance to try to fix them, especially when it comes to folks with disabilities, they write. So far, Congress and others have been neglecting this vulnerable commun...www.forbes.com
When dealing with potentially serious trauma, legal requirements and whole organizational culture change it is essential that professional, regulated services are involved. Science, expertise, credible advice are rapidly coming back into fashion; HR policy should be no exception to this shift.Your Stories
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