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This week we recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week #CMHAW, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month, take a look at accessible gaming and tech design, and consider the best summer ever as POTUS encourages all Americans to get the vaccine, PLUS we say goodbye to Olympia Dukakis
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Court: Employee who self-diagnosed disability isn’t protected under ADA www.hrmorning.com/self-diagnosed-disability/
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If an employee self-diagnoses their disability, are they covered under the ADA? A recent court ruling says no.Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches Nevada Doula Program To Improve Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes finance.yahoo.com/news/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-130000891.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&...
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/PRNewswire/ -- National Disability Institute (NDI) today announced that Wil Lewis, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Experian North America, has...FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Funds to Support the Health of Older Americans www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/03/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administr...
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Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living is releasing $1.4 billion in funding from the American RescueThis week we recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month, take a look at accessible gaming and tech design, and consider the best summer ever as POTUS encourages all Americans to get the vaccine, PLUS we say goodbye to Olympia Dukakis declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-may-3-2021/
What We’re Reading: May 3, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week we recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week #CMHAW, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Older Americans Month, take a look at accessible gaming and tech design, and consider the best summer ever as POTUS encourages all Americans to get the vaccine, PLUS we say...Perspective | Telling a potential employer about a disability in a remote-work environment www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/29/telling-potential-employer-about-disability/?tid=ss_tw
Perspective | Telling a potential employer about a disability in a remote-work environment
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When I'm applying for remote jobs, do I need to mention that I need mobility aids to get around? Also, what to do when a client offers a free holiday as a gift.May is Older Americans Month!
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength."
Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults and the Aging Network, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.
There are many things we all can do to nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength, and continue to thrive. Connecting with others is one of the most important—it plays a vital role in our health and well-being, and in that of our communities. From finding joy in small things and sharing our stories, to looking at the big picture and giving to others, join us in promoting the ways we are connected and strong. Visit acl.gov/oam/2021/older-americans-month-2021 to learn more!
In interviews, the disabled reveal not only their struggles but also their passions and senses of humor www.washingtonpost.com/health/disability-experience-oral-history/2021/04/23/850b05a2-a373-11eb-a7...
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“Visible Lives: Oral Histories of the Disability Experience” paints a full portrait of those dealing with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and everything in between.Is it 'Zoom face' or is the pandemic aging you? | CNN Health www.cnn.com/2021/04/29/health/aging-skin-pandemic-wellness/index.html
Is it 'Zoom face' or is the pandemic aging you?
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Dermatologists are seeing patients complaining of accelerated aging during the pandemic -- here's what to do about it.March of Dimes and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Tackle Inequity in Maternal Healthcare in Cleveland prn.to/3dYVmj9
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/PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, and longtime partner Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield...Microsoft’s accessibility chief on the benefits of closing the ‘disability divide’ www.geekwire.com/2021/microsofts-accessibility-chief-benefits-closing-disability-divide/
Microsoft’s accessibility chief on the benefits of closing the ‘disability divide’
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Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie is thinking about disabilities in ways that many others are not. Or at least, aren't yet. The Redmond-based software and cloud company on...Biden urges all Americans to "go get the shot" as CDC relaxes mask guidance www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-covid-response-watch-live-stream-today-2021-04-27/
Biden urges all Americans to "go get the shot" as CDC relaxes mask guidance
"The bottom line is clear: If you're vaccinated, you can do more things, more safely," the president said Tuesday.
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La Grange teen accuses hockey team of disability discrimination
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Morgan Urso was told she could no longer be part of Team Illinois Hockey after she disclosed her experience with depression and suicidal thoughts.Disability-Forward Policy Recommendations To Advance Accessible and Affordable Housing for All - Center for American Progress www.americanprogress.org/issues/disability/news/2021/04/23/498579/disability-forward-policy-recom...
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The federal government should enact the following policy recommendations to increase affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing for all—especially people with disabilities.This week: How does disability blend into global health, AND sitting at the intersection of Asian and disability identity PLUS the #DisCo goes to the #Oscars AND we recognize #EarthDay and all things green in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-april-26-2021/
What We’re Reading: April 26, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: How do we integrate disabitly into the global health agenda, AND sitting at the intersection of Asian and disability identity PLUS the DisCo goes to the Oscars AND we recognize Earth Day and another holiday from last week in in What We’re Reading!Tweet from our friiends at Crip Camp:
While our film didn’t win Best Documentary Feature, we are proud of the momentum that Crip Camp has created for a push towards disability inclusion. From tonight’s historic accessible stage to the broadcast’s innovative captioning, it’s clear disability inclusion is here to stay.
Impact Producer Andraea LaVant with service dog Goji, Disability activist and star Judtih Heumann, Crip Camp Co-Directors Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht and Producers Sara Bolder and Howard Gertler
Disabled Asian Americans Deal With Racism and Ableism
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Disabled Asian Americans Deal With Racism and Ableism – AsAmNews
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Many disabled Asian Americans feel alienated in both the AsAm and disabled communitiesDisability in children and adolescents must be integrated into the global health agenda www.who.int/news/item/19-04-2021-disability-in-children-and-adolescents-must-be-integrated-into-t...
Disability in children and adolescents must be integrated into the global health agenda
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Childhood disability is not a priority in health systems. A recently published article in the BMJ by Cieza and colleagues argues why this needs to change.Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book www.eagletimes.com/ap/singer-with-disability-shines-in-ali-strokers-new-kids-book/article_7490378...
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book
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NEW YORK — Broadway star Ali Stroker says she always felt like her “most powerful self” when onstage, and now as the co-author of a new book for kids, she’sFind out what criteria Social Security uses to evaluate disability benefits claim applications if they include drug or alcohol substance use. - www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/does-substance-abuse-disqualify-disabil...
Can You Get Social Security Disability With Substance Abuse?
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Find out what criteria Social Security uses to evaluate disability benefits claim applications if they include drug or alcohol substance use.Marijuana-Themed License Plates To Benefit Disability Community www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/04/15/marijuana-themed-license-plates-to-benefit-disability-communit...
Marijuana-Themed License Plates To Benefit Disability Community
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In an effort to better support people with disabilities, one state is offering motorists the chance to emblazon their cars with phrases like "BONG," "GANJA," "HASH" andNew report offers guidance for pediatricians on how to prevent abuse of children with disabilities www.statnews.com/2021/04/19/aap-report-guidance-pediatricians-prevent-abuse-children-disabilities/
Report guides pediatricians on preventing abuse of children with disabilities
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The report aims to make pediatricians more aware of the increasingly well-documented issue and approach it in an informed and sensitive way.This week, COVID Vaccine opens up for the majority of American, a discussion of how Long Haulers will join the #DisCo, Ali Stroker’s new kids book on disability, mentorship for girls AND the Biden admin announces a nomination for the Office of Disability Employment Policy in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-april-19-2021/
What We’re Reading: April 19, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week, COVID Vaccine opens up for the majority of American, a discussion of how Long Haulers will join the #DisCo, Ali Stroker’s new kids book on disability, mentorship for girls AND the Biden admin announces a nomination for the Office of Disability Employment Policy in What We’re Reading!www.teenvogue.com/story/disability-empowher-networks-pen-pal-program
This Pen Pal Program Is Reminding Disabled Girls of Their Power
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Pairing disabled girls with successful disabled women is empowering.Beginning April 19, President Biden wants all Americans age 18 and over to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, meaning the focus on 65-plus is ending.
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As COVID-19 Vaccine Opens to All, Concerns for the 50+
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Beginning April 19, President Biden wants all Americans age 18 and over to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, meaning the focus on 65-plus is ending.This great article form asks some important questions about COVID-19 and one of fastest growing sections of the disability community - COVID long haulers www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-04-15/covid-long-haulers-could-change-the-disabilit...
COVID Long Haulers Could Change the Disability System
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People who are ill and unable to work long after a positive test for COVID-19 could help overhaul the delivery of disability benefits in the U.S.A Conversation With A Disability Rights Advocate On A Bill To Ban "Disability Abortions" news.wfsu.org/state-news/2021-04-14/a-conversation-with-a-disability-rights-advocate-on-a-bill-to...
A Conversation With A Disability Rights Advocate On A Bill To Ban "Disability Abortions"
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Lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ban a physician from aborting a woman’s pregnancy if that physician believes the woman is ending her pregnancy because of a prenatal diagnosis of a disability. Robbie Gaffney speaks with a disability rights advocate.Lydia X. Z. Brown discusses disability justice in virtual presentation www.thepostathens.com/article/2021/04/ou-lydiaxzbrown-disability-justice-virtual-presentation
Lydia X. Z. Brown discusses disability justice in virtual presentation
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Lydia X. Z. Brown, disability rights advocate, writer and attorney, discussed ableism in the university setting, especially during the pandemic.Chefs and cooks in the disability community share recipes for accessibility www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-04-09/cooking-with-disabilities-accessibility
Chefs and cooks in the disability community share recipes for accessibility
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipesTwo cases alleging disability-based discrimination www.scotusblog.com/2021/04/two-cases-alleging-disability-based-discrimination/
Stanford to launch initiative for disability community space www.stanforddaily.com/2021/04/11/stanford-to-launch-initiative-for-disability-community-space/
Stanford to launch initiative for disability community space | The Stanford Daily
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Following decades of student advocacy, the University is moving forward with a pilot initiative for a disability community space.Opinion: On NFL disability, some players say 'Delay, deny and hope we die' remains true www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2021/04/09/nfl-disability-delay-deny-and-hop...
Opinion: On NFL disability, some players say 'Delay, deny and hope we die' remains true
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The NFL's benefits plan has a long history of delaying and denying payments to its former players. One player called it "delay, deny and hope we die."Learn about some of the latest thought around the ADA and supporting the disability community at the ADA National State of the Science Conference April 13 - 15 adata.org/2021-ada-state-of-science
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Virtual Conference | April 13th - 15th, 2021 | #ADAStateOfScienceThis week: How disability works (or doesn’t) in the NFL two disability cases hat may be headed to SCOTUS, AND chefs and cooks in the disability community share recipes for accessibility AND Lydia Brown talks disability justice PLUS The world continues to mourn the passing of DMX, Alcee Hastings and Prince Phillip all in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-april-12-2021/
What We’re Reading: April 12, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: How disability works or doesn’t) in the NFL two disability cases that may be headed to SCOTUS, AND chefs and cooks in the disability community share recipes for accessibility AND Lydia X.Z. Brown talks disability justice PLUS The world continues to mourn the passing of DMX, Alcee Hastin...Perspective | How the able-bodied can do better with disabled neighbors like me www.washingtonpost.com/health/how-the-able-bodied-can-do-better-with-disabled-neighbors-like-me/2...
Perspective | How the able-bodied can do better with disabled neighbors like me
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Even simple acts of kindness — such as letting us know the elevator is broken — can mean all the difference in the world.Ban on 'disability abortions' backed in House cbs12.com/news/local/ban-on-disability-abortions-backed-in-house
Ban on 'disability abortions' backed in House
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Physicians who terminate pregnancies solely because women don’t want children with disabilities could face felony charges under a bill moving through the Florida House. Members of the House Health & Human Services Committee voted 12-8 on Tuesday to advance the controversial bill (HB 1221), whi...Alcee Hastings, Longtime Florida Congressman, Dies at 84 www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/politics/alcee-hastings-dead.html?smid=tw-share
Alcee Hastings, Longtime Florida Congressman, Dies at 84
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As a federal judge, he was impeached and removed from the bench. He was then elected to the House, where he became known as a strong liberal voice.Briefs: Area Agency on Aging seeks award nominations www.marionstar.com/story/news/2021/04/05/briefs-area-agency-aging-seeks-award-nominations/7088430...
Briefs: Area Agency on Aging seeks award nominations
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News in brief from across Marion County and Ohio.This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.‘It’s not a disability, it’s an ability’: ‘Dan the Man’ refuses to let autism keep him from doing what he loves www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/its-not-a-disability-its-an-ability-dan-the-man-refuses-to-let-a...
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“Dan the Man” takes weight-lifting and exercising seriously, saying his favorite pastime also helps him spread awareness.Learn about some of the latest thought around the ADA and supporting the disability community at the ADA National State of the Science Conference April 13 - 15 adata.org/2021-ada-state-of-science
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Virtual Conference | April 13th - 15th, 2021 | #ADAStateOfScienceThis week: how Indigenous communities are addressing disability and COVID-19 AND debt cancellation for some borrowers with disabilities, AND a NEW Biden plan to boost home care PLUS we recognize World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month in What We’re Reading! declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-april-5-2021/
What We're Reading: April 5, 2021 - Declaration for Independence
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This week: how Indigenous communities are addressing disability and COVID-19 AND debt cancellation for some borrowers with disabilities, AND a NEW Biden plan to boost home care PLUS we recognize World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month in What We’re Reading!Why Native American children have higher rates of disability - ABC News - abcn.ws/3cOrYeB
Why Native American children have higher rates of disability
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More than 3 million children in the U.S. had a disability in 2019.If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income wasn’t approved, here are the steps to appeal the decision. - www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/what-happens-at-a-social-security-disab...
What happens at a Social Security disability hearing?
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If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income wasn’t approved, here are the steps to appeal the decision.Cone, trailblazer of the disability rights movement, dies www.avpress.com/news/newsline/cone-trailblazer-of-the-disability-rights-movement-dies/article_77d...
Cone, trailblazer of the disability rights movement, dies
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It wasn’t long after Kitty Cone had enrolled at the Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington that she felt the grip of discrimination.Disability Advocates Raise Concerns About Sweeping Voting Bill spectrumlocalnews.com/share/tx/san-antonio/news/2021/04/01/disability-advocates-raise-concerns-ab...
Disability Advocates Raise Concerns About Sweeping Voting Bill
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SB 7 would change voting laws.US hunger crisis persists, especially for kids, older adults - ABC News - abcn.ws/2POX2lG
US hunger crisis persists, especially for kids, older adults
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America is starting to emerge from economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s still no end in sight for food insecurity, especially for children and older adults"On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we celebrate the countless ways that people with autism contribute to our families, our communities, our Nation, and the world, and we shine a light on the systemic barriers people with autism face in their daily lives." www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/04/01/a-proclamation-on-world-autism-a...
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2021 | The White House
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On World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the countless ways that people with autism contribute to our families, our communities, our Nation, and the world, and we shine a light on the systemic barriers people with autism face in their daily lives. More than 2 percent of American adults and 1 in...Your Stories
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