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The 31st Anniversary of the ADA – The Post COVID Connection

August 2, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

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.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Blog, News Tagged With: 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, ADA31, Justin Dart, Long Haul COVID

What We’re Reading: August 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We walk towards Labor Day weekend, advocates and parents want more from their schools and websites become a bigger focus during COVID-19 PLUS We say goodbye to Chadwick Boseman.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Employment, Health Insurance, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Actors with Disabilities, aging parents, COVID-19, Disability Rights in San Francisco, Older Trachers, Students with disabilites, Teachers

What We’re Reading: August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: Allies for Independence wants to make sure we don’t lose disability data tied to COVID-19, AND Haben Girma on how disability drives innovation AMD what seniors can expect in a post vaccine world PLUS Why every person with a disability may not want to talk to you about their disability

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: ADA Anniversary, Allies for Independence, COVID-19, elemedicine, Equal Pay, Frankenstein, Haben Girma, International issues, ivity, menopause, Michelle Obama, older adults, pandemic, Rain man

What We’re Reading: August 17, 2020

August 17, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: Retires debate Alzheimer’s vs COVID-19, 10,000 Americans die waiting for SSDI hearings AND how the Biden Disability Plan could close the Equal Pay loophole PLUS Michelle Obama opens up about depression and menopause all in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Social Security, What We're Reading Tagged With: ADA, African Americans, Alzheimer's Disease, Biden, COVID-19, disability stereotypes, Endemic violence, Equal Pay, high blood pressure, Long Term Care, menopause, Michelle Obama, Raja Abdullah Almasabi, SSDI, structural racism, Telemedicine

What We’re Reading: August 3, 2020

August 3, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We continue to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA wit Lex Frieden and Merrill Friedman, Loneliness and its impact on aging seniors, AND how the Internets is reacting to SSDI PLUS the last words of Rep. John Lewis

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Social Security, What We're Reading Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of teh ADA, ableism, ADA30, aging parents, COVID-19, disability culture, disability rigts, Food Security, immigrants, Jon Lewis, lonliness, National Intern Day, SSDI, Vilissa Tompson

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 31, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

The unexpected events of 2020 altered how we care celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA. NAB convener Lex Frieden, and Merrill Friedman give their unique perspective on the ADA Anniversary and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Blog, COVID-19/Coronavirus, News Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of teh ADA, COVID-19, Lex Frieden, social distancing

What We’re Reading: July 27, 2020

July 27, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We recognize the passing of Congressman John Lewis, AND COVID-19 and its effects on diverse communities AND we Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of teh ADA, AAPD, ADA, ADA 30, adult children with disabilities, Aging in Place, Alice Wong, Apple, Ayanna Pressley, Bob Kalfka, COVID-19 and race, Crip Camp, David Johns, Disabiltiy fashion, EEOC, FCC, Jillian Mercado, John Lewis, Lex Frieden, PBS, Rebecca COkley, Refinery29, retirement, Vilissa Thompson

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

July 23, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Sunday July 26th marks the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities  Act. There are events and celebrations taking place across the country — many of them virtually. Here is a short list of some of the events you can participate in this weekend and recognize the landmark civil rights legislation supporting inclusion for all Americans.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), News Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of the ADA, Access Board, ADA, Apple, Bazelon Center, Bob Kalfka, CCD, Center for American Progress, Crip Camp, Eplilepsy Foundation, FCC, Lex Frieden, NAMD, S, Senate, U

What We’re Reading: July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This Week – NAB Convener Lex Frieden reminds us that older adults and #pwds deserve COVID treatment, AND the DEI tells us the Best Places to work for #pwds, AND LTSS, PLUS Classic Reggae anthem is remastered for the pandemic all in What We’re Reading

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: ageism, Bob Marley, DEI, Disability employment, Disability Equality Index, Disability: IN Ohio, fish, Lex Frieden, Long Term Care, South Crolina

What We’re Reading: July 13, 2020

July 13, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: What the 30th Anniversary of the ADA means for business, Minnesota reopens day centers for people with disabilities AND Critical resources for trans seniors. PLUS How the Baby Sitters Club changes minds about disability.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, News, Nursing Homes, What We're Reading Tagged With: ADA, Adult Day Centers, aging parents, Baby-Sitters Club, Coronavirus, racial disparities, trans older adults, transgender seniors, universal design

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