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NAB Statement on the Passing of Richard Thornburgh, Former Governor of Pennsylvania and Attorney General of the United States

January 4, 2021 by Patrick Cokley

It is with profound sorrow that the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities recognizes the passing of Richard “Dick” Thornburgh.

Filed Under: Blog, News, Uncategorized

2020 Blog Round-Up

December 28, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

Got some extra time as we countdown to the New Year? Take a tour of our blogs of 2020 and see what our talented contributors had us thinking about during a year that we will not soon forget!

Filed Under: Blog, News

Holiday Celebrations with an Uninvited House Guest: COVID-19

December 17, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

The winter holidays are here and while we are all looking to some much needed rest, how will we celebrate and stay safe during the pandemic? This week we offer you some ideas to keep festive and stay healthy and safe!

Filed Under: Blog, News

It’s Time to Think Small About Disaster Relief

September 29, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

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.

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: disability emergency preparedness, inclusive disaster planning, local governement, Paul Timmons, Portlight

The Fight for Accessible Voting During COVID-19

September 22, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

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 polls in November!

Filed Under: Blog, Election Issues, News Tagged With: AAPD, accessible voting, RevUp Campaign

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 31, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

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

Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

July 22, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

It is with profound sadness that the NAB recognizes the passing of Congressman John Lewis on July 17, 2020.  Throughout his life, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son, to his time organizing the Freedom Riders and speaking at the 1963 March on Washington, to his tenure in the House of Representatives, John Lewis [...]

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Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: John Lewis

Finding the Perfect Place to Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

June 18, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

by Billy Altom, NAB Member and Executive Director of the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) A few years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I was attending a music festival in the river market district of Little Rock, Arkansas.  Being the kind of person who talks to every [...]

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Filed Under: Blog, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: APRIL, Billy Altom, Community Living, Olmstead decision

The NAB Condemns the Murder of George Floyd and Urges All to Work Toward Inclusion and Justice

June 2, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

We join in solidarity with those who are experiencing outrage, sadness and horror at the death of George Floyd and desire for significant change in our country. We reject the idea that peace and civility comes at the expense of Black lives, and we equally refute the idea that any American should be able to take the life of another without reproach or consequence.

Filed Under: Blog, Disability Issues, Diversity, News Tagged With: George Floyd, George Floyd Protests, Minneapolis Police, Protests

You Are Never Too Old to Make Your Mark

May 24, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

May is Older Americans Month. We turn to our NAB Member, Sandy Markwood of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) to offer us suggestions on how we can support older Americans, and create communities that are supportive, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: n4a, Older Americans Month, Sandy Markwood

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