Declaration for Independence

A Call to Transform Health and Long Term Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities



What We’re Reading: Nov. 10, 2014

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The best jobs for people with disabilities (Forbes, Nov. 4) As of March 2014, a 1973 federal law designed to protect disabled people from job discrimination got additional teeth, prompting companies to be more proactive about hiring people with physical or mental challenges. Justice department monitoring disability access at polls (Disability Scoop, Nov. 4) Despite [...]

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What We’re Reading: Oct. 27, 2014

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Blog: America’s Social Security benefits to increase 7.1 percent in 2015 (Wall Street Journal, Oct. 22) Americans who receive Social Security benefits will see a modest increase in their checks next year to cover higher consumer prices, according to the Social Security Administration. Retiree beneficiaries will see the first increase in their January payment. Those [...]

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What We’re Reading: Oct. 20, 2014

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Tech pros with disabilities use creativity to level the field (Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology, Oct. 20) To companies considering hiring people with disabilities, Laureen Summers says this: “Disabled employees bring a unique perspective and creativity to problem solving that can enhance everyone’s lives.” Research: Study connects police tactics and mental health concerns (MSNBC, [...]

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What We’re Reading: Oct. 13, 2014

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HUD publishes Section 811 and Section 202 proposed rule (NCSHA Blog, Oct. 9) HUD published in the October 7 Federal Register a Proposed Rule for implementing statutory reforms made to the Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities and Section 202 Housing for the Elderly programs by the Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of [...]

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What We’re Reading: Aug. 11, 2014

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President Signs Autism CARES Act into Law (AUCD blog, Aug. 9) President Obama signed into law the Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Supports or Autism (CARES) Act into law. This law reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act for another five years and makes some small improvements. Schumer: People with disabilities should have savings (The Hill, Aug. [...]

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Part II – Beyond NDEAM: Employment and People with Disabilities as a National Priority

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Lisa Mills is a 26-year disability advocate, employment subject matter expert, a former Public Policy Chair for TASH, a former Ruderman Fellow and Senior Technical Advisor for the Coalition to Promote Self-Determination. Dr. Mills’ focus on advancing integrated employment dates back to 1999 when she became involved with the Wisconsin self-advocacy movement and assisted a [...]

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Part I – Beyond NDEAM: Employment and People with Disabilities as a National Priority

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Lisa Mills is a 26-year disability advocate, employment subject matter expert, a former Public Policy Chair for TASH, a former Ruderman Fellow and Senior Technical Advisor for the Coalition to Promote Self-Determination (CPSD). Dr. Mills’ focus on advancing integrated employment dates back to 1999 when she became involved with the Wisconsin self-advocacy movement and assisted [...]

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5 Reasons Hiring People with Disabilities is Good for Business – And the Rest of Us

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Hiring people with disabilities doesn’t just allow businesses to tap into a huge and talented workforce; it improves culture, benefits the bottom line, is responsive to government guidelines, and is easier than ever – with new technologies, public-private partnerships, and new ways of doing business coming together to build inclusive workplaces. Mark Perriello; Dec. 30, [...]

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