Hailed as the Bill of Rights for people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has fulfilled much of its promise since it went into effect 20 years ago, according to an online survey of disability leaders, released July 22, 2010. But the findings also uncover new challenges. Lex Frieden, convener of [...]
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NAB Co-Convenes Long-Term Services and Supports in Health Reform Solutions Summit (Sep. 23, 2009)
The National Advisory Board joined the George Mason University Long-term Care Educational Foundation and Amerigroup Public Policy Institute at the Capitol Hill Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. to provide a forum for key Congressional staff, policy analysts and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) experts to review the role and relevance of LTSS in health reform, [...]
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View Video from the National Day of Dialogue (May 21, 2009)
The National Advisory Board’s National Day of Dialogue was a successful start to the need for more discussion on long-term care and independent living options. Watch the Video > Check out the Additional Q-and-A > Read the Press Release >
NAB Issues Declaration for Independence White Paper and Call to Action (May 5, 2009)
America’s healthcare and long-term services and supports systems need to undergo a radical, modern transformation to meet the needs of today’s older adults and individuals with disabilities, according to a report released by a 15-member private, national advisory board. The National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities [...]
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