As May draws to a close and we wrap up Older Americans Month, we are pleased to feature the following blog by Kathy Greenlee, a global authority in the field of aging and the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging. Her post underscores the importance of persistent advocacy and enhanced funding for crucial programs supporting […]
Activated Rare Disease Advocates – Changing Health Outcomes through Policy
The National Advisory Board on Improving Healthcare Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (NAB) is honored to collaborate with partners like the EveryLife Foundation. This month, we have the privilege of hearing from Annie Kennedy who serves as their Chief of Policy, Advocacy, and Patient Engagement to hear more about what they’re up […]
Braille: A Source of Empowerment and Pride
In her compelling blog, “Braille: A Source of Empowerment and Pride,” Stacy Cervenka, Senior Director of Policy at RespectAbility, delves into the rich history and enduring significance of Braille. From Louis Braille’s ingenious invention to the challenges faced by blind and low-vision individuals in the education system, Cervenka passionately dispels myths surrounding Braille. Addressing issues […]
Navigating the Dementia Drift: A Journey of Awareness and Community
In the uncharted territory of dementia caregiving, filmmaker, and creator Kitty Norton, has embarked on a personal quest through her blog, Stumped Town Dementia. Little did she anticipate that her introspective musings on the challenges and joys of caring for her mother, Gloria, would evolve into a powerful beacon for a community of caregivers supporting […]
Fostering Disability Entrepreneurship: Unleashing Talent to Build Our Workforce
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) has been an important time of year and a milestone for people with disabilities for decades. Sharing employment stories of success is one of the many ways we celebrate NDEAM. This year, we’d like to introduce you to Angad Sahgal, a young visionary poised to revolutionize the landscape of […]
Empowering Youth Voices: A Journey through Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy
Throughout the year we pause to recognize many different moments, including those of celebration and those where we honor people we have lost. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month when we remember those we have lost to suicide and recognize the work that needs to be done to support people with mental health disabilities. According to […]
Embracing the Brilliance of Life: A Tribute to Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
In a world that often overlooks the significance of life’s small victories, there are those like Liz Persaud, former Program and Outreach Manager for Tools for Life (Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program) and the Pass It On Center (The National Assistive Technology Device Reutilization Coordination and Technical Assistance Center) at the Center for Inclusive Design […]
Americans with Disabilities Act, 33rd Anniversary
Anniversaries offer a time for celebration. July 26 is a day of celebration for people with disabilities all over the world, as it is the day on which President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. Anniversaries also offer a time for reflection. I am blessed to have many rich memories of July […]
My Friend Cheryl | A Mental Health Month Story
The lobby of Eden House, a special apartment building in Washington, DC, is filled with brightly colored paintings of flowers, abstract swirls, and colors that conjure joy. The artist is someone I know well– an elegant and brave soul who channeled the traumas and challenges of her life into these beautiful works of art which […]
A Journey from Awareness to Acceptance and Appreciation – Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month is recognized every year throughout April and promotes inclusion and acceptance. Autism Acceptance Month aims to break the stigma of people on the autism spectrum and shift the narrative from “awareness to acceptance.” We’ve invited Riley Cahill Camps (they/them), a member of the board of directors of accessABILITY Center for Independent Living, […]
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