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What We’re Reading: January 18, 2021

January 17, 2021 by Patrick Cokley

This week: We recognize Martin Luther King Day 2021, America prepares for the Biden Inauguration and continue plans for COVID and how to get the Vaccine PLUS accessible D&D in What we’re Reading!

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Martin Luther King Day 2021

January 17, 2021 by Patrick Cokley

Today we join believers in social justice and freedom around the world and Americans across the country in the recognition and celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At home in the States it is nearly impossible to step back far enough to fully appreciate the immensity of his footprint in our understanding of […]

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What We’re Reading: January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021 by Patrick Cokley

This week: The nation is still reeling from Pro-Trump rioters breaching the U.S Capitol on Wednesday AND states consider how they will be dispensing the COVID-19 Vaccine PLUS National ADAPT says goodbye to Spitfire Sable in What We’re Reading.

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What We’re Reading: January 4, 2021

January 4, 2021 by Patrick Cokley

Happy New Year! This week we welcome in 2021, we review some of the best blogs and top 10 disabitly events of 2020 and aging in the media PLUS Disability in Australia and we recognize the passing of Dick Thornburgh in What We’re Reading

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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.

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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!

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What We’re Reading: December 28, 2020

December 28, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

This week: We count down to New Year 2021, Hear what is it like to get the COVID-19 Vaccine and how you’ll know when it’s your turn AND Disability in Film PLUS Reflections on another time when vaccines were important in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: December 21, 2020

December 21, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

This week: Everything you didn’t know about Helen Keller, Can the COVID-19 vaccine can counter health disparties in communities of color, and how do we continue to support kids with disabilities all in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading

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!

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What We’re Reading: December 14, 2020

December 14, 2020 by Patrick Cokley

This week, the COVID-19 vaccine gets the green light and makes its way out for use, Senator Tom Harkin speaks On The Future Of Disability Inclusion AND aging parents and the holidays all in What we’re Reading

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