Declaration for Independence

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





The 31st Anniversary of the ADA – The Post COVID Connection

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Last week on July 26th we recognized the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While 31 is not one of the “big” anniversaries ending in five or zero, this year’s turn around the sun seems especially important as a significant number of our communities are hoping to re-open as we transition to another phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What We’re Reading: July 26, 2021 – The ADA Anniversary Edition

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This week we recognize the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and continue to join the national conversation about access, inclusion and disability pride for all Americans!

What We’re Reading: July 12, 2021

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This week: Accessible elections, Is telework making government employment a better option for #pwds, AND Emily Ladau discusses Disability Pride month, PLUS how far the airline industry REALLY has to go to support people with disabilities in what We’re Reading!

What We’re Reading: June 28, 2021

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This week Californians with Disabilities feeling left behind, Advocates remind us that Brittney Spears conservatorship is a disability issue and the reform of a Federal Council on Autism PLUS why accessible sports teams should not use Native Mascots in What We’re Reading!

What We’re Reading: June 21, 2021

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This week we continue a festive June by recognizing Juneteenth and Father’s Day as well as Pride, NCIL announces its new chief, kids with I/DD hang ten in SC AND Health outcomes for aging and Latino populations PLUS across the pond COVID long haulers may be considered as people with disabilities in What We’re Reading!

What We’re Reading: June 14, 2021

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This week, Steve Way asks why accessibility in Hollywood isn’t a bigger thing, Ted Kennedy calls on boards to be inclusive of disability AND Women in the Science of Aging, disparities in Access to meds AND Pandemic Drinking on the Rise PLUS a Disabled Students guide to Teacher of the Year in What We’re Reading!

What We’re Reading: June 7, 2021

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This week: Peace Corps Volunteers help with the COVID Vaccine Effort, How nurse shortages affect people with disabilities and increasing government accessibility, PLUS the FDA approves a new device that detects autism AND we continue to celebrate PRIDE in What We’re Reading!