Declaration for Independence

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



Advocating for Health Equity during Autism Acceptance Month

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We are thrilled to introduce our contributor for this month’s blog post — Kim Musheno, a passionate advocate for the rights and welfare of individuals on the Autism spectrum. As the Executive Vice President of Public Policy at the Autism Society of America, Kim takes the lead in establishing strategies that unite individuals on the […]

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Empowering Youth Voices: A Journey through Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy

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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 […]

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What We’re Reading: November 9, 2020

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This week: The Biden-Harris team starts planning for the transition, the ACA returns to the Supreme Court AND we recognize the start of Native American Haritage Month PLUS How your dog may hold the secret to aging AND we say goodbye to American icon Alex Trebek in What We’re Reading!

What We’re Reading: September 14, 2020

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This week: Older Americans with underlying conditions bear the brunt of COVID-19, Google recognizes Terry Fox in the Doodle AND we recognize National Preparedness Month and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in What We’re Reading.

Not Dead Yet – Bring Out Your Dead

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Monty Python and The Holy Grail Scene 2: Just Die Already https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcbR1J_4ICg [thud] [clang] CART MASTER: Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [cough cough...] [clang] [...cough cough] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring [...]

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National Intern Day – July 2020

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Today is National Intern Day! Courtney Felle jis Anthem’s 2020 Lex Frieden intern. and ee are so incredibly fortunate to have her support the Disability Policy Engagement team in Federal Affairs, which includes supporting the work of the NAB. In addition to her work with us, Courtney is a member of the 2020 Disability Advocacy Certificate Program organized by AAPD. She wrote this blog post in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the ADA, and it can also be found on AAPD’s social media channels.

What We’re Reading: June 22, 2020

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This week: We celebrate Juneteenth. Reflections on the Olmstead Anniversary by NAB Member Billy Altom, commentary on centering of Aging and disability communities from CAP, we recognize the passing of Cheryl Sensenbrenner and the Top 50 Anthems for Pride in What We’re Reading!