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What We're Reading
What We're Reading: June 16, 2022
How long COVID could change the way we think about disability The coronavirus pandemic has created a mass-disabling event that experts liken to HIV, polio or World War II, with millions suffering the long-term effects of infection with the virus.
Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month
We can’t help people with mental illness until we de s tigmatize it By: Carol Glazer, President, National Organization on Disability Throughout history society has struggled with how to treat those with mental illness.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: May 9, 2022
Justice Department Issues Guidance on Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder under the Americans with Disabilities Act “The opioid epidemic continues to pose an extraordinary challenge to communities across our country, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Autism Acceptance Month: Reflections From Jonathan Kratchman, Policy Analyst, Anthem Inc.
Growing up, people had lower expectations of me.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: April 29, 2022
How Discrimination in Health Care Affects Older Americans, and What Health Systems and Providers Can Do Racial and ethnic discrimination has a significant impact on the health of people of color, affecting mental health and contributing to high blood pressure, negative health behaviors, and early aging.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: March 1, 2022
FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and to have access to quality medical care.
Policy & Advocacy
A New, Determined Generation of Rare Disease Advocates
Young adults with rare diseases all have unique experiences; in recognition of Rare Disease Day, we call upon advocates everywhere to help in the advancement of equitable access to care.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: February 22, 2022
Government-Mandated Poverty: How US policies are structured to keep people with disabilities in perpetual poverty According to a 2017 report from the National Council on Disability , despite accounting for about 12 percent of the working age population, people with disabilities make up more than 50 percent of those living in long-term poverty in the United States.
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Reset AllA modernized healthcare infrastructure is crucial to preserving independence for people with disabilities and older adults.
The National Advisory Board believes that the modernized healthcare infrastructure required to meet the goals, preferences, and needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities must include the Six Principles. Please join with us in promoting and furthering them.