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What We’re Reading: May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week how COVID continues to affect eh #DisCo in the US and broad, Disability rights orgs support voting rights AND a look at old tech – the Braille Writer PLUS we celebrate Mother’s day with words from Black Mothers with disabilities in What We’re Reading

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Black disabled mothers, Braille Writer, COVID, Independent Living, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day, NDI, NDRN, NOD, Paralympics, South Carolina, Will Lewis

What We’re Reading: September 28, 2020

September 28, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week we look at the perils of voting when you are a person with a disability, consider the needs of caregivers and accessibility for people who are Deaf/HOH in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: COVID-19/Coronavirus, Election Issues, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, accessibility, accessible voting, Deaf/HOH, Disability and COVID-19, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What We’re Reading: September 21, 2020

September 21, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week, the nation mourns the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an urge to end Sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities AND Anthem and the New Apple Watch may help you with your asthma PLUS do your remember the 21st of September all in this week’s What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Employment, Mental Health, News, Suicide, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, Anthem, Apple, Asthma, COVID-19, Earth Wind and Fire, iwatch, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mental Health, mental helath and COVID-19, su-minimum wage, Supreme court

The Fight for Accessible Voting During COVID-19

September 22, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new barriers to voting and resulted in chaos at the polls and widespread voter disenfranchisement. In this blog our colleagues from AAPD outline some of the barriers people may face when trying to vote as well as solutions that can help everyone as we move to the polls in November!

Filed Under: Blog, Election Issues, News Tagged With: AAPD, accessible voting, RevUp Campaign

National Intern Day – July 2020

July 30, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

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.

Filed Under: Diversity, Employment, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: AAPD, Intern, Lex Frieden Internship, NAB, youth in transition

What We’re Reading: July 27, 2020

July 27, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We recognize the passing of Congressman John Lewis, AND COVID-19 and its effects on diverse communities AND we Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of teh ADA, AAPD, ADA, ADA 30, adult children with disabilities, Aging in Place, Alice Wong, Apple, Ayanna Pressley, Bob Kalfka, COVID-19 and race, Crip Camp, David Johns, Disabiltiy fashion, EEOC, FCC, Jillian Mercado, John Lewis, Lex Frieden, PBS, Rebecca COkley, Refinery29, retirement, Vilissa Thompson

Celebrating April as Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month!

April 7, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

April is Autism Acceptance Month. During this time we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive society that values neurodiversity, and the benefit that all of us have when we can bring our whole selves to school, work and our community. In this month’s blog, Jonathan Kratchman talks about how being autistic has been a challenge and a benefit in his personal and professional life.

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: AAPD, Anthem, autism, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Awareness Month, autistics, EagletonInstitute, HealthCore, Jonathan Kratchman, NCIL, NDRN, Rutgers, TASH

What We’re Reading: April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Major disability org launches a new program honoring Fannie Lou Hamer, DOL offers new regulations to help with masks to support health professionals AND multiple communities weigh in on their thoughts about Coronavirus – you won’t believe which group is least worried – al in this week’s What We’re Reading.

Filed Under: Caregivers, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Election Issues, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, Alice Wong, cloth covering, debt, Debt crisis, Department of Labor, Fannie Lou Hamer, Judy Hemann, kids with disabilites, masks, medical rationing, NFFCMH, OSHA, social isolation, Ventilators

What We’re Reading, May 27, 2019

May 28, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What we’re reading is our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us. Catch up on the latest on aging, LTSS and disability!

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Legislation & Policy, Mental Health, News, Support Communities, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, accessible restaurants, ADAPT, aging, Anxiety, Disability employment, disability fashion, disability rights, Harmless, Maria Town, Men's mental health

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2019

January 14, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

‘Drive to Home,’ Medicare Changes Are Creating More Integrated Senior Care | Home Health Care In years to come, cross-continuum collaboration and the formation of integrated care delivery models that keep people away from hospitals will be the main catalysts for lowering U.S. health care spending. For senior housing, assisted living and independent living providers, [...]

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Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Court Cases, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Health Insurance, Low Income, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Self-Directed Services, Technology, Transportation, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, accessible transportation, ANCOR, asian americans, Black Women, Bryan Cranston, CES, Disability Insurance, Dustin Gibson, HCBS, Hearne Award, Home Based, JP Morgan, ride sharing, Sarah Blahovec, smart whellchair cushion, South Koreans, The Upside, women with disabilities

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