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What We’re Reading: August 2, 2021

August 2, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: FDA expands vaccine trials to younger kids, Disability activism and history, plus how we feel may affect how we age, AND our thoughts on the ADA Anniversary PLUS Have you heard of the fastest Deaf Woman in Hollywood? Read about it in What We’re Reading! https://declarationforindependence.org/what-were-reading-august-2-2021/

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, COVID Vaccines, Deaf, Detroit, Disability Pride, FDA, Kitty O'Neal, Racers, Stuntwomen

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

July 26, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

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!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ACT, ADA, ADHD and Black eomen, aging, Aging in Place, Biden disability resources, Disability employment, Electric Buses in Houston, Our Health Matters, Sports Illustrated, Trans models, TSA, vaccines in Kentucky

What We’re Reading: November 9, 2020

November 9, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

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!

Filed Under: Disability Issues, Election Issues, News, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, aging spouse, agong, Arizona Disability Service, COVID-19, disability in the UK, Native American Heritage Month, Plain language, Special Education, Supreme court, The Witches

What We’re Reading: June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This Week: How tech and digital solutions are affecting our access to care AND COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s PLUS the Legacy of Stonewall pro-aging and anti-racism at Pride all in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, COVID-19/Coronavirus, News, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, alexa, Alzheimer’s Deaths, Anthem, COVID-19 Pandemic, digital health, hidden disabilites, LGBTQ, Lyft, Pride, pro-aging, smart phones, Stonewall

What We’re Reading: June 22, 2020

June 22, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

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!

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Election Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible Parking, aging, APRIL, Best States for Older Americans, Billy Altom, Center for American Progress, Cheryl Sensenbrenner, COVID-19, Disability employment, Harvard, Juneteenth, Olmstead decision, Pride, telehealth

What We’re Reading: June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: We recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, more support is needed for #pwds after the pandemic, and how the George Floyd Protests will be a defining point for Millennials and Gen Z. PLUS we join all who are celebrating Pride in June!

Filed Under: COVID-19/Coronavirus, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, children with disabilties, COVID-19, depression and aging, health disparaties, nursing homes, positive aging, post pandemic recovery, racial injustice, racial justice, website testing

What We’re Reading: February 24, 2020

February 24, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

We recognize the passing of B. Smith, learn how individuals with disabilities are learning about work opportunities in Texas, and learn about how our own Lex Frieden got his start in Disability advocacy, PLUS Let the good times roll as we celebrate Mardi Gras 2020!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Activism, aging, B. Smith, Best/Worst states for older Americans, Disability Mentoring Day, employment, Lex Frieden, Oklahoma, Self Help, Special Education, Utah

What We’re Reading: February 10, 2020

February 10, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This past week gave us the end of a Presidential Impeachment, anther Presidential Debate, as well as some surprises at the Oscars. Catch up on the rest of the news on aging and Divisibility in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Social Security, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: ADA Anniversary, aging, Career Lattices, caregiver apps, corona virus, disability and social media, Jewish Disability Awareness, police violence, SSI/SSDI, Super Bowl, World Cancer Day

What We’re Reading: February 3, 2020

February 3, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Kansas City clinches the Super Bowl Win, Punxatawney Phill predicts an early spring as well as the new look for Barbie and advances in adaptive gaming as we also say goodbye to Jim Lehrer in this week’s What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Caregivers, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Housing, News, Nursing Homes, Social Security, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: adaptive controller, adaptive gaming, aging, Baby Boomers, Barbie, Child Care, Dolls with Vitiligo, Ji Lehrer, senior living, Social Security Disability Benefit, SSDI, SSI, Vitiligo, XBOX

What We’re Reading: January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Adaptive skiers change the course in Oregon , a neuroscientist lays out the keys to aging well and Disability rights take center stage in Minnesota all in this week’s What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: Disability Issues, Election Issues, Employment, Legislation & Policy, News, Social Activity, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessibility in libraries, accessible courthouse, ADA, ADA Anniversary, ADA30, adaptive skiing, aging, elderly body builder, elections, George H.W. Bush, Home invasion, retirement, Willie Murphy

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