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What We’re Reading: August 9, 2021

August 9, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: COVID19 booster shots AND voter registration AND Target makes backpacks for Wheelchair users, PLUS we continue to recognize the ADA Anniversary and think about accessible housing and healthcare in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, accessible housing, backpacks, Center for American Progress, COVID Vaccine, COVID-19, Long Haul COVID, New Jersey, Target, wheelchair users

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

July 23, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

Sunday July 26th marks the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities  Act. There are events and celebrations taking place across the country — many of them virtually. Here is a short list of some of the events you can participate in this weekend and recognize the landmark civil rights legislation supporting inclusion for all Americans.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), News Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of the ADA, Access Board, ADA, Apple, Bazelon Center, Bob Kalfka, CCD, Center for American Progress, Crip Camp, Eplilepsy Foundation, FCC, Lex Frieden, NAMD, S, Senate, U

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: August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

The Misperception Of Disability | WNPR In the summer of 2018, the Colin McEnroe Show and the entire talk show team at WNPR had the honor in selecting Jason Perez for an internship at Connecticut Public Radio. Perez worked with Colin McEnroe Show senior producer Betsy Kaplan to produce an episode, aired August 8, that [...]

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Filed Under: Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Legislation & Policy, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, News, Technology, Transportation, What We're Reading Tagged With: access to education, accessibility, ACT, aging, Baby Boomers, Bankruptcy, Betsy Kaplan, Center for American Progress, Colin McEnroe, Disability employment, Disability Justice Initative, Lila Call, Maysoon Zayid, older americans

What We’re Reading: June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

Gut bacteria might one day help slow down aging process | Phys.org Slowing down the aging process might be possible one day with supplements derived from gut bacteria. Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have identified bacterial genes and compounds that extend the life of [...]

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