This week: We continue to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA wit Lex Frieden and Merrill Friedman, Loneliness and its impact on aging seniors, AND how the Internets is reacting to SSDI PLUS the last words of Rep. John Lewis
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The unexpected events of 2020 altered how we care celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA. NAB convener Lex Frieden, and Merrill Friedman give their unique perspective on the ADA Anniversary and the COVID-19 pandemic.
What We’re Reading: June 22, 2020
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!
What We’re Reading: June 15, 2020
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!
Modern Medicaid Alliance Survey Says Americans Support Increased Funding for Medicaid Amid COVID-19
Modern Medicaid Alliance Survey Says Americans Support Increased Funding for Medicaid Amid COVID-19
What We’re Reading: May 11, 2020
This week we look at the current state of food insecurity in America, celebrate National Nurses Week AND we revisit the 1995 White House AGING Conference PLUS another COVID-18 inspired Anthem all in What We’re Reading!
Resource on HHS COVID-19 Supports and Initiatives
To help navigate the myriad resources on COVID-19 pandemic, national consulting firm A&M has created a comprehensive guide to the Health and Human Service response. The resource includes summaries of legislation as well as policy actions affecting civil rights, individuals with developmental disabilities, food supports and loans.
What We’re Reading: May 4, 2020
America heads into another week of social distancing, how COVID19 affects medical care and what some “aging hippies” did about it AND the biggest story that didn’t happen in disability ed, PLUS a greeting from a galaxy far far away in this week’s What We’re Reading!
What We’re Reading: March 30, 2020
More resources for being a homeschool Rockstar, helping your kids look after their mental health in the wake of Self Isolation, supporting your aging parents AND the extension of social isolation from the White House in this week’s What We’re Reading
What We’re Reading: March 23, 2020
As many Americans dig in for a second week of social distancing, catch up on all the news related to disability, and older Americans as well as a roundup of Coronavirus articles in What We’re Reading