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What We’re Reading: June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week we continue a festive June by recognizing Juneteenth and Father’s Day as well as Pride, NCIL announces its new chief, kids with I/DD hang ten in SC AND Health outcomes for aging and Latino populations PLUS across the pond COVID long haulers may be considered as people with disabilities in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: ACA, Aging Health outcomes, Disabiltiy in Space, I/DD, Juneteenth, Latinos, Long Haul COVID, Long Term Care, National Council on Independent Living, Obamacare, Reyma McCoy McDeid, Student Debt, Supreme court, Surfing

Recognizing Juneteenth 2021

June 19, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

Today as we celebrate Juneteenth we join all who are working to make sure the good news of freedom and inclusion is accessible to all.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Juneteenth

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 24, 2019

June 24, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

Summer is officially here! Keep up with the latest on aging, LTSS and disability from the beach, spa or camp our weekly round up of news articles and events!

Filed Under: Affordable Care Act (ACA), Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Employment, Issue Spotlight, Mental Health, News, Technology, What We're Reading Tagged With: aging, Aging Plan, Community Living, Deb Cotter, Disability Pride, Eve Hill, Gloria Vanderbilt, Incontinence, Juneteenth, LGBTQIA, March of Dimes, NASI, Olmstead decision, Texting, Universal Family Care

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