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Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 31, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

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.

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Blog, COVID-19/Coronavirus, News Tagged With: 30th Anniversary of teh ADA, COVID-19, Lex Frieden, social distancing

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 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: July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

This Week – NAB Convener Lex Frieden reminds us that older adults and #pwds deserve COVID treatment, AND the DEI tells us the Best Places to work for #pwds, AND LTSS, PLUS Classic Reggae anthem is remastered for the pandemic all in What We’re Reading

Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: ageism, Bob Marley, DEI, Disability employment, Disability Equality Index, Disability: IN Ohio, fish, Lex Frieden, Long Term Care, South Crolina

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

Recollections on Olmstead 2018

June 22, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

On June 22 we recognize the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v LC. & E.W. which established that individuals with disabilities that are in institutions have the right to received community based care instead of being institutionalized. Still not yet 20 years old, the Olmstead decision is considered by some to [...]

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Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: Charlie Bliss, Elaine Wilson, Kelly Buckland, Lex Frieden, Lois Curtis, NCIL, Olmstead decision

ADA: Pathway to the Future

July 26, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

by Lex Frieden Each year, around the anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am asked by the press and others: “Exactly what has the ADA accomplished?” and “Looking forward, what must be done to realize the vision of full participation that underlies the ADA?” These are thoughtful questions and [...]

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Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Blog, News Tagged With: ADA, ADA Anniversary, ADA27, Lex Frieden

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