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What We’re Reading: June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week Californians with Disabilities feeling left behind, Advocates remind us that Brittney Spears conservatorship is a disability issue and the reform of a Federal Council on Autism PLUS why accessible sports teams should not use Native Mascots in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: ableism, air pollution, Arc of Gergia, autism, Brittney Spears, California, Conservatorship, Delta COVId Variant, disability sports, Fourth of July, Independence Day, outdoor seting, Pride

What We’re Reading: June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week: Peace Corps Volunteers help with the COVID Vaccine Effort, How nurse shortages affect people with disabilities and increasing government accessibility, PLUS the FDA approves a new device that detects autism AND we continue to celebrate PRIDE in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: AARP, autism, Ben Lou, COVID Vaccine, elder abuse, FDA, Frank Kameny, Mathematics, nurse shortages, Pride

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: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What we’re reading is our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us. Catch up on the latest on aging, LTSS and disability!

Filed Under: Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Housing, Mental Health, News, Nursing Homes, Social Activity, Substance Use, Suicide, Support Communities, What We're Reading Tagged With: accessible elections, AHIP, Anthony Bourdain, Depression, disability inclusion, Disability Pride, gardening, LGBTQIA, lonliness, Nursing home costs, nursing homes, Pride, Think Anthem

What We’re Reading, May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

While one person with a disability was raised to power, another was erased from history. Learn more about what you may have missed in What we’re reading — our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us.

Filed Under: Affordable Care Act (ACA), Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Legislation & Policy, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Social Activity, Social Security, What We're Reading Tagged With: abortion, Baby Boomers, CMS, dementia, disability and dating, Emergency Preparedness, Game of Thrones, Kentucky, Medicaid Exclusion, Older Americans Month, Planet Fitness, Pride, Running, Tennessee

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