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What We’re Reading: December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

AARP opposes Senate tax bill, calls Medicare cuts and Obamacare mandate repeal 'troubling' | CNBC Health Care AARP, the lobbying group for almost 38 million older Americans, on Thursday blasted the Senate's proposed tax bill for threatening cuts to Medicare, repealing a key Obamacare rule and hiking taxes on many seniors. "We urge the Senate [...]

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NAB Twitter Chat for Women’s History Month: March 15, 2017

March 16, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

On March 15, we held our first Twitter Chat! The topic for discussion was Women's History Month and participants offered great insights about the identity and roles of women as well as how to best promote allyship and positive engagement that supports everyone. You may see the high points of the conversation here and if [...]

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Filed Under: Disability Issues, Mental Health, News, Support Communities Tagged With: storify, Twitter, Twitter Chat, WHMChat, women with disabiliteis, Women's History Month

Welcome Back to our New and Enhanced NAB Website

February 22, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

As we enter 2017, the National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (NAB)   has revamped our website with a new look and more content. We hope you like it and invite you to take a look around as you will find the great resources are still available [...]

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