Biden urges all Americans to “go get the shot” as CDC relaxes mask guidance | CBS News
President Biden urged all Americans to “go get the shot” on Tuesday, citing new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that said individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can resume some outdoor activities without wearing masks. All U.S. residents 16 and older are now eligible for the vaccine, and the president has set July 4 as a target date for resuming some version of life as normal.
Creating an Accessible Vaccine Experience for People with Disabilities and Older Adults | NAB
Vaccination clinics must comply with the ADA. Any entity operating a vaccine clinic should have policies and procedures in place that include how it will serve people with disabilities, including steps to provide reasonable accommodations, to communicate effectively with people with disabilities, and a process for receiving and responding to ADA complaints.
Telling a potential employer about a disability in a remote-work environment | The Washington Post
I took early retirement last year. Shortly thereafter, I decided I wasn’t quite ready to stop working. With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, I went back to school to become a paralegal. This worked out perfectly, as I am disabled and use either a walker or a cane, and the virtual classes were easy to attend.
Is it ‘Zoom face’ or is the pandemic aging you? | CNN Health
Is that face in the mirror looking a bit, well, older these days? Some of this is due to perception, what I call ‘Zoom face,'” said Dr. Rajani Katta, author of “Glow: The Dermatologist’s Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet.” “Between the harsh lighting, the strange angles, and just staring at your face for hours on end, it can alter your perception of your own appearance,” Katta said.
Microsoft’s accessibility chief on the benefits of closing the ‘disability divide’ | Geek Wire
Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie is thinking about disabilities in ways that many others are not. Or at least, aren’t yet. The Redmond-based software and cloud company on Wednesday is launching a five-year initiative to help close the “disability divide” — or the gap between the resources and opportunities available to those with disabilities and those without.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | Smithosnian
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
USDA Enhances Administrative Funds to States to Improve SNAP | USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing states with $1.135 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act to support and enhance their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) at a time when millions of Americans are struggling to put food on their tables. This is a unique opportunity for states to maximize the impact of SNAP now and into the future.
March of Dimes and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Tackle Inequity in Maternal Healthcare in Cleveland
MetroHealth and University Hospitals to implement Breaking Through Implicit Bias training program to address disproportionate preterm birth rates among Black women. March of Dimes, the leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, and longtime partner Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation are working together to tackle Cleveland’s maternal and infant health crisis.
La Grange teen accuses hockey team of disability discrimination | Chicago Sun-Times
Morgan Urso was told she could no longer be part of Team Illinois Hockey after she disclosed her experience with depression and suicidal thoughts.
‘Best Summer Ever’ — A Magical Musical Movie Milestone For Disability Inclusion | Forbes
Even the most accomplished productions often feel like a mere variation on a well-trodden theme, with that which appears special and memorable only differentiated by the deftest of creative flourishes. Though on the surface, Best Summer Ever may seem to fit neatly into the teen musical romance genre exemplified by the likes of Grease and High School Musical, the plain truth is that this movie is quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Gamers With Disabilities Praise Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s Accessibility Features \ te Gamer
Olympia Dukakis, theater veteran and Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress, dies at 89 \ LA Times
Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, the theater veteran who rose to prominence late in her career with memorable turns in 1980s films such as “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias,” has died at the age of 89.
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