Disabilities
Monday, May 23, 2022
For Stroke Awareness Month, Doc Advises People 'BE FAST'
May is stroke awareness month. People need to act quickly to avoid lasting damage when they happen - and remember the acronym "BE FAST." 'B' stands …
MN LTC Workers: Hero Checks Help, But More Support Needed
Minnesota officials announced this week that frontline workers can likely start applying for hero checks sometime in June. As those plans take shape…
Measure to Protect Assisted-Living Residents Advances
Colorado residents in assisted-living facilities could soon have the same protections in place under federal law at nursing homes. Senate Bill 154 …
Rural Hospitals Up Their Care Game for Stroke Patients
Despite a more challenging environment, rural hospitals still are finding ways to provide critical care. That includes stroke patients, and South …
Working From Home? Experts Say to Keep Healthy Habits in Mind
Health experts are urging folks to ensure they're ergonomically up to snuff while working from home. A 2016 report by the United States Bone and …
PA Health Officials Want More Funding for Personal-Care Homes
Pennsylvania officials visited a personal-care home in York County on Wednesday to highlight the need for continued investment in the state's long-ter…
Disability Measures Aim to Expand Access to Higher-Education, Reduce Poverty
Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would make it easier for people with disabilities to access college and other public …
MO Launches Apprenticeships for Direct-Support Professionals
Missouri is launching an apprenticeship program to expand talent pipelines for Direct Support Professionals, who work with people with developmental …
Advocates Seek to Spotlight Developmental-Disability Issues Year-Round
As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month comes to a close, advocates say the work to secure equal rights and independence for people with …
In Wake of Disability Settlement, ND Promotes Community Care
In 2020, North Dakota reached a federal settlement regarding institutionalized care for people with disabilities. As they carve out a newer vision…
MI Report: Invest Rescue Plan Funds in Affordable, Accessible Housing
A new report found older Michiganders and people with disabilities face some of the greatest barriers to housing, and systemic racism has led to …
Worker Shortage Hits MT Nonprofit World Hard
The country has a worker shortage - and it's leading to hard times for nonprofits. Liz Moore is the executive director of the Montana Nonprofit …