Disabilities
NV Group Sounds Alarm on Integrated Work for Disabled Community
One Nevada group believes the state needs to prioritize integrated employment opportunities for people living with disabilities. The Nevada …
Livable, Healthy Communities: Goal of AARP Planning Event
AARP Maine will sponsor an online workshop this week on long-range planning for health equity, with a focus on housing, community services and safe …
Americans With Disabilities Act Website Gets User-Friendly Upgrades
The Americans with Disabilities Act website has gotten a makeover, with updated navigation tools and easy-to-find answers to common questions on …
WI Sees Renewed Calls for Caregiver Tax Credit
Wisconsin lawmakers are back in session and have a large budget surplus to work with. Advocates for the state's older residents hope any spending …
Creating a System of Healthy Aging in the Granite State
An alliance of health and consumer advocacy groups in the Granite State is working to create a coordinated system of long-term care for healthy aging…
Advocates Say Illinois Families Need More Help for Autistic Children
The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with …
Policy Fix Sought to Keep Workers with Disabilities On the Job
Medicaid "Buy In" is considered a key health insurance tool for workers with disabilities. But according to a new report, the reach of these programs …
MO Project to Disrupt 'School-to-Prison Pipeline' Gets a Boost
A new federal grant is giving schools in three Missouri counties and St. Louis City a fresh look at the challenges of students of color living with …
A Call for Greater Accessibility for Iowans with Disabilities
Iowans with disabilities said the state could be doing more to make public places more accessible and inclusive. In the new legislative session…
MA Lawmakers Urged to Strengthen Wheelchair Warranty Protections
Advocates for people with disabilities say lawmakers in the Commonwealth must strengthen wheelchair warranty protections to ensure wheelchair users ar…
AZ Nursing Homes Rank Poorly on COVID Boosters
Arizona is currently in last place nationwide in terms of nursing home residents and staff being up-to-date on their COVID-19 boosters. That's …
HCBS Cuts Threaten Services for Aging Population in Missouri
November is National Family Caregivers Month, which focuses attention on the unpaid care work of family members. The care provided by families …