Author Archives: cgraves34

About cgraves34

Media Specialist for the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) through Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Grateful for Family Caregivers: 10 tips for Family Caregivers During the Holidays

Posted on November 24, 2021 by cgraves34

November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). There is no better time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country on Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans are family caregivers including children, spouses, partners, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Publications, Uncategorized, Website | Tagged #CaregiverAnd, #FamilyCaregiver, #NFCMonth, #RAISEcaregiving, AARP, Caregiver Action Network (CAN), Familiy Caregivers, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), family supports, Giving thanks, Gratitude, holiday season, National Family Caregivers Month, NIDILRR Research, REHABDATA, Resources, self-care, supports, Thanksgiving (US), Tips for caregivers during the holidays | 1 Comment

Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities

Posted on October 22, 2021 by cgraves34

This week is Invisible Disabilities Week and we’re honoring the #VisibleCourage of those living with invisible or hidden disabilities in the community. Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged #VisibleCourage, hidden disabilities, invisible disabilities | Leave a comment

Self-care for People with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on October 5, 2021 by cgraves34

‘Tis the season for all things autumn – pumpkins, fall foliage, and cooler days and colder nights with fewer daylight hours. It also a time of year where individuals living in the northern United States may notice changes in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Project, Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged depression, integrated health and mental health tools, mental health, mental health disorders, mental well being, NIDILRR Resources, NIDILRR-funded research, physical well-being, psychiatric disabilities, REHABDATA search, RRTC on Integrated Health Care and Self-Directed Recovery, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, self-care, Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, tips for SAD, Tools, TU Collaborative on Community Inclusion | Leave a comment

Come Together During Suicide Prevention Month

Posted on September 10, 2021 by cgraves34

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the week of September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States (https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html). It is also preventable. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, News, Organization, Project, Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged #TUCollaborative, crisis, document delivery, friends and family, mental health, mental health disorders, mental health supports, mental illness, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), NIDILRR publications, psychiatric disabilities, public health, REHABDATA, Resources, risk factors, RRTC on Participation and Community Living of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Suicide Prevention Month, survivors, warning signs, World Suicide Prevention Day | Leave a comment

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in Athletics

Posted on August 10, 2021 by cgraves34

Professional athletes are opening up about mental health, and it’s making a difference. Tennis player Naomi Osaka, football players (NFL) Brandon Marshall and Aaron Rodgers, and four-time gold winning Olympic gymnast Simone Biles are just a few of the professional … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Uncategorized | Tagged athletics, breaking the stigma, football, gymnastics, mental health, mental illness, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Olympians, professional athletes, Suicide Prevention Lifeline, tennis | Leave a comment

Are face masks policies covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Posted on July 28, 2020 by cgraves34

COVID-19 has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily lives. The Centers for … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Fact sheet, Uncategorized, webinar, Website | Tagged #ADA30, ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, FAQ, people with disabilities, Policies, private businesses, reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, Resources, social distancing, state and local agencies, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act | Leave a comment

Face Masks, Facial Coverings, and the ADA

Posted on July 24, 2020 by cgraves34

The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Fact sheet, Guide, Legislation, News, Project, Publications, webcasts, webinar, Website | Tagged ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, asymptomatic, bogus documentation, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, goods and services, guidance, individuals with disabilities, mandates, misinformation, novel coronavirus, Policies, private businesses, public health and safety, reasonable accommodations, Southeast ADA, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act | Leave a comment

National Disability Voter Registration Week, the ADA, and Voters with Disabilities

Posted on July 16, 2020 by cgraves34

Every year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) REV UP campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to increase the enfranchisement of people with disabilities through voting, political participation, and civic engagement. This year, NDVRW is July … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Legislation, Organization, Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged 2020 elections, AAPD, accessibility, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, American Association of People with Disabilities, barriers, civic engagement, civil rights, enfranchisement, Enfranchisement and People with Disabilities, federal legislation, Help America Vote Act of 2002, National Disability Voter Registration Week, NDVRW, political participation, protections, research, REV UP, Title II of the ADA, voter registration, voters with disabilities, voting, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984, Voting Rights Act of 1965 | Leave a comment

Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 26, 2020 by cgraves34

Mental Health Awareness Month, was established in 1948 by Mental Health America (formerly National Association for Mental Health) to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness, living with these conditions, and strategies for maintaining mental health and wellness. … Continue reading →

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ConnectionsRx – A New Individualized Support Program from the TU Collaborative

Posted on April 30, 2020 by cgraves34

Staying connected, maintaining social networks, and participating in the community while practicing physical distancing and following stay-at-home orders can be challenging. To support individuals with lived experience in serious mental illness, the NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Community … Continue reading →

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