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Tech is Everywhere, and Everyone Should Be Able to Use It – #GAAD 2017
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is this Thursday, May 18th. The goal of GAAD is to spread the word about digital accessibility. Digital technology is everywhere: we work, play, and interact through websites, smartphones, tablets, apps, games, desktops, kiosks, and so … Continue reading
Even with Arthritis, You Can #MoveinMay!
May is Arthritis Awareness Month as well as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which actually make a beautiful pairing: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exercise has been shown to reduce pain and fatigue and improve … Continue reading
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Tagged #MoveinMay, Arthritis, exercise, fitness, play, walking
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Inclusion: The Importance of Being Seen
What does inclusion mean? More than just “being included” or “not being excluded,” inclusion provides a sense of belonging, feeling respected and valued for who you are. Inclusive communities work to prevent or remove barriers, physical or otherwise, so everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged children with disabilities, inclusion, media, television
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OTs Can Help You Put Your Best Fork Forward
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” With every bite we take, we can make small food choices that improve our health. This week is also … Continue reading
Dogs, and Other Animals, at Your Service
Last month, the US Supreme Court sided with the family of Ehlena Fry, stating that the family did not have to go through exhaustive administrative appeals when Ehlena’s school denied her request to bring her service dog, Wonder, into the … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, Ehlena Fry, emotional support animals, guide dogs, service animals, service dogs
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Working Side-By-Side – DDAwareness17 and DSWorks
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). The theme for 2017 is Life Side By … Continue reading
NIDILRR Seeks Reviewers for the 2017 Field-Initiated Program (FIP) Competition
NIDILRR is seeking expert peer reviewers for its FIP competition (research and development) for multiple dates in April, May, and June. Expertise in these specific fields is sought: Spinal cord injury Traumatic brain injury Rehabilitation engineering, including bioengineering and mechanical … Continue reading
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Tagged field initiated research, NIDILRR, peer review, recruiting
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Flowers, Chocolates, Romance…and Disability
Please note: Links from this post go to pages that may include frank discussion of sex and sexuality. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! Across the country, couples are lining up to buy heart-shaped boxes of chocolates for each other or making … Continue reading
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Tagged dating, interpersonal relatonships, Intimacy, romance, sex, sexuality
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Are you getting screened?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists wants to make sure everyone knows about screening for thyroid disorders and cancers. Our own Media and Information Services Manager Jess Chaiken knows how important these screenings can … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, health promotion, healthcare, screening
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NIDILRR Seeks Comment on Draft Long-Range Plan
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is requesting comments on its draft long-range plan for the period 2018–2023 (PDF, 348KB). Within ACL, NIDILRR works to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve … Continue reading →