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Confederación Salud Mental España: Mental Health and Society

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mpgarcia

The Confederación Salud Mental España (Mental Health Confederation of Spain) is a non-profit and social interest organization founded in 1983. Currently, the Confederation integrates 19 regional federations and provincial associations, which are made up of 300 associations and more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Spanish | Tagged #mentalhealth, civil rights, Confederación Salud Mental España, family, mental health, mental health disorders, prevention of exclusion, Resources, social reintegration, training | Leave a comment

Fundación Coanil: Promoting the Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Posted on January 11, 2019 by mpgarcia

Coanil is a foundation with a national presence in Chile that promotes the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities by providing support services that contribute to improving their quality of life. Founded in 1974, Coanil began by creating residences and … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Spanish | Tagged civil rights, Disabilities, disability, education, employment, Fundación Coanil, inclusion, intellectual disabilities, people with disabilities, Spanish-language, training | Leave a comment

CONAPAM and Costa Rica’s Older Adults

Posted on August 21, 2018 by mpgarcia

The National Council of the Elderly (CONAPAM, according to its initials in Spanish) (Spanish) is Costa Rica’s governing body on aging and older adults. As such, CONAPAM formulates national policies and plans and promotes, executes, evaluates, and coordinates the development … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Spanish | Tagged aging, care, civil rights, CONAPAM, Disabilities, disability, families, older adults, services, Spanish | Leave a comment

The Architectural Barriers Act is 50!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by naricspotlight

The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) is turning 50 this month, and still hard at work removing physical barriers for people with disabilities. Along with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws, the ABA is a key piece of … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged ABA, accessibility, Architectural Barriers Act, civil rights, universal design | Leave a comment

How Will You Celebrate the ADA?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by naricspotlight

This month will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation has changed lives and formed the basis for similar legislation in countries around the world. We’ve shared personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged ADA, advocacy, Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights, legislation | 2 Comments

National Council on Disability and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation partner on the Parenting with a Disability Toolkit!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by cgraves34

The National Council on Disability (NCD) and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation have partnered to create the Parenting with a Disability Toolkit! NCD and the Reeve Foundation released the “toolkit” at the White House Forum on the Civil Rights … Continue reading →

Posted in Guide, News, Publications, Uncategorized, Website | Tagged Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, civil rights, Ella Callow, families with disabilities, families' rights, JD, legislation, National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families at Through the Looking Glass, National Council on Disability, parenting with a disability, Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children, The Forum on Civil Rights of Parents with Disabilities, toolkit | Leave a comment

25/40: Celebrating the ADA and VSA

Posted on July 22, 2015 by cgraves34

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by George H. W. Bush on July 26th, 1990. Building upon previous civil rights legislation, the ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability, outlines provisions for reasonable accommodations for employees with … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Legislation, Uncategorized | Tagged 25/40: Celebrating the ADA and VSA, 40th anniversary VSA, ADA, ADA 25 anniversary, celebrations, civil rights, disability civil rights movement, disability legislation, events, festival, Kennedy Center, NARIC, NIDILRR, Smithsonian Institute, VSA | Leave a comment

Independence Day for Everyone

Posted on June 29, 2015 by naricspotlight

Across the US, communities will celebrate Independence Day with parades, picnics, and fireworks displays. Since we’re also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ADA and the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act, we’d like to take moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Right Resources Right Now | Tagged centers for independent living, civil rights, disability history, independence day, independent living, independent living movement | Leave a comment

Disability Organizations to Host Free Webinar on July 9th on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Posted on July 8, 2014 by cgraves34

On Wednesday, July 9th the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), the U.S. International Council on Disability (USICD), and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) are hosting a free informative webinar, “Convention on the Rights of … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Legislation, Uncategorized, webinar | Tagged AAIDD, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), civil rights, CRPD, disability civil rights movement, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Disability Treaty, DREDF, Judy Heumann, U.S. International Council on Disabilities, UN human rights treaties, United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, USICD, webinar | Leave a comment

Scholarship Opportunity for Families with Living Disabilities

Posted on February 21, 2013 by teddowusu

Bonnie Brown is a single mother with an intellectual disability. Myra is her 15-year-old daughter, a gifted-and-talented student who aspires to attend the University of Cambridge when she graduates. Both were featured on StoryCorps to talk about their lives and … Continue reading →

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