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Tag Archives: civil rights
A Quick Look at ADA Title II: State and Local Governments
This week we continue our celebration of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by taking a quick look at Title II: State and Local Governments. This title, which is regulated and enforced by the … Continue reading
Ceapat – A Reference Center that Promotes Personal Autonomy for People with Disabilities
The State Reference Center for Personal Autonomy and Technical Assistance (Ceapat, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) was founded in April 1989 in Spain to offer quality social services to people in various situations, including people with disabilities, and their families. … Continue reading
Confederación Salud Mental España: Mental Health and Society
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
Fundación Coanil: Promoting the Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities
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
CONAPAM and Costa Rica’s Older Adults
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
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How Will You Celebrate the ADA?
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
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National Council on Disability and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation partner on the Parenting with a Disability Toolkit!
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
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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
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The Access Board Wants to Hear from You!
Recently, the US Access Board released a set of proposed guidelines for the onboard wheelchairs that air carriers must provide to passengers who cannot use their personal wheelchairs in the cabin during flight. The guidelines are available to the public … Continue reading →