Tag Archives: disability

Answered Questions for June 2022: Learning About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Posted on June 23, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am new to the disability community and would like to know more about the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continue reading →

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CONADI Guatemala: Joint action for the full participation of people with disabilities

Posted on June 2, 2022 by mpgarcia

The National Council for the Care of Persons with Disabilities (CONADI, acronym in Spanish) of Guatemala (in Spanish) is the coordinating, advisory, and driving entity that influences the application of general and state policies, to ensure compliance with human rights … Continue reading →

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If you liked… What are hidden and invisible disabilities?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by mpgarcia

May 2022 hosts a variety of awareness events, including Mental Health Awareness Month, Better Speech and Hearing Month, National Arthritis Awareness Month, and National Stroke Awareness Month, among others. To help celebrate, we are updating our blogpost on hidden and … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Project | Tagged Arthritis, Disabilities, disability, hidden disabilities, invisible disabilities, NIDILRR, NIDILRR proyects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, REHABDATA, stroke, vision and hearing-related disabilities | Leave a comment

Answered Questions for May 2022: Accessible Transportation

Posted on May 26, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I was recently diagnosed with a disability, which affects my ability to drive. What research, resources and information are … Continue reading →

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What is Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on April 14, 2022 by mpgarcia

According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s disease is “a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement” and is caused by certain nerve cells in the brain gradually breaking down or dying. The signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be … Continue reading →

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FANE: A Mexican Foundation to Support Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Posted on April 7, 2022 by mpgarcia

The Foundation to Support Children with Special Needs (FANE, acronym in Spanish) is a non-profit agency founded in 1994 in Tijuana, México that specializes in serving children and youth with special needs, whether those needs are related to a disability … Continue reading →

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What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by mpgarcia

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a very rare mental health condition that affects about 1% of the US population. DID may be the result of abuse or trauma experienced during childhood, or in reaction to natural disasters or other traumatic … Continue reading →

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Answered Questions for February 2022: Intimacy and People with Disabilities

Posted on February 24, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am a parent of a young adult with a disability, and I want to ensure that they are … Continue reading →

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Mental Health, the Holidays, and COVID-19: Tips to Maintain Our Mental Health During the Holidays and the Pandemic

Posted on December 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

The holiday season often presents a dizzying array of demands – from cooking meals and cleaning to shopping and entertaining family and friends. These demands may bring unwelcome guests – stress, depression, and other mental health issues. As the COVID-19 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19, Disabilities, disability, Holidays, maintain mental health, mental health, Pandemic, people with disabilities, tips | Leave a comment

What is Ableism?

Posted on November 11, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ableism as “discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities”. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum, a philanthropy-serving organization created by the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, goes one step further and defines ableism as “stereotypes … Continue reading →

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