Tag Archives: families

Resources from the NIDILRR Community for People with Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mpgarcia

This blog post discusses NIDILRR-funded evidence-based resources for people with spinal cord injury, their families, and the service providers that support them. Continue reading →

Posted in Project | Tagged ADA, evidence-based resources, factsheets, families, newsletters, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Resources, Resources, SCI, service providers, spinal cord injury, tip sheets, toolkits | Leave a comment

Resources from the NIDILRR Community for Children with Disabilities, Their Families, and Service Providers

Posted on August 19, 2021 by mpgarcia

Children may be born with disabilities, such as physical and developmental disabilities. Some children may experience disabilities at or shortly after birth, such as cerebral palsy. Other children may not be diagnosed with disabilities until they are in school, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Project | Tagged adolescents, children, Disabilities, disability, families, MSKTC, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Consumer Products, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR publications, people with disabilities, RERC on AAC, Transitions ACR, TU Collaborative | Leave a comment

The Seville Spina Bifida Association: Supporting People with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and Their Families

Posted on July 1, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Seville Spina Bifida Association (ASEB, Spanish acronym) (in Spanish) was established on December 14, 1987, in Seville, Spain to promote the care for children and adults with disabilities, especially those affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, in the fields … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged #Hydrocephalus, #SpinaBifida, barriers, children, education, employment, equality, families, health, hydrocephalus, interventions, leisure, mental well-being, physical well-being, recreation, research, Spanish-language, spina bifida, transportation | Leave a comment

Staying Fit Together – Family Health and Fitness Day

Posted on June 9, 2021 by naricspotlight

The second Saturday in June is Family Health and Fitness Day, organized by the National Recreation and Park Association and bringing attention to the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. These spaces offer families of all abilities … Continue reading →

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FEDEAFES: A Federation of Associations of People with Mental Illness and Their Families in the Basque Region

Posted on June 3, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Basque Country Federation of Associations of Relatives and People with Mental Illness (FEDEAFES, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) was established in 1987 in the Basque region of Spain and brings together Basque organizations that support people with mental illness … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged #FEDEAFES, Awareness, Basque organizations, civil rights, employment, families, FEDEAFES, inclusive recreation, interventions, mental health, service providers, Spanish, training | Leave a comment

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha: Supporting the Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Colombia

Posted on May 13, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Fundación Saldarriaga Concha (in Spanish) is a not-for-profit organization in Colombia that supports the full inclusion and rights of people with disabilities and older adults by helping to transform Colombia into a solidary society that recognizes and respects these … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged #FundaciónSaldarriagaConcha, advocacy in research, Colombia, education, employment, entrepreneurship, families, inclusion, older adults, people with disabilities, providers, teachers, wellbeing and health | Leave a comment

Discapacidad Colombia: A National Directory of Organizations About and For People with Disabilities

Posted on May 10, 2021 by mpgarcia

Discapacidad Colombia (in Spanish), a free online portal prepared by the General Directorate for the Promotion of Work at the Ministry of Social Protection, is an information and guidance tool for people with disabilities, their families, providers, organizations, and other … Continue reading →

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The Life Champions Foundation: Assisting the Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Colombia

Posted on April 13, 2021 by mpgarcia

In this post, we discuss the Life Champions Foundation in Colombia, which works for the comprehensive improvement of the quality of life of people with disabilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Organization | Tagged adaptive sports equipment, assistive technology, Colombia, community inclusion, Disabilities, employment, families, human rights, inclusion, medical equipment, people with disabilities, quality of life, raise awareness, service providers, social inclusion | Leave a comment

Lescer Foundation: Supporting People with Traumatic Brain Injury, Their Families, and the Professionals who Support Them

Posted on March 4, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Lescer Foundation (in Spanish) supports the traumatic brain injury (TBI) community in Spain, improving the quality of life through comprehensive care, specialized rehabilitation, and covering their basic and social needs from the beginning rehabilitation until their re-entry into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Spanish | Tagged comprehensive care, families, Fundación Lescer, leisure, recreation, rehabilitation, service providers, Spain, TBI, traumatic brain injury | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for December 2020 – COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities

Posted on December 24, 2020 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone. Are there resources and information related to COVID-19 specific to the needs of … Continue reading →

Posted in Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish | Tagged #COVID19, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Answered Questions, civil rights, coronavirus, COVID-19, down syndrome, education, education technology, employment, families, inclusion, inclusive response, isolation, mental health, mHealth apps, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, older adults, Pandemic, people with disabilities, service providers, social distancing, social isolation, supports, technology | Leave a comment