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Tag Archives: independent living
The Importance of Community Living: Celebrating the Olmstead Anniversary
On June 22nd, 1999, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. that institutionalization of people with disabilities who wish to live in their community instead is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The … Continue reading
Older Americans Month: Helping People with Disabilities Who Are “Aging My Way”
May is Older Americans Month and the theme for this year is Aging My Way – which explores the many ways that older adults with and without disabilities can continue to live independently and participate in their communities. As people … Continue reading
What is robotics and how can it help or support people with disabilities?
According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, robotics is the “design, construction, and use of machines (robots) to perform tasks done traditionally by human beings.” Robots may be used in such industries as automobile manufacture to perform simple repetitive tasks, and in … Continue reading
MAVI: Achieving Independent Living in Puerto Rico
The Movement for the Achievement of Independent Living (MAVI, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) is a pioneering, non-profit organization that promotes independent living of people with disabilities. MAVI helps people with disabilities develop the skills to take control in making … Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Resources for the Latinx Disability Community for September 2021
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 service provider that works with the Latinx disability community. What information, resources, research are available in … Continue reading
Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish
Tagged ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, assistive technology, children with disabilities, civil rights, developmental disabilities, disability, education, employment, Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanics with disabilities, immigrants with disabilities, inclusion, independent living, Latinx, Latinx parents with disabilities, Latinx with Disabilities, NIDILRR, occupational therapy, parents with disabilities, Spanish-speakers with disabilities, stigma, TBI, transition, youth with disabilities
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Home Modifications: Resources from the NIDILRR Community
For people with disabilities and older adults, living independently in the community is important. However, the houses, condos, and apartments in their community of choice may present challenges [CJ1] for them, such as stairs to enter or exit, fall hazards, and … Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Home Modifications for February 2021
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 person with a disability and I need to modify my home so that it is more … Continue reading
Posted in Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas
Tagged accessible homes, aging-in-place, children with disabilities, Disabilities, FAQ, home adaptations, Home Modifications, home technology, independent living, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, older adults, older adults with disabilities, people with disabilities, smart home, smart home devices, Spanish-language, visitability
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Active Aging: Optimizing Opportunities for Health, Wellness, and Participation
According to the article, Active Aging: A Global Goal by Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros, et al. (2013), defines active aging as an “umbrella concept embracing a semantic space in which healthy, successful, or productive aging are strongly related.” Active aging was defined … Continue reading
Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 