Tag Archives: military

Apps as assistive technology: The widening world of apps

Posted on April 28, 2017 by mpgarcia

New apps for our smartphones, tablets, and computers seem to appear on an hourly basis and can range in price from several hundred dollars or are free to download, but may require a monthly fee or in-app purchases. Apps designed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ABLEDATA, apps. technology, assistive technology, disability, military, NIDILRR, people with disabilities | Leave a comment

Honoring and Supporting Those Who Served

Posted on November 2, 2015 by naricspotlight

On November 11th, we will pause to honor the men and women who have served in the US military in times of war and peace. According to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics there are nearly 22 million veterans … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged military, NIDILRR, veterans, veterans day, vets | 2 Comments

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Day

Posted on June 25, 2014 by mpgarcia

Beginning in 2010, Congress named June 27th as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Day (S. Res. 455) and, for the last four years during the month of June, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has asked everyone to help them … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Disabilities, disability, military, NARIC, NIDRR research, pain, people with disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, PTSD Day, PTSD Month, traumatic brain injury, US Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans | 1 Comment

What is Vocational Rehabilitation?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by mpgarcia

Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is a group of services that are designed to enable people with disabilities to gain the skills and resources that they need to compete in the interview process, get a job, and keep a job. VR services … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue, Uncategorized | Tagged Disabilities, disability, education, employment, JAN, military, NIDRR, NIDRR projects, NIDRR research, people with disabilities, state agencies, veterans, voc rehab, vocational rehabilitation, vocrehab, VR, VR services | Leave a comment

Disability News Weekly Roundup 11/4 – 11/8

Posted on November 8, 2013 by teddowusu

Disability News Weekly Roundup -11/4-11/8 Health: Fox News— Depression: The Second Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide New research led by Alize Ferrari from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia found that depression … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2012!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by cgraves34

In 1990 the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) efforts to raise awareness on mental illness and psychiatric disabilities. Since its inception, … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Website | Tagged Mental Health America, mental illness, Mental Illness Awareness Week, military, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Depression Screening Day, National Institute of Mental Health, National Suidice Prevention Lifeline, psychiatric disabilities, Screening for Mental Health, screenings, students, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | Leave a comment

1st Annual America’s VetDogs 5K Run/Walk

Posted on February 9, 2011 by cgraves34

On Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland the 1st Annual America’s VetDogs 5K Run/Walk will take place. America’s VetDogs serves the needs and disabled veterans and active duty … Continue reading →

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