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Tag Archives: older adults
Fundación Saldarriaga Concha: Supporting the Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Colombia
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
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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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for December 2020 – COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
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
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Imserso: Assisting Older Adults and People with Disabilities to Live Their Best Lives
The Institute of Older Adults and Social Services (Imserso, Spanish acronym) (in Spanish) was founded in 1978 to assist older adults and people with disabilities (video in Spanish) to live as independently as possible through research, information and referral, and … Continue reading
FIAPAM: Help Yourself by Helping Others
The Ibero-American Federation of Associations of Older Adults (FIAFAM, according to its Spanish acronym) (Spanish) is a not-for-profit organization that works in response to the need of older adults with and without disabilities to ensure respect for their dignity as … 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
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Reliable Information from Federal and State Resources
During December 2019, a new type of respiratory disease (human coronavirus) first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Since that time, coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19 has spread to approximately 104 countries (territories/areas) including the United States. According … Continue reading
Posted in Answer Queue, Organization, Uncategorized, Website
Tagged Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AoA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID-19, disability services, emergency preparedness, employment, Federal and State Government, human coronavirus, information and referral, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH), older adults, Pandemic, people with disabilities, prevention, respiratory disease, risk factors, service disruption, transportation, United Way 211, World Health Organization (WHO)
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What is hydrocephalus?
According to the Mayo Clinic, hydrocephalus is “the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.” The pressure of too much fluid … Continue reading
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Tagged adults, babies, children, Disabilities, disability, hydrocephalus, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, older adults, REHABDATA
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Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 