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Tag Archives: people with disabilities
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
Foundation Creática: Supporting the Education of Service Professionals, People with Disabilities, and Their Families on Assistive Technology
The FREE Iberian-American Foundation Creática for the Cooperation in Special Education and Assistive Technologies (Creática) (in Spanish) is an organization based in Spain, whose singular purpose is educating service professionals on the possibilities that assistive technology (AT) such as computers, … Continue reading
Mental Health Impacts Us All
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is “an important part of overall health and well-being” and “includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.” Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act, it helps … Continue reading
Posted in Answer Queue
Tagged burn injuries, community participation, Disabilities, disability, education, employment, inclusion, mental health, model systems, MSKTC, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, research, Resources, SCI, spinal cord injury, TBI, traumatic brain injury, TU Collaborative
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Hispanic Heritage Month: What research is available to support Latinos and Hispanics with disabilities?
More than 5.2 million people who identify as Latino or Hispanic live with a disability in the United States. Latinos and Hispanics experience disabilities across the lifespan, and these disabilities can impact their ability to live. learn, and work independently. … Continue reading
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Tagged #HispanicHeritageMonth2020, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, burn injuries, children, children with disabilities, community participation, education, employment, family support, Hispanics, Hispanics with disabilities, Latinos, Latinos with disabilities, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, parents, parents with disabilities, participation, people with disabilities, responsibiliites, rights, SCI, spinal cord injuries, support, TBI, transition, traumatic burn injuries
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What Does Transition Mean for Young People with Disabilities?
Young people with disabilities will face many transitional periods in their lives. These can be exciting and challenging not just for the young person but also for their families, teachers, and counselors. One of the more exciting transitions is leaving … Continue reading
Survey Opp: Seeking Older Adults and People with Disabilities for Survey on Access to COVID-19 Information
We are sharing this survey opportunity as a courtesy on behalf of the Center for Advanced Communications Policy at Georgia Tech. For information on the study, see the contact listed below. Seeking Older Adults and People with Disabilities for Survey … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, COVID-19, information access, people with disabilities, survey
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The Adecco Foundation and Inclusive Employment
The Adecco Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1999 by The Adecco Group in Spain, works towards the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and in their communities. The Foundation trains people with disabilities and helps them to … Continue reading
Are face masks policies covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
COVID-19 has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily lives. The Centers for … Continue reading
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Tagged #ADA30, ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, FAQ, people with disabilities, Policies, private businesses, reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, Resources, social distancing, state and local agencies, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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
