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In the Stacks – Research on Veterans with Disabilities in the NARIC Collection

NARIC’s collection includes more than 100,000 publications and over 200,000 abstracts. We take a virtual walk through the stacks to find research on veterans with disabilities and their families from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere. Continue reading

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For Veterans Day: Research and Resources Supporting Vets with Disabilities and Their Families

Each November, we pause to recognize Veterans and honor their service and sacrifice during war and peace. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, almost 5 million veterans are living with a service-connected disability, that is a disability that resulted … Continue reading

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Saluting Those Who Served

This week we’ll celebrate Veterans Day here in the US. The holiday dates back to the end of World War I and honors the men and women who have served in our armed forces, in times of war and piece. … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español Policy: White House seeks to ease veterans’ access to care (The New York Times) This week, President Obama urged congress to improve a program that allows veterans to receive private medical care, speed … Continue reading

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Honoring and Supporting Those Who Served

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

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11.11.11: Support Our Veterans

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day here in the US. NARIC offices will be closed and staff will be observing the day with family, veterans and non-veterans. A quick search for “veterans day events” turned up a great list of events (large … Continue reading

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