Six States Receive Nearly $15M in Grants to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities On September 14, the Department of Labor announced grants totaling $14.9 million to six states as part of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) that is intended to improve employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. This is the seventh […]
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The Administration for Community Living announces the launch of the first-ever ACL grant to establish a National Resource Center for Self-Advocacy to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for enhancing their voice on issues important to their well-being and daily life. Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) will lead the effort in partnership with several organizations […]
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Maybe because we’re moving into National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) but employment issues really rule the feed this week! And of course, assistive technology plays a vital role in the pursuit of employment for many individuals with disabilities, thus, this is quite the marriage of news! AT in the news for the week of […]
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The Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program Launches Statewide Portable Ramp Access Project Baltimore, MD – Effective September 12th, the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program is set to launch the Statewide Portable Ramp Access Project (SPRAP). Established with a grant totaling $43,560 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the SPRAP will […]
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2016 Call for Proposals TheLiveWell App Factory project team has released its 2016 Call for Proposals. The LiveWell RERC’s 2016 App Factory Request For Proposals (RFP) has been announced. Each year LiveWell helps fund 4-5 qualified software and hardware developers in developing and releasing their proposals for assistive and accessibility apps. For more information, visit […]
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Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities The objective of the UNESCO / Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources, and […]
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