This workshop provides transit professionals and managers with the information and tools to develop a comprehensive approach to conducting accurate paratransit eligibility determinations. Participants will receive informational resources and guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as it relates to paratransit services. Workshop Modules Include: Module 1: Overview of ADA Paratransit Eligibility Module […]
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ACL’s disability network, people with disabilities, and advocates have until January 29, 2024, to submit comments on the FDA Workshop to Enhance Clinical Study Diversity, which included a session focused on inclusion of people with disabilities (with a focus on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities). ACL previously shared a blog on the workshop and open comment […]
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Disease Management Presented by Joyce Falkenhan, DNP, RN, B-C, CNRN, RN Consultant and Anne Conway, RN, BSN, MS, CCM, Director of Health Plan and Hospital Services Tuesday, January 16th | 12:00 p.m. Gain valuable skills to effectively manage chronic diseases for you or your loved one. Health care advocacy Self-care Coping and support REGISTER HERE […]
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) has released a new version of its training course IS-368.A: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations. The course is designed for all personnel involved in disaster operations. It provides an introductory overview of information and strategies on how to include people with disabilities […]
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The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities, a national resource center funded by ACL’s Administration on Disabilities (AoD), has launched a new website to help young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) direct their own transition to the adult health care system. Developed for and by youth with I/DD, the site has […]
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey to help us create the next State Disabilities plan. Tell us what is most important to you. What is working? What is not working? What would you like to see in the future? We want the plan to reflect your priorities and […]
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