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1. U.S. Departments of Housing; Urban Development (HUD) and Health & Human Services (HHS) Announce Effort to Move Persons with Disabilities from Institutions to Independence U.S. Departments of Housing; Urban Development (HUD) and Health & Human Services (HHS) Announce Effort to Move Persons with Disabilities from Institutions to Independence...
2. Share of Cost, Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living Share of Cost, Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living...
3. Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities: This brochure from the State Department has travel planning suggestions and tips for persons with disabilities. Topics include traveling with medications, required equipment, how to request accommodations and how to pack for travel.  There is also a pamphlet called New Horizons covering air travel subjects for persons with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document....
4. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities...
5. Share of Cost, Employment Research & Statistics Update: January 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released Share of Cost, Employment Research & Statistics Update: January 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released...
6. Deadline Approaching to Apply to Serve on National Youth Leadership (NYLN) Governing Board NYLN is now accepting applications for its Governing Board. Board members must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 14 and 28, have a disability and believe in full-inclusion. Find out more about what Board members do by joining an informational call on September 24. Applications should be postmarked no later than September 29....
7. 2011 PacificRim International Conference on Disabilities – April 18 – 19, 2011 The 2011 International PacificRim Conference, Humanity: Advancing Inclusion, Equality and Diversity will be held April 18-19, 2011 in Honolulu, HI. This event is widely recognized over the past 25 years as one of the most diverse gatherings in the world. It features workshops, exhibitors and a symposium that will cover special education and inclusion. Call for Proposals […]...
8. Share of Cost, New Rules to Require Equal Visitation Rights for All Hospital Patients Share of Cost, New Rules to Require Equal Visitation Rights for All Hospital Patients: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued new rules for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating hospitals that protect patients’ right to choose their own visitors during a hospital stay, including a visitor who is a same-sex domestic partner.  The rules require hospitals […]...
9. Ready Campaign Information for People with Disabilities, Older Americans and Other Access and Functional Needs Ready Campaign Information for People with Disabilities, Older Americans and Other Access and Functional Needs...
10. White House Champions of Change: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) for People with Disabilities – Nomination Deadline April 7 White House Champions of Change: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) for People with Disabilities - Nomination Deadline April 7...
11. Pharmacies Must Notify Beneficiaries of Their Part D Appeal Rights, New Rule in Effect Pharmacies Must Notify Beneficiaries of Their Part D Appeal Rights, New Rule in Effect...
12. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Public Hearings on Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Public Hearings on Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations...
13. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Charges Supermarket Chain with Disability Bias U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Charges Supermarket Chain with Disability Bias...
14. National Network Annual Research Conference – July 12 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network will hold its 3rd annual Research Conference on July 12, 2011 in Arlington, VA. The event will cover workplace discrimination, employment of people with disabilities, reasonable accommodation strategies and mental illness. On July 13, 2011, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) will hold its annual State of […]...
15. Olmstead – Community Integration for Everyone Information about the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a ruling that requires states to eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilities and make sure that they receive services in the most integrated setting possible. Includes information about the “Year of Community Living” and enforcement of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. […]...