NACDD Celebrates the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act WASHINGTON – Today, persons with disabilities, their family and friends in the United States celebrate the 27th anniversary of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is a landmark piece of legislation that has enabled all people with disabilities to be recognized and entitled to the same …
Recruiting Liaison Council Members until August 1st
Dear Council Members, During our September 12th Annual Meeting you will be voting upon Liaison Member applicants. Julia Pearce, Janet Wade, and Kris Fawson are completing their first two year term and will be eligible for a second two year term. We have had several additional Liaison Member applicants, so I wanted to help spread the word if you know …
Guided Group Discovery Materials Released by ODEP and the LEAD Center
Guided Group Discovery lays the foundation for competitive integrated employment as a Universal Design that can benefit all job seekers. For some people, Guided Group Discovery leads to Customized Employment. For everyone, the process assists job seekers in identifying employment that would be a good fit both for them and an employer. The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), at …
Supported Decision Guide Online, Updated Oct 2017!
Hot off the presses, the new Supported Decision making guide is here! It is available by clicking on the image below and on the Speaker’s Network page.
ACL Adds Oral Health Guide, Database
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Office on Women’s Health (OWH) have launched their first website focused on helping communities to promote the oral health of older adults. Users will be able to find nearly 200 community-based oral health programs through the site’s searchable database, as well as an Oral Health …
ABLE Act Policy, May 2017
Recently sent to us was a PDF packet containing information regarding the policy for the ABLE Act as of May 2017 concerning employment. Other information included pertains to tax advantages, and important new provisions of the ABLE Act. This information will be helpful to individuals already with an ABLE account, or thinking of applying for one soon. ABLE Act Brief …
Congratulations, Eric Stoker!
Dear Council Members, It is with great pride I wanted you to know that our very own, Eric Stoker, is being recognized for his contributions to the Department of Human Services. Take a few minutes to learn about the good work being done on behalf of Utahns. Congratulations Eric!
Medicaid Page is Up; ASAN’s New Toolkit
Our Medicaid page is up and information is slowly being added to it weekly! Please stay tuned for updates regarding how repealing of the Affordable Care Act may affect funding for programs with persons with disabilities as well as the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, or ASAN’s new Medicaid toolkit. The link to this page can be found in the main menu …
NCRTM Transition Webinar and Guide
The Department of Education recently released their Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities. OSERS presents this transition guide to advance efforts to ensure all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st Century workforce. RSA hosted a webinar on this topic. View the …
DRAFT Principles for a Person-Centered Approach to Serious or Advanced Illness
(By Edwin Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, and Bob Williams, Acting Commissioner, Administration on Disabilities Director, Independent Living Administration) At ACL, we believe that every person should be able to make choices and to control their own decisions, regardless of their age, disability, or illness. ACL, in consultation with stakeholders from the aging and disability communities, has drafted a …