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Mental Health
My Friend Cheryl | A Mental Health Month Story
The lobby of Eden House, a special apartment building in Washington, DC, is filled with brightly colored paintings of flowers, abstract swirls, and colors that conjure joy.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
A Journey from Awareness to Acceptance and Appreciation – Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month is recognized every year throughout April and promotes inclusion and acceptance.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities is committed to hearing diverse perspectives and opinions from individuals worldwide and acknowledging that the experiences of others help everyone learn and grow.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: March 10, 2023
Disability Accessibility Should Not Be An Afterthought In 2023 If you went online after the 2023 Super Bowl, chances are that you encountered the viral praise of the deaf American Sign Language (ASL) performer Justina Miles, who made it possible for the deaf community to enjoy the halftime performance.
Disability
The Benefits of Timely Diagnosis in Rare Disease
February 28th marks Rare Disease Day, a celebration of the more than 30 million Americans who live with a rare disease and the millions more who work as caregivers and advocates.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: February 10, 2023
Activist Alice Wong reflects on 'The Year of the Tiger' and her hopes for 2023 For many Asian and Asian American communities, the Lunar New Year, celebrated in late January this year, represents a chance to start anew.
Policy & Advocacy
American Disability Rights Activist Ed Roberts
Today we remember the history and legacy of Ed Roberts, civil rights leader for people with disabilities as told by Jessica Riestra , a young disabled Latina that serves as the Statewide Youth Organizer for YO!
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: December 21, 2022
Long left out of job market, people with disabilities benefit from COVID teleworking boom Widespread acceptance of remote working and an overall labor shortage have opened up historic opportunities for some of the nation’s most skilled and underutilized workers.
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Reset AllA modernized healthcare infrastructure is crucial to preserving independence for people with disabilities and older adults.
The National Advisory Board believes that the modernized healthcare infrastructure required to meet the goals, preferences, and needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities must include the Six Principles. Please join with us in promoting and furthering them.