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What We're Reading
What We're Reading: December 16, 2022
Health inequities lead to early death in many persons with disabilities The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities published today shows that because of the systemic and persistent health inequities, many persons with disabilities face the risk of dying much earlier—even up to 20 years earlier—than persons without disabilities.
Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month
"As a person with a significant disability — cerebral palsy — my life has always revolved around the need for care." - Russell Rawlings Contributor: Russell Rawlings (he/him), Education Organizer at Hand in Hand, The Domestic Workers Network.
Employment & Workforce
Reflections on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Lex Frieden, Convener of Elevance Health’s National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Healthcare Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities, shared his thoughts as he reflected on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: October 28, 2022
Harvard Hosts First ‘Disability as Diversity’ Celebration Harvard Disability Resources hosted its first “Disability as Diversity” celebration on Wednesday in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: October 21, 2022
Standing Up For My Sister Integrating family caregivers into the health care team is particularly important for patients with intellectual disabilities.
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention All Year Long
As Suicide Prevention Month winds down, it is important to recognize that talking about suicide is something we should do throughout the year.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: September 29, 2022
I Escaped Poverty, but Hunger Still Haunts Me Escaping poverty is a question of how long you can go without pleasure.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading: September 2, 2022
Medicaid program expands funding for seniors and people with disabilities, but its future remains uncertain Medicaid's Money Follows the Person has allowed over 90,000 people with disabilities and seniors to move out of nursing homes and back into their communities.
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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.