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The latest news and blog posts highlighting policy, advocacy, issues, innovations, and lived experiences in aging and disability.
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Survey Sheds Insight on Legislation’s Impact (July 23, 2015)
Hailed as the Bill of Rights for people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has fulfilled much of its promise since it was signed into law 25 years ago, according to a survey of disabilities leaders released July 23, 2015 in collaboration with the National Council on Disability.
NAB Communications & Publications
NAB Convener Co-authors Contribution to Policy Prescription for a Sustainable LTSS System; Highlights Vital Role of a Consumer Control Approach (Sep. 9, 2014)
A consumer control approach to the delivery of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) can enable individuals with disabilities “to engage in a full range of life’s activities and to pursue meaningful personal goals, including those of lifelong income generation and aging in place,” according to new research published in the current issue of the Public Policy & Aging Report (PP&AR) .
NAB Communications & Publications
NAB Releases Consumer, State Toolkit on Managed Care (Sep. 11, 2012)
The National Advisory Board has released a new resource for legislators, consumers and advocates, entitled Managed Care: Doing It Right – Applying the Independent Living Philosophy .
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 20; Online Survey Sheds Insight on Legislation’s Impact (July 22, 2010)
Hailed as the Bill of Rights for people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has fulfilled much of its promise since it went into effect 20 years ago, according to an online survey of disability leaders, released July 22, 2010.
Policy & Advocacy
Technology and Medicare: Congress Passes, Obama Signs Steve Gleason Act
On July 30, the president signed the Steve Gleason Act (S.
Policy & Advocacy
U.S. Department of Education Requests Input on WIOA Implementation
In a joint blog post , the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and U.S.
Policy & Advocacy
Employment & Workforce
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Goes to President for Signature
An historic bipartisan, bicameral bill that amends and reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) through fiscal year 2020, has been passed by both the Senate and House and is headed to President Obama for signature (on Tuesday, July 22, as reported by the Advocacy Monitor blog ).
Employment & Workforce
New Resources on Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay for Direct Care Workers
Leaders of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) recently met with officials from the U.S.
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