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What We’re Reading: Jan. 4, 2016
The Huffington Post: If Uber Kills Cabs, Cities Must Ensure Accessible Vehicles Live Now there's a figure to back them up: According to a recent report, the number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles for hire in San Francisco fell significantly in the past few years -- all while services like Uber and Lyft were rapidly expanding in the area.
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What We’re Reading: June 22, 2015
This week we’re on SCOTUS watch (along with everyone else), as the Supreme Court prepares to issue a decision on federal insurance subsidies.
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What We’re Reading: June 29, 2015
We’re taking stock of last week’s SCOTUS news and all of the headlines since, including: new CMS sub-regulatory guidance on housing supports and home and community-based settings; telehealth adoption by Medicare; state laws supporting family caregivers; gaps for students with invisible disabilities; and, transportation needs among older adults.
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What We’re Reading: July 21, 2014
Bob Doles address home-schoolers on disability treaty (POLITICO, July 22) The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to approve the treaty Tuesday morning, but it’s not clear if it has enough votes to pass the full Senate.
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What We’re Reading: Labor Day 2015
The National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities shares in the celebration of the American labor movement and the contributions of workers – past and present – to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.
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What We’re Reading: June 1, 2015
It’s a week full of announcements!
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What We’re Reading: July 20, 2015
We’re counting down to July 26 – the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – with the top anniversary articles and blogs.
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What We’re Reading: July 28, 2014
Deal reached on VA reforms (POLITICO, July 27) Sen.
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