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Dr. Marks directs research programs to empower people with disabilities through health promotion, health advocacy, and primary health care.

Bike Share Intervention: Improving Wellness & Community Access

Source: Temple Collaborative on Community Inclusion | Apr 16, 2018 Download Bike Share Program Manual At The Collaborative, we love biking! Many of us are active cyclists who peddle our path to fun and fitness. As biking grows in popularity, we want to do our part to encourage consumers to give it a try. In this effort, The …

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Know the Science

Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) – Know the Science Why is it important to know the science of health? Simply put, because there is a lot of misinformation out there—from anecdotes disguised as evidence to excessive claims made by supplement manufacturers to TV doctors touting the latest “miracle cure.” On this …

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City Health Dashboard

Empowering cities to create thriving communities:  Explore health in your city Source: https://www.cityhealthdashboard.com/ Learn how other communities have successfully woven health into their decision-making around issues such as education, access to affordable housing, and unemployment. This section includes new articles on how cities are using the Dashboard, posts from the City Health Dashboard team, and feature …

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NTG Caregiver Newsletter May June 2018

NATIONAL TASK GROUP ON INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND DEMENTIA PRACTICES Volume 2 Issue 3 NTG Caregiver News May—June 2018 Download (PDF) the NTG Caregiver Newsletter for May June, 2018.  If you have any questions or comments please email ntgfamilyadvocate@gmail.com.  

National Center on Educational Outcomes Brief 15: Students with Disabilities and Chronic Absenteeism

Students with Disabilities  National Center on Educational Outcomes Brief 15: Students with Disabilities and Chronic Absenteeism https://bit.ly/2Ke9Mdi  This brief provides information about chronic absenteeism and possible implications for students with disabilities when a state selects it as a measure of school quality or student success. The brief highlights both the benefits and potential risks in …

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MLTSS for People for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Strategies for Success

Managed Long-term Services and Supports (MLTSS)  MLTSS for People for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Strategies for Success https://bit.ly/2L8obcg  The National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD), along with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and Ari Ne’eman of Mysupport.com are the authors of this important report MLTSS for …

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Opportunities for Improving Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities 

Health Services  Opportunities for Improving Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities  Source: https://bit.ly/2k3LxDF  While a variety of services and programs exist to support the needs of children with disabilities and their families, a focus on achieving specific near- and long-term goals that help prepare for adulthood and coordination of care within and across service …

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Work-Life Balance & Disability

Source: http://work-life-disability.org/#home  The NIDILRR-funded project on Getting and Keeping People with Disabilities in the Workforce: Negotiating Work, Life, and Disability recently debuted a new web resource, Work-Life Balance & Disability, resulting from the project’s exploration of individual and organizational factors that support effective work-life management among employed people with disabilities. The site includes personal stories, plain …

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Responsive Practice | Institute on Disability/UCED

“Responsive Practice builds on knowledge that providers already have and identifies opportunities to maximize wellness for individuals with disabilities,” explains Kimberly Phillips, DPH Principal Investigator and co-author of the training.”  Source: Responsive Practice | Institute on Disability/UCED Responsive Practice  Responsive Practice: Providing Health Care & Screenings to Individuals with Disabilities  https://bit.ly/2ryQ30t The New Hampshire Disability …

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