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

Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource Guide for Rhode Islanders

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Source: The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices Citation: Seven Hills Rhode Island. (2017). Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource Guide for Rhode Islanders. Woonsocket, Rhode Island: Seven Hills Rhode Island and the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. For print copies contact: Seven Hills Rhode Island, 30 Cumberland …

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Advocacy Skill Building Toolkit – Rural RTC

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Advocacy Skill Building Toolkit Source: Advocacy Skill Building Toolkit – RTC:Rural This toolkit is a guide for Centers for Independent Living and others to conduct interactive and engaging workshops to facilitate the development of advocacy skills of emerging Independent Living leaders and youth with disabilities. It describes how to introduce advocacy through the facilitation of …

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Crisis Trends – Crisis Text Line

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Crisis Trends aims to empower journalists, researchers, school administrators, parents and all citizens to understand the crises Americans face so we can work together to prevent future crises from happening. Source: Crisis Trends – Crisis Text Line Explore trends across texter conversations across all states in the U.S. http://crisistrends.org/ Crisis Text Line: Text 741-741 from anywhere in …

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Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2015

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…for each age group measured except persons age 65 or older, the rate of violent victimization against persons with disabilities was at least 2.5 times the unadjusted rate for those without disabilities. …persons with cognitive disabilities had the highest victimization rate among the disability types measured for total violent crime… Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics …

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Mirror, Mirror 2017: International Comparison Reflects Flaws and Opportunities for Better U.S. Health Care

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In the United States—more than in 11 other wealthy countries—the health care you receive varies with your level of income, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report. Source: Mirror, Mirror 2017: International Comparison Reflects Flaws and Opportunities for Better U.S. Health Care The United States Health System Falls Short  The United States spends far more …

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How to Make Healthcare Accessible for All

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Source: University of Washington, Healthy Aging RRTC Healthcare access is important for all individuals, especially for people with disabilities. However, people with disabilities don’t always receive the healthcare they need. Several barriers can make it harder for them to access critical healthcare services or build optimal working relationships with their providers. Fortunately, by being aware of …

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Employers, looking for a roadmap to make your workplace is accessible to all?

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Source: Accessible Technology Action Steps: A Guide for Employers Looking for a roadmap to ensure that the technology in your workplace is accessible to all employees and job applicants? Visit: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) Whether you’re just getting started on accessible technology or looking for more advanced guidance, PEAT offers resources that can …

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BUILDing Strong Foundations Farm to Early Care and Education: Working to Equalize Health and Education Outcomes

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Source: BUILD Initiative By Lacy Stephens, Farm to Early Care and Education Associate, National Farm to School Network Good nutrition and good educational outcomes for young children are inextricably linked. Yet, there is little consistency in terms of the quality of the food that is offered in early care settings. Given that approximately 60 percent …

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The Community Guide to Adult Oral Health Program Implementation

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Source: The Oral Health Website Download Oral Health Guide The Community Guide to Adult Oral Health Program Implementation (Oral Health Guide), along with the corresponding online database of community-based oral health programs, aims to help groups at the state and local levels start or enhance their own oral health programs for older adults. Here, community-based entities …

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