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Civic Engagement Toolbox For Self-Advocates | Autistic Self Advocacy Network

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Right now, many people are getting involved in political advocacy for the first time. People are going to town hall meetings and making phone calls to their members of Congress. They’re writing letters and using social media to organize advocacy groups.This new wave of political advocacy is incredible. And people with disabilities need to be …

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MDABLE: MARYLAND ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience)

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ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) makes it easier than ever to save money for all of your disability-related needs. More independence, greater financial security and a better quality of life – that’s the future Maryland ABLE is building. MD ABLE accounts are a new way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay …

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Human Development Institute: H+W – HealthMatters

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Source: H+W – HealthMatters The Health & Wellness Initiative at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has partnered with the authors of HealthMatters curriculum from the University of Illinois at Chicago to provide a statewide roll out of online based training for staff around the state to become instructors within their community …

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Resubmissions Revisited: Funded Resubmission Applications and Their Initial Peer Review Scores

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“My first submission got an overall impact score of 30. Is that good enough? What’s the likelihood I’ll eventually get this funded?”, or, “My first submission was not even discussed. Now what? Does anyone with an undiscussed grant bother to resubmit? And what’s the likelihood I’ll eventually get this funded?” In a past blog we …

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Federal Register: Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities

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Source: Federal Register: Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS. ACTION: Notice. DATES: Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Friday, March 24, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. These meetings will be open to the general public.

Just and Realistic Expectations for Persons with Disabilities Practicing Nursing, Oct 16 – AMA Journal of Ethics

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The nursing profession can become more inclusive by fostering a supportive culture, resilience, and realistic expectations for people with disabilities. AMA Journal of Ethics is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association. Source: Just and Realistic Expectations for Persons with Disabilities Practicing Nursing, Oct 16 – AMA Journal of Ethics Patricia M. …

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Technical Standards and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Medical School Applicants and Students: Interrogating Sensory Capacity and Practice Capacity, Oct 16 – AMA Journal of Ethics

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Medical school technical standards should be revised to be more inclusive of applicants with disabilities to diversify the physician workforce. AMA Journal of Ethics is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association. Source: Technical Standards and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Medical School Applicants and Students: Interrogating Sensory Capacity and Practice Capacity, …

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Why Increasing Numbers of Physicians with Disability Could Improve Care for Patients with Disability, Oct 16 – AMA Journal of Ethics

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Expanding the numbers of physicians with disabilities would facilitate patient-centered care for those who need similar accommodations. AMA Journal of Ethics is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association. Source: Why Increasing Numbers of Physicians with Disability Could Improve Care for Patients with Disability, Oct 16 – AMA Journal of Ethics Lisa …

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