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

Need Help Finding Support Services?

Need Help Finding Support Services?View more than 100 organizations nationwide that provide emotional, practical, and financial support services for people with cancer and their families. Information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) about support services for people living with cancer and their families. Get connected to more than 100 organizations nationwide that provide emotional, practical, …

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Need Help Finding Support Services?

Need Help Finding Support Services?View more than 100 organizations nationwide that provide emotional, practical, and financial support services for people with cancer and their families. Information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) about support services for people living with cancer and their families. Get connected to more than 100 organizations nationwide that provide emotional, practical, …

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Top 10 CIO Strategies For Implementing Section 508

Top 10 CIO Strategies For Implementing Section 508Last Updated: May 5, 2011 1. Adopt a Social Responsibility Perspective for AccessibilityAgencies unintentionally erect barriers to participation and inclusion for people with disabilities; however, a shift in perspective can fundamentally change their approach to accessibility (i.e., the staircase creates the barrier, not the wheelchair). Agencies that adopt …

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Top 10 CIO Strategies For Implementing Section 508

Top 10 CIO Strategies For Implementing Section 508Last Updated: May 5, 2011 1. Adopt a Social Responsibility Perspective for AccessibilityAgencies unintentionally erect barriers to participation and inclusion for people with disabilities; however, a shift in perspective can fundamentally change their approach to accessibility (i.e., the staircase creates the barrier, not the wheelchair). Agencies that adopt …

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US Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announces 2012 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

“Employers who ensure that inclusive workplace policies and practices are woven into the fabric and culture of the organization create an environment that encourages all workers — including those of us with disabilities — to work to their full capacity and contribute fully to the organization’s success,” said Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for …

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New to Disability: Learn More about Disability and Independent Living

New to Disability: Learn More about Disability and Idependent Living Find national and state resources on community living for people with disabilities. Disability.gov is the federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site has information on topics such as applying for benefits, getting health care, finding a …

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