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

What Happens if I Am Asked to Sign a Document Stating that I Have No Disabilities?

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What Happens if I Am Asked to Sign a Document Stating that I Have No Disabilities? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning about the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 will help you to understand […]

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What Do I Do if I Feel I Have Been Discriminated Against Because of My Disability?

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What Do I Do if I Feel I Have Been Discriminated Against Because of My Disability? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For protection, advocacy, and legal assistance, contact your state National Disability Rights Network. Be sure to click on your state so that you get relevant and

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What Happens if My Request for Accommodation is Denied?

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What Happens if My Request for Accommodation is Denied? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For protection, advocacy, and legal assistance, contact your state National Disability Rights Network. Be sure to click on your state so that you get relevant and timely information. For assistance with the ADA,

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How Can I Find Other Nurses or Nursing Students with Disabilities to Gain Advice and Support?

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How Can I Find Other Nurses or Nursing Students with Disabilities to Gain Advice and Support? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For connections with people with disabilities in your community, contact your local Center for Independent Living. Many nurses contact NOND for this information. We may be

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How Can I Access Accommodations For My Disability?

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How Can I Access Accommodations For My Disability? Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. Also, the story of one nursing student’s accommodations in a baccalaureate nursing program may be of interest to you: Open the Door, Get ‘Em a Locker. In addition, you also need to access your

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Can I Be a Nurse if I am Person of Small Stature?

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Can I Be a Nurse if I am Person of Small Stature? Absolutely, you can be a nurse if you are a person of small stature. You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. You also could contact Little People of America and discuss the situation. They

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How do I Advocate for Myself as a Person with a Disability?

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How do I Advocate for Myself as a Person with a Disability? Learning how to be your own advocate is a crucial skill. You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. You also will want to contact these resources, according to your specific needs: For protection, advocacy,

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What Steps Do I Take When I Need Help with Disability Questions?

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What Steps Do I Take When I Need Help with Disability Questions? If you’re reading this FAQ, you already know about NOND, the “voice of disability in nursing.” You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. NOND board members welcome the opportunity to speak with you if

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How Can I Understand my Legal Rights as a Person with a Disability?

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How Can I Understand my Legal Rights as a Person with a Disability?The first step to understanding your legal rights is to do your homework. You can start by exploring our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. Information from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, can be found at

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What Do I Do if I Have Test Anxiety?

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What Do I Do if I Have Test Anxiety? Remember that you must document your disability with your school’s Disability Services Office in order to receive accommodations. You will work with the Disability Services Office and faculty to identify helpful accommodations such as additional time or a separate test-taking environment. The American with Disabilities Act

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