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

Do I Have to be Academically Qualified to Enter a Nursing Program, Even if I Have a Disability?

Do I Have to be Academically Qualified to Enter a Nursing Program, Even if I Have a Disability? Yes, you must be academically qualified. Nursing requires a solid foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and biological sciences, among others, and you will need to come to your nursing program well-prepared in these areas. If you …

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Where can I find information about financial resources for a nursing student or a nurse with a disability?

Where can I find information about financial resources for a nursing student or a nurse with a disability? Please explore our site for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and employment www.nond.org/Self_Advocacy/Education.html. For information about how to get a job or get assistance with funding for school, contact your State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.Disclaimer: The National …

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A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?

A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do? Donna Martinez May 19, 2012 And apparently the US District Court in Oregon is in agreement! From NDRN: Breaking News Yesterday, the U.S. District Court in Oregon issued a 16-page Opinion and Order in the case Lane v. Kiltzhaber, 3:12-cv-00138-ST. The Lane complaint claims …

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A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?

A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?Donna Martinez May 19, 2012 And apparently the US District Court in Oregon is in agreement! From NDRN: Breaking News Yesterday, the U.S. District Court in Oregon issued a 16-page Opinion and Order in the case Lane v. Kiltzhaber, 3:12-cv-00138-ST. The Lane complaint claims that …

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WISER's New Report Highlights Effective Financial Education Project For Nurses

In honor of National Nurses Week, WISER is pleased to release the final report from our Nurses’ Investor Education Project, a multi-year financial education initiative aiming to improve nurses’ financial security using educational tools, resources and peer-to-peer training and workshops. Read the report and press release.A new report from the Women’s Institute for a Secure …

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Do Workers with Disabilities Cost More?

Employers in the U.S. hospitality industry are often reluctant to hire people with disabilities because of preconceived notions that they cannot do the jobs and are more costly to employ than people without disabilities, according to University of New Hampshire researchers.

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