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Well-being of Young Children after Experiencing Homelessness

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“Compared to national norms, young children who have stayed in shelter have higher risk for developmental delays and higher rates of behavioral challenges” Using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Family Options Study, Well-being of Young Children after Experiencing Homelessness (2017, OPRE Report No. 2017-06), examines the well-being of young children 20 months …

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Draft Principles for a Person-Centered Approach to Serious or Advanced Illness

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Deadline: May 12, 2017 http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/acl-person-centered-principles.pdf ACL, in consultation with stakeholders from the aging and disability communities, has drafted a set of principles to guide their work, and to enhance existing programs and services related to serious or advanced illness for older adults and people with disabilities. ACL is now seeking input from the people they …

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AdvocacyDenver Partners with Comcast to Air Two Public Service Announcements

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AdvocacyDenver’s Public Service Announcements are airing on COMCAST to celebrate our HealthMatters Program and Yoga 4All Abilities classes. Many thanks to the COMCAST production team, the Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being, Mudra Yoga Studio, and our “star” students! Watch the videos below: HealthMatters Program YouTube Channel  AdvocacyDenver Webinars and Videos

Women’s Refugee Commission – Disabilities

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Source: Women’s Refugee Commission – Disabilities As many as 7.7 million of the world’s 51 million people displaced by conflict have disabilities. People with disabilities are among the most hidden and neglected of all displaced people, excluded from or unable to access most aid programs because of physical and social barriers or because of negative …

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Women’s Refugee Commission – Disability Inclusion: Policy to Practice

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Source: Women’s Refugee Commission – Disability Inclusion: Policy to Practice Executive Summary English | French | Arabic | Word Format Full Report English | French | Arabic | Word Format Fact Sheet: Refugees with Disabilities English | French | Arabic | Word Format | Easy Read Discussion Tool for Field Workers: Increasing Inclusion, Building Community English | …

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Medicaid Work Requirements – Legally Suspect

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DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION Source: Medicaid Work Requirements – Legally Suspect Executive Summary Legal Director Jane Perkins, and Policy Analyst Ian McDonald detail why adding a work requirement to Medicaid is “legally suspect.” They explain that currently the Medicaid Act has four requirements that an individual must meet that do not include a mandatory work requirement. “A number …

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Medicaid Work Requirements – Not a Healthy Choice

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Executive SummaryIn an effort to win conservative members’ support for the Affordable Care Care Act repeal bill, House Republicans have added a work requirement for Medicaid to the measure. In this issue brief, NHeLP Managing Attorney of the DC office Mara Youdelman,  Legal Director Jane Perkins, and Policy Analyst Ian McDonald detail why such work requirements …

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Nontraditional Careers in Nursing: Options for Nurses

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History of Nontraditional Careers Source: Nontraditional Careers in Nursing: Options for Nurses Susan E. Lowey, PhD, RN, CHPN |March 15, 2017 The Nursing Workforce and Changing Demographics While a majority of nurses currently work in the hospital setting, the nontraditional (nonhospital) nursing sector is growing.[1] There are currently over 2.7 million registered nurses in the United States.[1] …

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Fact Sheets « Disability Policy Seminar

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Source: Fact Sheets « Disability Policy Seminar The 2017 Disability Policy Seminar is underway! If you were not able to make it, you can access the fact sheets here. Follow live coverage from the event on social media with the hashtag #DPS2017. FACT SHEETS Federal Funding Health Care Medicaid and LTSS Social Security and SSI …

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Grants | Refugee Health Promotion

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Source: Grants | Administration for Children and Families Summary Funding Oppportunity Title: Refugee Health Promotion Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2017-ACF-ORR-RX-1222 Program Office: Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding Type: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Grant Announcement Type: Initial CFDA: 93.576 Post Date: 03/14/2017 Application Due Date: 05/15/2017 Description The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for …

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