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1. U.S. Departments of Housing; Urban Development (HUD) and Health & Human Services (HHS) Announce Effort to Move Persons with Disabilities from Institutions to Independence U.S. Departments of Housing; Urban Development (HUD) and Health & Human Services (HHS) Announce Effort to Move Persons with Disabilities from Institutions to Independence...
2. White House Champions of Change: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) for People with Disabilities – Nomination Deadline April 7 White House Champions of Change: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) for People with Disabilities - Nomination Deadline April 7...
3. Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities: This brochure from the State Department has travel planning suggestions and tips for persons with disabilities. Topics include traveling with medications, required equipment, how to request accommodations and how to pack for travel.  There is also a pamphlet called New Horizons covering air travel subjects for persons with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document....
4. Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Involving New Hampshire’s Mental Health System Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Involving New Hampshire's Mental Health System...
5. Grants Announced for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service (UCEDD) – Application Deadline February 15 Grants Announced for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service (UCEDD) - Application Deadline February 15...
6. Ready Campaign Information for People with Disabilities, Older Americans and Other Access and Functional Needs Ready Campaign Information for People with Disabilities, Older Americans and Other Access and Functional Needs...
7. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities...
8. Department of Labor Makes $20 Million in Grants Available through Disability Employment Initiative, Deadline June 1 Department of Labor Makes $20 Million in Grants Available through Disability Employment Initiative, Deadline June 1...
9. 2011 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities – November 3 & 4 The State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities will be held on November 3 – 4, 2011 in Fairfax, VA. Colleges and universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates will discuss the current state of policies, research and practice in the field. Check our share of cost site for additional […]...
10. 2011 Accessible Transportation Coalitions Initiative (ATCI) – Application Deadline January 31, Share of Cost 2011 Accessible Transportation Coalitions Initiative (ATCI) – Application Deadline January 31, Share of Cost...
11. Our Place of New Trier Township – Support for Teens & Adults with Developmental Disabilities A non-profit organization started by parents of children with developmental disabilities who no longer had a place in their communities.  It provides programs that focus on improving social skills so that participants can build and sustain friendships, function appropriately in jobs and volunteer positions and integrate in meaningful and natural ways in their community....
12. Fact Sheet on Affordable Care Act & Americans with Disabilities This fact sheet from HealthCare.gov describes what the Affordable Care Act means for Americans with disabilities. The Act will stop insurance company discrimination based on a preexisting condition.  Beginning in 2014 the law will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging more to a person based on their medical history. It will also provide new choices for long-term supports and […]...
13. Share of Cost Health Care Reform – What’s Ahead in 2011? Share of Cost Health Care Reform - What's Ahead in 2011?...
14. Share of Cost is calculated independently for CMSP and Medi-Cal SOC policy also applies to County Medical Services Program (CMSP) providers and subscribers. Share of Cost is calculated independently for CMSP and Medi-Cal, however, the same subscriber income is included in both calculations. Therefore, the same medical expenses may be used to clear SOC for both programs.  Providers may apply the same services used to […]...
15. Share of Cost, WFP Operational Update – Pakistan Floods Emergency As flooding continues to cause displacement, destruction and suffering in Pakistan, WFP is mobilizing all possible resources to ensure those affected receive food assistance as swiftly as possible. – WFP is planning to have reached 2 million people with food by August 20th – communities who are urgently in need of food and accessible to […]...