The Power of “Side by Side” Wed, 03/30/2016 - 12:00 Every March we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the many contributions people with developmental disabilities (DD) make to our society. This year, the National Association of …
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023 Wed, 03/01/2023 - 12:00 Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The …
… Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:00 Patricia Yeager, Ph.D, CEO, The Independence Center Since its passage 29 years ago today, … delivery and beyond. Patricia Yeager, Ph.D, is CEO of The Independence Center , a center for independent living based …
… Secretary for Aging Earlier this month we celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which asserted: We hold these truths to be … Today we celebrate another historical moment for independence. On this day in 1990, President Bush signed the …
… All activities funded under this grant will promote greater independence, equality, choice, and control for children, …
… or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the independence and function of people with disabilities. It is … can access the tools they need to fulfill their goals for independence, community living, and employment. Oftentimes, … man to drive directly from his wheelchair to maintain his independence and commute to work. As technology continues …
Two New Model System Centers Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR Tue, 03/15/2022 - 12:00 The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened two new funding opportunities under the Disability …
Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:00 The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened two new funding …
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities Tue, 06/08/2021 - 12:00 Today, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities …
Celebrating Title VI and Native American Heritage Month in November Thu, 11/29/2018 - 12:00 By Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging When I attended the HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting in Alaska earlier this …