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Barrier Free Futures: Texas v Becerra – Don’t Mess with 504

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Guest:  Alison Barkoff, Longtime Disability Rights Lawyer, Professor GWU. Former head of ACL

Mon, 03/24/2025 - 09:00
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What Medicaid Cuts Could Mean for Older Adults

As policymakers consider proposals to reduce Medicaid spending, they should consider how the changes may affect older adults, family caregivers, state budgets and local economies across the United States.

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:12
Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:00
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Centers for Independent Living and Health Care Contracting

A new Business Institute report, 

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:12
Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:17
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Exploring Supports for Adults with Disabilities: Looking for Study Participants

About this study by Vanderbilt University:

The purpose of this study is to explore formal and natural supports for adults with intellectual and disabilities and their families.

Who Can Participate?

-Adults (aged 18 and older) with an intellectual and/or developmental disability

-Family member of an adult (aged 18  and older) with an intellectual and/or developmental disability

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:20
Fri, 03/14/2025 - 12:14
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We Can't Be Silent - Barrier Free Futures

Topic: WE CAN'T BE SILENT

Guest: Bill Henning, Executive Director, Boston CIL, Four decades of organizing for Disability Rights and Services.

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Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:11
Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:17
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Barrier Free Futures: Don't Mourn Organize

Topic: Don't Mourn Organize! An approach to attacks on disability rights and services

Bob Kafka host of Barrier Free Futures, talk radio/podcast on disability and aging issues, KSFR 101.1 Santa Fe, NM interviews Jim Ward, Founder and Executive Director ADA Watch - Coalition on Disability Rights and Justice

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Mon, 01/27/2025 - 09:00
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 12:13
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2025 Disability & Health Scholarship - Now Accepting Applications

AAHD is excited to announce the launch of our 

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 11:00
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 12:17
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Participate in the Temple University Taking Action for the Whole Health and Wellbeing Research Study

Participate in the Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Research Study and Earn Up to $105 in E-Gift Cards!

Are you currently a college student in the U.S. with at least two semesters left?

Are you experiencing significant mental health challenges?

If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing research study.

This study involves an online peer-facilitated group process to help individuals create personalized systems for improving whole health and enhancing their lifestyle.

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 11:00
Fri, 01/31/2025 - 12:00
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Funding Opportunity for Disability Employment Policy Research

ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing a new funding opportunity for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) program on employment policy for people with disabilities.

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 09:00
Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:17
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Visit Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) for complete information on the program.

Apply for a Switzer Research Fellowship

ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing new funding opportunities for the Switzer Research Fellowships Program (https://acl.gov/programs/research-and-development/switzer-research-fello...).

Fri, 12/13/2024 - 09:00
Thu, 02/06/2025 - 22:20
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