The Community Living Equity Center (CLEC) is looking for participants to be interviewed in a research study about disabled people of color who have transitioned out of nursing homes (or other institutions) and are now receiving home and community based services (HCBS). They are interested in the community's experiences from a culture and language standpoint.
In today’s increasingly fast-paced, dynamic, and technologically focused workforce, it is critical that young adults have a well-defined path from school to work and the training needed to succeed in the labor force. While the transition from school to work has always been challenging, today’s young adults are entering the workforce facing issues such as record student debt, a higher cost of living, increased workplace automation, and mental health challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 1999, plaintiffs Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, women with both mental health and intellectual disabilities who lived in a state institution, sued the state of Georgia for the right to live in their communities. In Olmstead v. L.C., the Supreme Court found that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and that people with disabilities have a right to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
The Aging and Disability Business Institute newest publication illustrates the benefits of partnerships between community-based organizations (CBOs) and health plans—and cites examples from actual partnerships.
The conflicts began shortly after a staffing change at a former job. Suddenly, I was at odds with someone I’d thought I had a good working relationship with.
Grantmakers in Aging (GIA) has a podcast series, "Investing in Caregiving," that highlights organizations who are leading initiatives to advance caregiver friendly programs and policies.
