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Did you know? Lifesharing is one of JEVS' more than 40 programs. Through Lifesharing, individuals with disabilities live with caring families in the community, which supports participants' independence and well-being. Explore Lifesharing resources by clicking this link: https://ow.ly/Zz7b50QAcl8 #JEVSHumanServices #Lifesharing

#NationalSpecialNeedsLawMonth is recognized every October. It is an excellent time to promote your own special needs planning services to your community or to take time to educate yourself on the public benefit programs available to individuals living with disabilities and other challenges. Here is an article that helps outline some of these benefits: https://bit.ly/3MtMGBw

A new report on #HUDUser identifies barriers that people with disabilities face accessing and using housing assistance — including navigating program eligibility requirements, searching for housing, and coordinating services and supports up to the point of moving into an assisted unit — and successful strategies to address those challenges. Read or download the report: https://lnkd.in/e9kJPJM9

Unlocking $40 billion in aid for #affordablehousing is a game-changer for low-income families and individuals with disabilities. 🏡However, financial barriers, discrimination, and lack of accessible housing still pose significant challenges. 🔍 Our recent blog explores: · Financial hurdles faced by people with #disabilities · The impact of stigma and discrimination · The dire need for more accessible housing options · How technology, like our voice-powered property search engine, can bridge the gap Read the blog to learn more about the steps we can take together to ensure everyone can access safe, affordable, and accessible housing.

A Message from the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities on how we can help! Help our friends at @txadapt / Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas (PACT) get a meeting with the Governor! This week, ADAPT of TEXAS / PACT held a 48-hour vigil outside Gov. Greg Abbott's residence. They are asking to meet with him to discuss several critical issues in the Texas disability community. You can help! Email the Gov.'s Director Budget and Policy, Tabatha Vasquez, at Tabatha [dot] Vasquez [at] gov [dot] Texas [dot] gov. Tell her: "Please meet with ADAPT of Texas and the Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas to discuss the following issues: Increasing Community Attendants wages; Ending the waiting lists; Putting a time limit on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) repair; Increasing the # of Affordable Accessible Integrated housing; and Medicaid Expansion." Need more support in your advocacy for the Gov? Let us know!

🔔 ICYMI: This month, CDA partnered with California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the California Department of Rehabilitation to host an important webinar on emergency preparedness for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The session featured invaluable insights from individuals with lived experiences and shared critical tips for staying safe. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gsf3Dk_D #EmergencyPreparedness #OlderAdults #InclusiveSafety #DisabilitySupport

To support professionals working with disabled children, adults with learning disabilities and their families, Research in Practice has released several new open access resources and events for #LearningDisabilityWeek. This includes a new resource, co-published by Research in Practice and the Council for Disabled Children, the briefing explores the challenges faced by disabled children and families when requesting support. It also examines local authorities’ statutory responsibilities when assessing needs, applying eligibility criteria, and providing services. The briefing looks at the benefits of adopting a strengths-based and needs-led approach to assessment and key features of a needs-led eligibility framework and how this can inform a lawful and transparent approach to providing services for disabled children and their families. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4c5nlsY #SEND #SocialCare

After participating in a workshop organized by several groups including Time2Shine Healthy Cornwall, Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group - CDSSG Talk more Cornwall CIC, Disability Cornwall & I0S The National Down Syndrome Policy Group, I am delighted to witness a broader segment of our community engaging in politics. Positive changes are being made in voting processes to better accommodate individuals with disabilities. Electoral officers are now trained to assist disabled voters, and friends or caregivers can accompany them to the Polling Station. Planning is crucial if reaching the polling station is challenging; allow ample time and remember to bring your polling card. Various forms of identification are accepted for collecting your voting slip. It is disheartening to hear about the difficulties faced by our communities with disabilities due to council cutbacks and the strain on family members providing around-the-clock care. I empathize with the stress they endure and wish I could offer more support, but for now, I am here to listen. The eagerness of individuals with disabilities to engage in politics is truly inspiring, especially in a climate where apathy is prevalent. Those who are most vulnerable in society are advocating for change to enhance their quality of life. https://lnkd.in/eaPh8a9e

In 2020, disabled adults in England made 28% fewer trips than non-disabled adults (Department for Transport: Disability and Accessibility Statistics, England 2020). It doesn’t need to be this way. ORA is on a mission to help make travel more accessible and inclusive for wheelchair users. Are you a business that prioritises accessibility? ORA partners with businesses to help wheelchair users access their facilities and services. https://lnkd.in/egrVRhjn Image Description: A black wheelchair accessible vehicle is open with the ramp down. #DisabilityCommunity #OpenRoadAccess #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility

Happening now! Access Living, with the support of the Ford Foundation, has spent 18 months in conversation with survivors of gun violence in Chicago. Specifically, people who acquired disabilities due to gun violence. Today we launch our findings, both in conversation with Joanna Hernandez of WTTW, and with a white paper containing our data and other findings. We are invigorated to begin this important and, as the paper discusses in detail, vitally important work. As a disability organization, as a Center for Independent Living, and as an organization dedicated to disability justice, we are committed to furthering the independence and empowerment of these undeserved members of the disability community. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/g_Rzsk4E