by Dan DeMarle | Apr 20, 2023 | Disability, Elections, Voting
Sources: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Brennan Center Write: The Honorable Robin Carnahan, AdministratorU.S. General Services Administration 1800 F Street, NWWashington, DC 20405 Script: Hello, I’m writing from [STATE] to applaud the...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 18, 2023 | Books, Children's Books, Developmental Disability, Disability
Several new children’s books are being honored for highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities with a special set of awards handed out alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. Read More >
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 17, 2023 | Abuse and Neglect, Covid-19, Disability, Legislation
COVID-19 PANDEMIC OVERSIGHT COMPTROLLER REPORT ‘Inconsistent emergency management coordination and oversight put residents, families and staff in harm’s way’ Nancy Cutler – Rockland/Westchester Journal News USA TODAY NETWORK – in the D&C ib 4/8/23 on...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2023 | Disability, Legislation
Housing Vouchers Earmarked For People With Disabilities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is sending millions in funding to local officials across the country to help people with disabilities access housing in their communities....
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 5, 2023 | Developmental Disability, Disability, RCSD, Recreation, School Districts
There are sporadically parents pushing successfully for accessible play spaces and playgrounds. What is unique about this project is that it is urban, small, open to the community, and right next to a regular public school with a mixed population of students with and...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 1, 2023 | Disability, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS
Covid is causing a sharp rise in cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that causes rapid heart rate, fainting and dizziness. By Amanda Morris February 27, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST A life-changing condition called...
