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WEBSep 27, 2024 · ADA Drop-Off Zones Set For Completion This Year At The Capitol. Two new drop-off and pick-up zones intended for visitors to the U.S. Capitol with disabilities are nearing completion and could be ready by the time lawmakers return after …
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
WEBApr 9, 2024 · “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial benefits, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, commissioner of Social Security.
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WEBSep 26, 2010 · Two new drop-off and pick-up zones intended for visitors to the U.S. Capitol with disabilities are nearing completion and could be ready by the time lawmakers return after the November election. Using dozens of metrics on everything from the economy to health care and quality of life issues, a new ...
Barbie To Roll Out Dolls With Disabilities
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · The wheelchair was one of the most requested features from consumers, Mattel said. The company worked with experts at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and elsewhere to design a wheelchair modeled after those used by individuals with permanent physical disabilities.
Severe Shortage Of Direct Care Workers Triggering Crisis
WEBMay 9, 2017 · In Illinois, the independence of people with severe developmental disabilities is being compromised, as agencies experience staff shortages of up to 30 percent, according to a court monitor overseeing a federal consent decree.
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Ranking Names Best States For Disability Services
WEBApr 17, 2014 · An annual ranking of states offering the best services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities reveals a familiar but evolving landscape.
Sensory-Friendly Design Enters The Classroom - Disability Scoop
WEBOct 4, 2018 · The adjustments can be as simple as filling small plastic bags with rice for a fidgety child to hold or offering flexible seating that allows students to use bean bags, standing desks or even rocking or swinging chairs, Eredics said.
Ranking Names States With Best Disability Services
WEBOct 3, 2016 · A new national ranking of developmental disability services finds states with top offerings coast to coast, but warns that a growing number of people are facing long waits for supports.
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