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The National ADA Symposium is an annual conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act & disability-related issues.

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Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop
12 Nov 2024
#Latinos often have difficulty accessing services to help their children with developmental #disabilities, but some nonprofits are stepping in to help. disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/…

Latinos Lose Out On State's Disability Services. These Initiatives Bridge The Gap

Latinos often have difficulty accessing services to help their children with developmental disabilities, but some nonprofits are stepping in to help.

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Great Plains ADA Center@ADAGreatPlains
12 Nov 2024
New resource alert - @CMSGov just published a new guide - Getting the Care You Need: Guide for People with Disabilities. Learn about laws protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities in healthcare and more! #AccessibleHealthcare cms.gov/files/document/getti…
Clipart showing three doctors interacting with three patients - one is an older woman using a walker, the second is a man sitting in a wheelchair, and the third is a young person being having their knee examined

ALT Clipart showing three doctors interacting with three patients - one is an older woman using a walker, the second is a man sitting in a wheelchair, and the third is a young person being having their knee examined
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Mark your calendars for this free screening of @FacingTheFalls on December 3!
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Accessibility in the News
@A11yNews
12 Nov 2024
Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals | via @steven_aquino @forbes buff.ly/4hOyTUT #a11y
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SAMHSA@samhsagov
12 Nov 2024
This National Homelessness Awareness Month, learn how SAMHSA programs and resources help prevent and end homelessness among people with mental or substance use disorders. samhsa.gov/homelessness-prog…
National Homelessness Awareness Month in November, featuring a serene autumn landscape and the logo of SAMHSA

ALT National Homelessness Awareness Month in November, featuring a serene autumn landscape and the logo of SAMHSA

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Be sure to register for this upcoming learning opportunity happening THIS Thursday, 11/14 - Disability in Indigenous Communities
Disability & Philanthropy Forum@DisPhilanthropy
12 Nov 2024
There's still time to register! Join us @NativeGiving this Thursday, 11/14 at 1:00pm ET for a conversation on disability justice and Indigenous self-determination with Carly Hare @COHealthFDN, @JenDeerinwater @CRSHColonialism, and @CROWRDREAM! Register: bit.ly/DisPhilanthropy-11-14…
Blue and green graphic for the Disability Equity Series webinar entitled Disability in Indigenous Communities. The date of the event is November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm ET. Featuring photos of moderator Carly Hare, Jen Deerinwater, and Héctor Manuel Ramírez. The webinar is presented by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Native Americans in Philanthropy.

ALT Blue and green graphic for the Disability Equity Series webinar entitled Disability in Indigenous Communities. The date of the event is November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm ET. Featuring photos of moderator Carly Hare, Jen Deerinwater, and Héctor Manuel Ramírez. The webinar is presented by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Native Americans in Philanthropy.
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Great resource from @NAMICommunicate for managing your mental health during the holiday season! #MentalHealthMatters
NAMI
@NAMICommunicate
12 Nov 2024
You may have many things to take care of this holiday season, but the most important one is yourself. Prepare for extra stressors and pressures with our FREE guide to managing your mental health during the holidays. Download now: bit.ly/48N2Xfm
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Starts tomorrow, 11/13!
U.S. Access Board@AccessBoard
12 Nov 2024
Join us this week for the annual Interagency Accessibility Forum (#IAAF)! Along with @USGSA and @ciodotgov, the Board will be presenting on a number of digital #accessibility topics! 🌐 IAAF is fully online this year and free for all to attend. Learn more: access-board.gov/news/2024/1…
Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum. November 13-14, 2024. Achieving Digital Equity: Policies, Tools, and Techniques. Logo and Seals for GSA, U.S. Access Board, and the CIO Council.

ALT Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum. November 13-14, 2024. Achieving Digital Equity: Policies, Tools, and Techniques. Logo and Seals for GSA, U.S. Access Board, and the CIO Council.
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Cool new program for adults with disabilities at Maggiano's Little Italy #FindYourFun
Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop
12 Nov 2024
When a mom learned that Maggiano's Little Italy hosts cooking classes for kids, she proposed a similar class designed for people like her 53-year-old son, who has a disability. disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/… #disabilities
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Great Plains ADA Center@ADAGreatPlains
12 Nov 2024
Newest #ADAEnforcement news from @USEEOC - Verizon Maryland settles suit alleging failure to reasonably accommodate a management employee with hypertension #DisabilityEmployment #ReasonableAccommodation eeoc.gov/newsroom/verizon-ma…

Verizon Maryland to Pay $115,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

BALTIMORE – Verizon Maryland, LLC, will pay $115,000 and furnish si

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Interested in turning your accessible property into an @Airbnb property? Learn about the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy during this free virtual event happening November 19! @UnitedSpinal
New Mobility@NewMobilityMag
11 Nov 2024
Become an @Airbnb host & champion accessible travel! Join our FREE virtual Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy on November 19th. Register: unitedspinal.org/events/beco…
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New resource available for Veterans - visit the #FindSupport Veterans page from @samhsagov for all the latest resources for veterans, active duty military, and their families!
Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use@SAMHSA_Leader
10 Nov 2024
We are so pleased to announce the launch of our #FindSupport Veterans page. There are many programs and people ready to help Veterans, active Service Members and their families. Check it out and please help spread the word: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-…
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Veterans Affairs
@DeptVetAffairs
11 Nov 2024
Today, we honor all Veterans from all branches of the armed forces and extend our gratitude for their service.
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An important reminder from @A11yAwareness - diversity, equity, and inclusion of people with disabilities in an ongoing commitment. It's more than just checking the box!
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Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop
11 Nov 2024
An independent federal agency is set to investigate how teacher shortages are impacting the growing number of students with #disabilities across the nation. disabilityscoop.com/2024/11/… #SpecialEducation

Civil Rights Commission To Examine Special Ed Teacher Shortages

An independent federal agency is set to investigate how teacher shortages are impacting the growing number of students with disabilities across the nation.

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New resource available from @PEATWorks - AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework. Check it out now! #a11y #DisabilityEmployment
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SAMHSA@samhsagov
11 Nov 2024
Whether or not you served, you can support a Veteran on their journey to wellness. Veterans, service members & those who support them can readily connect to the #VeteransCrisisLine for support. Dial 988 and press 1 #VeteransDay
Graphic for Veterans Day by SAMHSA, featuring the message 'Happy Veterans Day' in bold, patriotic colors and 'Honoring all who served'. Includes stars and the Veterans Crisis Line information with phone number and text details.

ALT Graphic for Veterans Day by SAMHSA, featuring the message 'Happy Veterans Day' in bold, patriotic colors and 'Honoring all who served'. Includes stars and the Veterans Crisis Line information with phone number and text details.

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Great Plains ADA Center@ADAGreatPlains
11 Nov 2024
Today and everyday, we honor all who served. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. If you're a veteran with a disability, learn about your ADA rights by visiting adata.org/topic/veterans by the @ADANational #Veterans #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024
Veterans Day message on a light blue background with an image of the US flag in the upper right corner. The words "Honoring All Who Served - Thank you for your service and sacrifice - Veterans Day" are centered on the graphic in white letters. The logos for the Great Plains ADA Center, ADA Coordinator Certification Program, and National ADA Symposium are lined up along the bottom of the graphic.

ALT Veterans Day message on a light blue background with an image of the US flag in the upper right corner. The words "Honoring All Who Served - Thank you for your service and sacrifice - Veterans Day" are centered on the graphic in white letters. The logos for the Great Plains ADA Center, ADA Coordinator Certification Program, and National ADA Symposium are lined up along the bottom of the graphic.
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Excellent self-care tips for election season from @NAMICommunicate #MentalHealthMatters
NAMI
@NAMICommunicate
6 Nov 2024
The election was yesterday, but so many are still feeling the stress. When election stress becomes too much, self-care can help. Read our latest HelpLine blog to learn more about self-care during election season, and reach out to the NAMI HelpLine if you are struggling with your mental health during this stressful time. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org Read more now: bit.ly/4hnZ58n
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