New Standards In The Works For Postsecondary Programs
Work is underway to establish first-ever accreditation standards for the hundreds of postsecondary programs across the nation serving...
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Vista Care - COO Position Announcement
Vista Care has created a new position of Chief Operating Officer to help support the agency's strategic plan that is focused on growth...
Biden Pandemic Strategy Puts Focus On People With Disabilities
As President Joe Biden introduces a coordinated federal approach to address the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s turning attention to the virus’...
Autistic Teen Gets Ahold Of Damaged American Flags Making Headlines When He Changes Them
Repairing old, damaged flags is not a cheap hobby. It’s not even a hobby some might say. But for 16-year-old Matthew, it’s more than...
Is Your Organization Truly Prepaired?
Find out by attending this exclusive Crisis Communication Webinar. Register while there is still room....
Job Announcement: Field Services - Manager
DSPN Roadside Facilities seeks qualified candidates for a Field Services – Manager With an emphasis on promoting work opportunities to...
Disability Discrimination In Health Care Under Scrutiny
Federal officials are weighing a rewrite of regulations designed to ensure that people with disabilities do not face discrimination from...
New Law Aims To Expand Access To Respite Care
Federal funding to support respite care for families of those with disabilities and other special needs will increase dramatically under...
Advocates: COVID-19 Relief Leaves Out People With Disabilities
With a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, Congress yet again denied stimulus payments to some people with disabilities and failed to...
Sunshine Resources- CEO Position Announcement
As the leader of Sunshine Resources, the Chief Executive Officer will be accountable for implementing and achieving the organization’s...
Amazon Billionaire Gives ‘Transformational’ Gifts To Disability Nonprofits
Multiple nonprofits serving people with disabilities are receiving an unprecedented and unexpected influx of cash as part of a massive...
Member Spotlight: East Shore Industries is Cleaning Up!
East Shore owns a mop manufacturing company. They acquired Algoma Mop Manufacturers in 1981 to help the individuals it serves overcome...
East Shore Industries is Cleaning Up!
East Shore owns a mop manufacturing company. They acquired Algoma Mop Manufacturers in 1981 to help the individuals it serves overcome...
Kids With Autism See IQs Rise With Age, Study Finds
IQ is generally expected to remain stable over time, but new research suggests that the measure increases significantly for those with...
Down’s Syndrome Foundation appoints 1st director with Down’s Syndrome
Kristina Kelly has become the first person living with Down’s Syndrome appointed to the Board of Directors of the Jamaica Down’s Syndrome...
New Program Aims To Train Doctors On Developmental Disabilities
by Michelle Diament | December 11, 2020 ebookTwitterLinkedInEmail A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other...
COVID-19 Vaccine Should Go To Those With Developmental Disabilities First, Advocates Say
by Michelle Diament | December 7, 2020 People with developmental disabilities are not being adequately prioritized in plans to distribute...
It May Be The Most Important Test Of A Child’s Life. Most Aren’t Getting It
by Arlene Martínez, California Health Report | November 30, 2020 | Disability Scoop FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail LOS ANGELES — Alionka...
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