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Disabled people scramble after benefits cut by Medicaid - USA …

(4 days ago) WEBFederal law puts an “obligation on states to make sure people with disabilities don’t get missed.”. At least 21 million people nationwide have been disenrolled from Medicaid since states

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/09/disabled-people-medicaid-benefits-cut/73590441007/

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People with disabilities left behind by telemedicine and other

(1 days ago) WEBKHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/10/health/pandemic-medical-innovations-disabilities-khn-partner-wellness/index.html

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On Disabilities : NPR

(2 days ago) WEBKFF Health News. January 16, 2024 • Federal officials have long warned that restraint and seclusion in schools can be dangerous and traumatizing for children, For some with disabilities, the

https://www.npr.org/sections/disabilities/

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For people with disabilities, good health care prioritizes …

(9 days ago) WEBA promise of 'less restrictive living' for people with disabilities. Twenty-five years ago this June, the Supreme Court's landmark Olmstead v. L.C. ruling slammed the door on a dark era in U.S

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun

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When People With Disabilities Are In Crisis, Feds Say Police May …

(1 days ago) WEBJust as paramedics respond to physical health emergencies, the U.S. Department of Justice says that behavioral health professionals — not police — should respond to mental health crises to avoid disability discrimination.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/03/08/when-people-with-disabilities-are-in-crisis-feds-say-police-may-not-be-the-answer/30775/

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Supreme Court Hands Down 'Major Victory' For Disability Rights

(Just Now) WEBDisability advocates are hailing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a case that they feared could lead to severe restrictions on the rights of people who rely on Medicaid and other government programs. The high court issued an opinion late last week in a case known as Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski. The 7-2 ruling

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/06/12/supreme-court-hands-down-major-victory-for-disability-rights/30414/

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Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading

(Just Now) WEBA major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) contributed to the analysis of the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study (GBD) 2021 data. Neurological conditions are now the …

https://www.who.int/news/item/14-03-2024-over-1-in-3-people-affected-by-neurological-conditions--the-leading-cause-of-illness-and-disability-worldwide

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NIH advances key recommendations on disability …

(8 days ago) WEBAlthough 27% of U.S. adults live with a disability, only 10% of science, engineering, and health doctorate holders, and less than 2% of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health

https://www.statnews.com/2023/01/03/nih-advances-recommendations-disability-inclusion-antiableism/

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Health inequities lead to early death in many persons with …

(2 days ago) WEBA new report by the World Health Organization shows evidence of a higher risk of premature death and illness among many persons with disabilities compared to others in the society. The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities published today shows that because of the systemic and persistent health inequities, …

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-12-2022-health-inequities-lead-to-early-death-in-many-persons-with-disabilities

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A long-term care plan helps people with disabilities …

(Just Now) WEBAbout 25% of adults in the U.S. live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 75% of Americans with disabilities live with a family caregiver, and

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/11/09/1134916899/disabilities-long-term-care-plan-savings-aides

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Improving Care for the Intellectually Disabled NEJM …

(4 days ago) WEBIntellectual disabilities affect 1–3% of the U.S. population. The Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Prisma Health discusses how health care redesign should factor in this population to …

https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.22.0173

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Disability US News

(9 days ago) WEBHealth Issues Make Millions Miss School. Close to 6% of U.S. kids 5 to 17 years old were chronically absent from school due to injury, illness or disability in 2022, a new analysis shows. Steven

https://www.usnews.com/topics/subjects/disability

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Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)

(Just Now) WEBDisability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. It results from the interaction between health conditions such as dementia, blindness or spinal cord injury, and a range of environmental and personal factors. An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/disability-and-health

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Designating disabled people as health disparity population is

(2 days ago) WEBThe NIH’s main agency in this field, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, has seen its funding soar from $45 million in 1990 to $691.8 million this year, focused on

https://www.statnews.com/2024/01/11/people-with-disabilities-nih-health-disparity-minority-population/

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Disability - BBC News

(5 days ago) WEBThe man on a mission to open up space to disability. By Rebecca Morelle and Alison Francis. BBC News Science. John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability

https://www.bbc.com/news/disability

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Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Decried as Biased Against Disabled People

(4 days ago) WEBAt least 21 million people nationwide have been disenrolled from Medicaid since states began eligibility redeterminations in spring 2023, according to a KFF analysis. The unwinding, as it’s known, is an immense undertaking, Edwards said, and some states did not take extra steps to set up a special telephone line for those with disabilities

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/medicaid-unwinding-people-with-disabilities-home-health-benefits/

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American Association on Health and Disability AAHD

(6 days ago) WEBJoin AAHD today to support the health and wellness of people with Disabilities through research, public awareness, education, and advocacy. Subscription to the peer reviewed Disability and Health Journal, newsletters, and other publications. Access to current scientific, programmatic, and policy information through AAHD initiatives, Resource

https://aahd.us/

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Articles about Disability and Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBConsidering disability and health: Reflections on the Healthy People 2020 Midcourse Review Disabil Health J. 2018;11:333-338 Sinclair LB, Fox MH, Jonas BS, et al. Read article. The Guide to Community Preventive Services and Disability Inclusion Am J Prev Med. 2017; 53:898-903 Hinton CF, Kraus LE, Richards TA, et al. Read article.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/articles.html

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NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights - MSN

(7 days ago) WEBThe federal disability law requires governments to provide people with disabilities equal access to government programs, services and activities — including public transportation, schools

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nc-anti-mask-bill-could-violate-federal-law-disability-rights-and-free-speech-advocates-say/ar-BB1mwRlo

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Why children with disabilities are missing school - Health News …

(7 days ago) WEBWhy children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills. By Cory Turner. Published May 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM EDT. Fahmida Azim for NPR. On a recent school day in Del Norte County, Calif., in one of the state's northernmost school districts, 17-year-old Emma Lenover sits at home on the couch. In some ways, Emma is a typical …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2024-05-15/why-children-with-disabilities-are-missing-school-and-losing-skills

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Partnership to Advance Equitable Care for Those with Disabilities

(3 days ago) WEBA recent study from 2021 found only 40.7% of physicians were very confident about their ability to provide the same quality of care to patients with disabilities as they do to patients without. And just 56.5% strongly agreed that they welcomed patients with disabilities into their practices. The University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and …

https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/may-2024/partnership-to-advance-equitable-care-for-those-with-disabilities.php

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Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBRhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily segregating them at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care

https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/14/rhode-island-bradley-psychiatric-hospital-civil-rights-violation

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WEBCEDAR RAPIDS — Surrounded by health advocates, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday her plan to restructure behavioral health care and disability services in Iowa. On Wednesday, Iowa's

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Division of Disability Services - Bergen County New Jersey

(Just Now) WEBInformation & Assistance Service / Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) 201-336-6504. TTY 201-336-6505. The division's ADRC information and assistance unit is the primary access point to the many services and facilities available to residents with disabilities. The division maintains comprehensive resources and listings for purposes …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/divisions-of-disability-services

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Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WEBDisability is part of being human. Almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life. An estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience significant disability. This number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence

https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability

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U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Justice Issue …

(5 days ago) WEBL.C. require state and local governments to make services available to people with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. Enforcement of Title II of the ADA, Section 504, and the integration mandate of the Olmstead decision is a priority of the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/13/us-departments-health-human-services-justice-issue-letter-findings-state-rhode-island-improper-over-hospitalizations-children-disabilities.html

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Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health

(3 days ago) WEBBOSTON (AP) — Rhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily segregating them at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care psychiatric hospital, federal prosecutors said Monday. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated …

https://apnews.com/article/rhode-island-mental-health-bradley-hospital-87f3a1a1863ecf1cd9426581eff73e6a

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News for Living with disability - Services Australia

(9 days ago) WEBThe latest news updates and changes. Skip to main content Listen. Light. Dark. Enable dark mode Search. Individuals Sign in Individuals. myGov is a simple and secure way to access online government services. Health and disability; Living with disability; News News for Living with disability. The latest news updates and changes. Edit filters

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/news-for-living-with-disability?type%5Bvalue%5D%5Bnews%5D=news

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The Division of Disability Services Division of Disability Services

(8 days ago) WEBNew Jersey Human services Division of Disability Services A comprehensive directory detailing Human Services programs and services. News. Press Releases 2024. 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; Videos 2024. 2024; 2023; 2022; Disability Health & Wellness Initiatives. Learn More . Personal Assistance Services Program. Learn More

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dds/home/

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Disability and Health Journal ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

(7 days ago) WEBThe Official Journal of the. Disability and Health Journal is a scientific, scholarly, and multidisciplinary journal for reporting original contributions that advance knowledge in disability and health. Topics may be related to global health, quality of life, and specific health conditions as they relate to disability. Such contributions include:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/disability-and-health-journal

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Division of Senior Services - Bergen County New Jersey

(5 days ago) WEBa family member - a caregiver - human services or healthcare professional. 1. Call 201-336-7400 or 1-877-222-3737. 2. If you would like a call from one of our Information and Assistance Specialists, please send an email to our Aging Specialists at [email protected]. - or -. Click here to join our mailing list.

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/division-of-senior-services

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Healing as Learning at Newport News YouthBuild

(8 days ago) WEBPreparing for a job requires education and training, which means developing skills and strategies to solve problems and cope with challenges. The Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas’ (VOACC) team who facilitate Newport News YouthBuild know that the ability to effectively solve problems and overcome challenges is heavily …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/healing-as-learning-at-newport-news-youthbuild

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