Yearly Archives: 2012

Registration for Two IDeA Center’s Online Continuing Education Courses Now Available!

The Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA) offers an online continuing education program.  The program is designed for anyone (e.g., advocates, builders/contractors, planners, architects, occupational and physical therapists, and policymakers) interested in learning about the universal design of … Continue reading

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Mes Nacional de la Conciencia y Prevención de Hendido y Condiciones Craneofaciales.

El mes de julio marca el Mes Nacional de la Conciencia y Prevención de Hendido y Condiciones Craneofaciales. Hendido y condiciones craneofaciales afectan a miles de personas en los EE.UU. cada a~no y muchos más en todo el mundo. Hendido … Continue reading

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National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month

July marks National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month.  Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of people in the US each year and many more throughout the world. Cleft and craniofacial conditions can include congenital anomalies, such as cleft … Continue reading

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HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership Hosts Interactive Webinars on the Health Care Law

The Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama in 2010 and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 28th, 2012.  The law affects all Americans and makes sweeping changes that take place over the … Continue reading

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee to Meet on CRPD 7/12

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is schedule to hear discussion on the ratification of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this Thursday, July 12, at 9am. This hearing is open to the public and will be webcast. … Continue reading

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ENACT Announces the Release of Third Podcast in the “Active Living with Arthritis” Podcast Series

NIDRR-funded RRTC, ENhancing ACTivity and Participation for Persons with Arthritis (ENACT) has released the third podcast in the “Active Living with Arthritis” series.  The series provides evidence-based information to assist people living with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions stay active.  … Continue reading

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Conferencia Internacional de Mujeres con Discapacidad

La Conferencia Internacional de Mujeres con Discapacidad se inauguró el 27 de junio, 2010 a las 3pm hora española. Esta conferencia de tres días es organizada por el Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad (CERMI) y está tomando … Continue reading

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The International Women with Disabilities Conference

The International Women with Disabilities Conference opened on June 27th, 2012 at 3pm Spanish time. This three-day conference is hosted by the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (CERMI) and is taking place at the ONCE (Spanish National … Continue reading

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Resources for Tough Financial Times

USA.gov has a new email program you can sign up for to receive resources to help yourself, your family, and your community when facing financial difficulties. If times are tough for you and your family, your neighbors, or your friends, … Continue reading

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UN Enable announces inclusion in the Rio+20 Outcome Document

The UN Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities announced that disability has been included in the Rio+20 Outcome Document “The Future We Want.” The Rio+20 conference is going on right now in Brazil. Rio+20 is … Continue reading

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