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Tag Archives: Disabilities
Remembering Mark Odum
Mark Xavier Odum passed away in his sleep January 15th, 2025. More than likely, he went to bed positive he’d wake up in the morning. Mark was a positive guy, and it was his upbeat outlook on life that made … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabilities, Mark Odum, NIDILRR, peer mentor, spinal cord injury
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Answered Questions for December 2024: Resources for People with Disabilities who are Facing Homelessness
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I just graduated college and I now work for a non-profit organization that helps people who are experiencing homelessness, … Continue reading
NIDILRR-funded Consumer Products: Making Your Holiday Festivities Accessible and Inclusive
The holiday season is in full swing with festivities happening almost daily in homes, local communities, workplaces, and around the world. People with disabilities celebrate and enjoy the holiday season just like their peers without disabilities. However, holiday-related events and … Continue reading
Posted in Proyecto
Tagged Accesibility, access, Disabilities, disability, holiday events, inclusion, NIDILRR, NIDILRR-funded products, people with disabilities
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Answered Questions for October 2024: Occupational Therapy and Inclusive Employment
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am an occupational therapist and want to support my clients with disabilities in their employment. Are there resources, … Continue reading
Answered Questions for September 2024: Pain Awareness Month
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I was recently diagnosed with a health condition that includes chronic pain and I would like to learn more … Continue reading
NIDILRR-funded Resources for Latinx/Hispanics with Disabilities and Their Families
According to the Pew Research Center, Latinx/Hispanics in the US accounted for approximately 19% of the total population in the US and this percentage continues to grow each year. This includes Latinx/Hispanics who immigrated to the US and those born … Continue reading
Answered Questions for July 2024: Disability Pride Month and Community Participation
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I recently learned that July is Disability Pride Month. I am a person with a disability and would like … Continue reading
NIDILRR-Funded Consumer Products: Personal Care Attendants
Personal care assistants (PCAs) are trained professionals who provide vital services to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses to help them to live as independently as possible and to participate in their communities. PCAs may help their clients with activities … Continue reading
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Tagged Disabilities, disability, NIDILRR, NIDILRR-funded consumer products, PCA, personal care assistants
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Answered Questions for May 2024: Intimate Partner Violence and Service Providers
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am a healthcare professional who provides services to people with disabilities. Several of the clients with disabilities to … Continue reading
Answered Questions for April 2024: Telework as a Workplace Accommodation
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am a new HR professional who wants to support our employees and job applicants with disabilities. Where can … Continue reading