Tag Archives: disability

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Answered Questions for June 2024: The Intersection of Disability and LGBTQ+ Identities in Healthcare

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 person with a disability who identifies as queer. I want to learn more about how the … Continue reading

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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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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

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Videos! Infographics! Podcasts! Factsheets! Oh, my!

Did you know that the NIDILRR grantee community shares their work in a variety of ways? Over the last ten years, the types and number of consumer products from the NIDILRR grantee community have changed and grown. These projects produce … Continue reading

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