SAGE’s Center of Excellence has partnered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to conduct the “State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey.” The survey seeks to better understand the current experiences, needs, and resiliencies of older people in the U.S. who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, Two-Spirit, or related identities).The survey is now open to LGBTQ+ adults 50 years old and older.

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 13:19
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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is recruiting Agents of Change teams to participate in the second annual Disability Justice Mindful Design Lab is an 8-month incubator for social change solutions created by and for people with disabilities in Northern Virginia, with a special commitment to recruiting teams that include BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities.

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 13:19

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) - Peer Power: People with disabilities helping people with disabilities THRIVE.

CILs are authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 13:00

Experiencing the short- and long-term impact of a disaster can be devastating for anyone.  We know this is especially true for people with disabilities, older adults, and their families.  For decades, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and State Independent Living Councils (SILCs) have made significant contributions in assisting these individuals prepare for and navigate the upheavals and threats to their health, independence, and community living that occur before, during, and following such events. 

Sat, 11/30/2024 - 13:18
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Grants Will Help Up to 20 States Implement or Expand School-Based Health Services for Children Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:18
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How you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. How you react to your experiences and feelings can change over time. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. Flip each card below for checklists on how to improve your health in each area. Click on the images to read articles about each topic. You can also print the checklists separately or all together to share with others or as a reminder to yourself.

Sat, 02/10/2024 - 12:18
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Under a contract with ACL’s Administration on Disabilities (AoD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is leading the development of a model for peer-to-peer support to help people with disabilities find — and, most importantly, learn to use — augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools.

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:19
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