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Rural Community Living Development Peer Mentoring: A Strategy for Sustainable Knowledge Translation

University of Montana

Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities

Rayna Sage, PhD

Fri, 04/21/2023 - 09:00
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:00

RTC:Rural Outcome Measures Toolkit

RTC:Rural worked with several advisory groups to adapt a training on outcome measures from Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU). This toolkit provides insights on measuring, evaluating, and improving outcomes of CIL programs. Our researchers continue working with ILRU to explore the exciting potential uses of this toolkit to encourage CILs to engage in outcome management. We will highlight next steps as they emerge. 

Fri, 04/21/2023 - 09:00
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:00

Education Department Earmarks $224 Million To Improve Transition For Students With Disabilities

Federal officials are offering up big money in a bid to help young people with disabilities move more successfully from school to work.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration said that $224 million in grants is available for innovative demonstration projects “focused on the creation of systemic approaches to improve access to pre-employment transition services for children and youth with disabilities.”

Fri, 04/21/2023 - 09:34
Tue, 05/02/2023 - 10:00
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Competitive Employment for People with Disabilities

Access opportunities in a wide range of careers with public and private sector employers all across the US.

Interview with ease, chatting remotely with employers, no business suit or travel required.

End-to-end accessible platform connecting with employers hiring candidates with disabilities.

Upcoming Virtual Career Fair Dates

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 09:11
Wed, 04/26/2023 - 09:21

Multisector Plan for Aging Learning Collaborative: Request for Applications

The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is accepting applications from states for participation in the second cohort of a multi-state learning collaborative to advance Multisector Plans on Aging (MPAs). Applications are due May 1, 2023.

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:20
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 08:18

Calling CBOs! USAging Opens Nominations for The John A. Hartford Foundation 2023 Business Innovation Award

The Aging and Disability Business Institute at USAging is now accepting nominations for The John A. Hartford Foundation 2023 Business Innovation Award. The deadline for nominations is May 5.

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:20
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 13:18

Executive Order Expands Access to Community Living Services, Supports Family Caregivers

This afternoon, President Biden will sign an executive order (EO) that includes more than 50 directives to federal agencies to increase access to affordable, high-quality care, and provide support for care workers and family caregivers.

Tue, 04/18/2023 - 12:18
Fri, 04/28/2023 - 09:00

Caregiving in America - The 24/7 Caregiver

Next Avenue has produced a special report presented by The John A. Hartford Foundation on "Caregiving in America: The 24/7 Caregiver."

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:20
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 13:18
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