Changes to Competitive Bidding
Competitive bidding has failed miserably in its first two pilot attempts, and would adversely affect users of Durable Medical Equipment. VGM D.C. Link provides a summary and call to action…
Competitive bidding has failed miserably in its first two pilot attempts, and would adversely affect users of Durable Medical Equipment. VGM D.C. Link provides a summary and call to action…
Public Transportation Private Transportation School Bus Drivers & Aides Are your drivers trained in how to properly transport children with disabilities? Are proper etiquette and interaction skills a part of…
Inclusion can mean many things to many people, but to individuals with disabilities it is the basic premise to everything. Imperative to service delivery is understanding what this means, not…
USA Hockey is bringing the 5th Annual National Disabled Festival to Buffalo, NY the weekend of March 20-22nd, and although most attendees will be familiar with Sled hockey, another hockey…
Respect starts with language. For centuries, words and terms have been used to identify people, for a variety of reasons and purposes. In our society, we tend to lock into…
It starts with understanding. It was a pleasure presenting at the NYPTA annual convention this November in Saratoga Springs. I applaud the Association for making DISABILITY AWARENESS a part of…
Understanding Disabilities – A MUST for Law Enforcement Public service professionals encounter a high volume of situations whereby they come in contact with individuals with disabilities. This is especially true…
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in…
Advocacy is the pursuit of influencing outcomes — including public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions — that directly affect people’s current lives. (Cohen,…
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