Twenty-three years ago today on June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. that "unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act” (https://www.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_about.htm
The letter below will be sent to senior officials at the US State Department and USAID as well as key Congressional offices and others to communicate the urgent need to protect the rights of people with disabilities and older people
Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI), Disabled Congressman, Champion of Disability Equity establishing a legacy of Inclusive Emergency Management.
Joining a distinguished guest roster, Congressman Langevin commended The Partnership for our work over the last few years
From our colleagues at AAPD, ASAN, Be A Hero, Justice in Aging, and The Arc:
The recent ruling to end mask mandates on public transit has put the lives of disabled and older adults at risk. As the pandemic continues,
Практична інформація спеціально для людей з інвалідністю, які хочуть евакуюватися з України під час нинішньої війни
Fight for Right / Боротьба за право
Оскільки війна триває, у людей з інвалідністю є необхідність евакуюватись, і дуже важливо, щоб вони отримали підтримку
Practical information specifically for people with disabilities seeking to evacuate Ukraine during the current war - Fight for Right
As the war continues, people with disabilities will continue to want to evacuate and it is essential that they are supported
Emergency Relocations: How CIL's Can Tap Into FEMA Reimbursement
In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, there was a devastating drop in transitions for residents of nursing facilities to independent living settings. In Illinois, for instance, the state achieved
ACL & CMS: Meeting with Disability and Aging Stakeholders
April 4, 2022 at 2:30pm ET
Register here: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_RVjoFnDhTQui4gRZUYgfEA
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to join a conversation with
The Partnership provided training and resources to the Ohio Department of Health; and Ohio delivered COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of thousands of Ohioans with disabilities, like Gwen.
"When I first called to schedule my vaccine, I was expecting an appointment
