by mmoral29 | Jun 20, 2019 | News
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) held a self-advocate summit in May 2019. Self-advocates discussed community living, what types of supports are needed, what self-determination and community inclusion means and marginalizing experiences, among other things....
by mmoral29 | Jun 20, 2019 | News
On June 3, 2019, the Huffington post reported that the Connecticut state legislature recently passed the most generous paid family leave legislation in the nation. Governor Ned Lamont has stated he would sign the bill. These are some of the features of the bill:...
by mmoral29 | May 31, 2019 | News
Most older people, people with disabilities and people with chronic health conditions are primarily cared for by family members. It is estimated that 43.5 million adults in the United States provide care to a person with a disability, over 85% of whom are family...
by mmoral29 | May 31, 2019 | News
Recently, the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) highlighted the work of PIs Sandy Magaña and Kristina López entitled, Parents Taking Action: A New Program to Empower Latinx Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This was an evaluation of...
by mmoral29 | May 31, 2019 | News
The following article excerpt is reprinted from the National Alliance for Caregivers website NAC, in partnership with the Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease (LEAD) Coalition, is proud to release Paving the Path for Family-Centered Design: A National Report on...
