Week of July 28, 2020

Addressing Barriers To ADA’s (Americans with Disabilities Act) Right to Community Participation

July 23 Brandeis University Community Living Policy Center slides as resource for the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities ADA at 30 briefing
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The Right To Live in the Community: A Long Journey for People with Disabilities – Video

July 22, 2020 NIDILRR NARIC ADA PARC shared video
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People Live in Integrated Environments

July 16 CQL POM webinar slides
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The Public Health Response To the COVID-19 Pandemic for People with Disabilities

July 23 Disability and Health Journal shared article by current and former CDC researchers; there is a fee for the complete article
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COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color Spotlights the Nation’s Systemic Inequities

July 21 TFAH shared and authored Public Health Management and Practice commentary
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Aligning Public Health Infrastructure and Medicaid To Fight COVID-19

July 14 American Journal of Public Health editor’s featured article
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How States Are Using Medicaid Managed Care To Address COVID-19

July 21 Commonwealth Fund blog
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Improving Working Conditions & Benefits for Direct Support Professionals May Reduce Turnover & Improve Service for People with ID/DD

July 22 NIDILRR NARIC research focus article
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Understanding Social Isolation in Caregiving in the U.S., 2020

July 20 n4a and National Alliance for Caregiving webinar recording
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Compromising Data Collection Will Further Complicate U.S. Response to COVID-19

July 21 NACCHO blog
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National Governors’ Association Calls for Delay in By-Passing CDC in COVID-19 Data Reporting

July 16 NGA press release
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Collaboration and Communication Toolkit: Clients with Disabilities and Their Advocacy Organizations

July 21 ACL supported Adult Protective Services TA center announced toolkit
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Federal Communications Commission Adopts “988” As 3-Digit National Suicide Prevention Number

July 23 SAMHSA announced July 16 FCC rules
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Mental Health and Wellness Guide for Public Service Professionals

July 23 NASMHPS shared Steps (Student Training and Education in Public Service) guide
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SAMHSA Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grants “Maintenance of Effort” (MOE) May Be Waived

July 23 NASMHPD shared July 17 SAMHSA letter to the states
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Advancing Health Equity Through Telehealth Interventions During COVID-19 and Beyond

July 22 Families USA paper
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Solutions for Telehealth Access and Equity

July 16 American Telemedicine Assn & IMPAQ webinar summaries
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Telehealth and COVID-19: How Digital Platforms Are Critical To Accessing Health Care Services

July 16 NACo (National Association of Counties) webinar recording
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