UPDATE: NCD report recommends congressional action on federal benefits for Americans with disabilities in U.S. territories
May 25, 2022 12:41 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases a report highlighting the negative impact of federal policies on Americans with disabilities residing...
NCD report recommends congressional action on federal benefits for Americans with disabilities in U.S. territories
May 25, 2022 11:42 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases a report highlighting the negative impact of federal policies on Americans with disabilities residing...
Long COVID, mental health concerns, and other episodic disabilities raise workplace questions as Canada opens up
March 21, 2022 10:15 ET
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Realize
TORONTO, March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2nd National Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment, hosted by Realize, will open (via Zoom) on March 23rd with a special pre-Summit spotlight...
NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD
March 09, 2022 11:56 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases the results of a preliminary Medicaid study focused on that the costs and return on costs of offering...
NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities
February 14, 2022 13:12 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability releases a framework for policymakers, calling for an all-of-government approach to longstanding medical...
COVID-19 Costs Employers Nearly $1 Billion per Week due to Lost Time from Work According to Integrated Benefits Institute Analysis
December 20, 2021 07:10 ET
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Integrated Benefits Institute
San Francisco, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAN FRANCISCO – December 20, 2021 – The cost to employers for absent workers due to COVID-19 is estimated to total over $78.4 billion over the past...
Disability-Led Nonprofit RespectAbility Receives $1 Million Grant From the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
December 02, 2021 07:00 ET
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RespectAbility
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RespectAbility, a diverse disability-led nonprofit organization that fights stigmas and advances opportunities so all people with disabilities can...
Federal report finds foreseeable, disproportionate COVID-19 fatalities, heavy toll for people with disabilities
October 29, 2021 11:36 ET
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National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Council on Disability (NCD) released a comprehensive report on COVID-19’s impact on people with disabilities, finding over 181,000...
CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION CAPS OFF RAISING OVER $3.5M FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES AT THE CAF COMMUNITY WEEKEND
October 27, 2021 10:00 ET
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Challenged Athletes Foundation
SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- – Starting October, 15th and carrying through last weekend, The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) finished a full line-up of fundraising events...
SBA Hosts Virtual Small Business Panel in Recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 21, 2021 13:02 ET
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United States Small Business Administration
Washington, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT SBA Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live online panel session to...