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The Veterans History Project (VHP), a special initiative of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, was established by Congress in 2000. Its mission is to collect, preserve and share the personal stories of U.S. military veterans from World War I through current conflicts and peacekeeping missions. As of May 2025, VHP has … Read more
“Family caregivers are a vital part of our communities, enhancing the health, quality of life and independence of people of all ages,” said Sara Damiano, director of the HHS Office of Aging Services Coordination. “Whether nurturing children, supporting older adults, advocating for people with disabilities or caring for those facing serious illnesses, family caregivers embody … Read more
A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. The White House must provide a qualified American Sign Language interpreter at all publicly announced press briefings conducted by President Donald Trump or White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt under a preliminary … Read more
MaxiAids is a long-standing accessibility retailer focused on products that support independent, healthy, and active living for people who are blind, have low vision, are hard of hearing, have diabetes, or other disabilities. Their website highlights easy-to-browse categories—magnifiers, talking products, canes, amplified phones and devices, clocks and watches (including talking and large-print options), diabetic and … Read more
Below is a resource that helps Texans quickly find local food banks by ZIP code or county and outlines the support they provide beyond groceries. Visitors can locate free, nutritious meals and connect to benefits like SNAP, WIC, and CSFP, as well as services such as nutrition education, health screenings, and community resource referrals. You’ll … Read more
The video below features disability and artificial intelligence (AI) experts Larry Weru, Ariana Aboulafia, and Jennifer Gray. AI has been around for years, but things changed when OpenAI released ChatGPT. Since then, the news around AI has increased a lot. AI is more than just a chatbot responder; it can be used in many different … Read more
Judith Heumann is considered to be the mother of the disability rights movement. She died at age 75, on March 4, 2023. Judy was a pioneering disability rights advocate whose life reshaped policy and public attitudes in the United States and around the world. As a child in the 1950s, she was denied entry to … Read more
Walmart has been accused of denying a job coach to an employee with an intellectual disability. The Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Walmart for disability discrimination. Harassment: The two employees with intellectual disabilities were reportedly called derogatory names, such as “slow” and “stupid”. Read the Full Story Here
National Rural Health Day is November 20th, 2025. One in seven Americans live in rural areas, meaning they face greater challenges in accessing health care, and patients relying on us for care. Rural hospitals face unique challenges in providing care to our communities. One way to tackle this issue head on is to share information … Read more
To prepare for a pending natural disaster, you should make a family plan, build an emergency kit, and take specific actions based on the type of disaster. Your plan should include meeting places and evacuation routes, while your kit should contain essentials like water, food, a first aid kit, and a weather radio. Additionally, secure … Read more