San Antonio Independent Living Services 35th Annual ADA Celebration
SAILS will host the 35th Annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebration at the wonderful & fully inclusive Morgan’s Event Center.
Texas SILC
Disability Advocates to Recap Texas Lawmakers’ Actions on Disability-Related Legislation
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 25, to discuss the outcomes of disability issues during the recent legislative session. The online event, titled “A Capitol Recap: Disability Policy in the 89th Legislature,” will feature an overview of new disability-related laws, a summary of disability issues that remain … Read more
LOR Foundation’s 2025 Field Work Initiative Funds Innovative Ideas that Improve Rural Mental Health
Field Work is the LOR Foundation’s search for innovative answers to persistent problems that plague rural communities. This year, LOR is focusing on finding innovative solutions that improve mental health or social well-being in rural communities.
Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center: Impact Reports and News
Want to stay in the loop with everything happening at MORH/AHEC? Visit their Impact Reports and News page for the latest stories, updates, and insights.
Administration for Community Living Grant Award and Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) today announced the release of $1.1 billion in funding and new grant opportunities to provide critical services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers — especially during Older Americans Month.
The Potential Impacts of Cuts to Medicaid
Medicaid, which represents $1 out of every $5 spent on health care in the U.S., is now the target of proposed federal budget cuts that would have major ramifications for states, health care and nursing facilities, clinicians, and the beneficiaries who rely on Medicaid.
Texans with Disabilities Data Brief
Every Texan honors and celebrates the past and present contributions of Texans with disabilities. Data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) show that people with disabilities make up 12% of our state’s total civilian noninstitutionalized population. That’s over 3.5 million Texans that have at least one disability.
Mental Health Awareness Month & Prioritizing Mental Well-Being
From the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD): Even though May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, prioritizing our mental well-being is something we should commit to year-round. Below, you’ll find highlights of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities’ (MOPD) engagements this month, along with valuable resources for accessing mental health services. As … Read more
ADA National Network Newsletter: May 2025
May has arrived, flowers are in bloom, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network (ADANN) newsletter has arrived! Right now, we’re celebrating Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Additionally, with the 35th anniversary of the ADA in July, we are also highlighting the importance of creating accessible content for social media. Speech-Language-Hearing Month May is National Speech-Language-Hearing … Read more
Webinar: Life Experience Informing Careers in Dementia Services and Supports
Join the NADRC for their upcoming webinar, which will highlight the intersection of careers in supporting people living with dementia.