HHS Finalizes Rule Overhauling Title VI Civil Rights Enforcement by Eliminating Disparate Impact Standards
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially finalized revisions to its regulations implementing Title VI of the...
Navigating the Financial Maze of Medical Alert Systems: What Seniors and Caregivers Need to Know
Purchasing a personal emergency response system is widely regarded as a straightforward investment in personal safety and aging in place,...
Hawaii Becomes a Leader in Public Health as Governor Signs Landmark Legislation to Establish Statewide Hearing Loss Plan
Hearing loss extends far beyond the realm of simple communication; its ripples touch nearly every facet of human life, profoundly...
SMILE Podcast Launches to Showcase How Sports, Motivation, Inclusion, Leadership, and Engagement Transform Lives
The intersection of athletics and social inclusion is taking center stage with the official launch of the SMILE podcast, a...
CNBC’s Becky Quick to Moderate High-Stakes Rare Disease CEO Panel at 16th Annual NORD Breakthrough Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. and NORWELL, Mass. — The National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD®) has announced that renowned journalist Becky Quick,...
Beyond the Shift: How Crisis Text Line Volunteers are Reshaping Mental Health Support and Strengthening Communities
Ask almost anyone working within the modern mental health landscape what keeps them awake at night, and they will likely...
Empowering Parents in School-Based Speech Therapy: A Roadmap for Long-Term Success
As the fall academic semester and back-to-school season progress across the country, school-based speech therapy services are officially in full...
New Report Highlights Acute Mental Health Challenges and Geographic Isolation in Rural America
Across rural communities in the United States, profound geographic isolation paired with a severe shortage of local mental health professionals...
Community Resources for Independent Living Seeks Executive Director to Lead Disability Rights and Advocacy in Alameda County
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), a pioneering, disability-led organization dedicated to advancing equity, systemic change, and civil rights for...
Navigating the Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for the Disability Community and the Public
As the federal government enters a new shutdown, communities across the nation are left weighing the potential impacts on vital...