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IPMG 2019 Informational Webinar Series: Medicaid Eligibility: Understanding the Essential Concepts – Webinar Friday January 25 10:00 AM

December 21, 2018

Information courtesy of Indiana Professional Management Group (IPMG)   IPMG 2019 Informational Webinar Series: Medicaid Eligibility: Understanding the Essential Concepts   Friday, Jan 25, 2019 10:00 AM EST   Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2982223375765308417   Diane Buff, IPMG Medicaid and Intake Support Manager, will provide information that will assist attendees with a basic understanding of Medicaid as it…

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Cruising for Dreams benefiting Erskine Green Training Institute January 26, 2019 in Muncie

December 20, 2018

Information courtesy of the Arc of Indiana   Cruising for Dreams benefiting Erskine Green Training Institute January 26, 2019 in Muncie   On January 26, 2019, enjoy a night of fun and relaxation at Cruising for Dreams! This evening of entertainment features a Greek-inspired dinner, deck games, a silent auction, an art gallery, and more!…

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The Intersection of ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation Webinar January 17, 2019

December 20, 2018

Information courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen The Intersection of ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation Webinar January 17, 2019   On January 17, 2019, tune in to an informative webinar to learn about the complexities of drafting leave policies. Drafting leave policies that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be difficult.…

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InstaCart and online and app-based shopping and delivery service has just begun in the Richmond area. www.instacart.com/

December 20, 2018

Afternoon, On Friday, a friend of a friend let me know this news, and I used the service for the first time today. InstaCart and online and app-based shopping and delivery service has just begun in the Richmond area. www.instacart.com/ They deliver from Aldi, Kroger, and CVS. Orders and deliveries can be same day or…

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Accessible Entrances, Doors, and Gates Webinar January 3, 2019

December 20, 2018

Information courtesy of the Great Lakes ADA Center and the ADA National Network   Accessible Entrances, Doors, and Gates Webinar January 3, 2019   On January 3, 2019, tune in to an informative webinar to learn about accessible entrances, doors, and gates. The webinar will cover scoping and technical requirements in the Americans with Disabilities…

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Community Integration and Habilitation and Family Supports Waivers Survey Responses due by January 12, 2019

December 20, 2018

Information courtesy of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration   Community Integration and Habilitation and Family Supports Waivers Survey Responses due by January 12, 2019   The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) wants to hear from you! DDRS is asking stakeholders to share their thoughts on the Community Integration and Habilitation waiver…

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Three Workers with Disabilities Previously Paid Subminimum Wages Sue Roppe Industries for Employment Discrimination

December 20, 2018

The National Federation of the Blind Supports Litigation Brought by Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, and Disability Rights Ohio   December 18, 2018   COLUMBUS, OHIO – Three long-time employees of Seneca Re-Ad, a workshop in Fostoria that acts as the Sampling Division for the manufacturer Roppe Corporation, are hoping to gain an equal chance…

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Open Question and Answer Session on the Revised 508 Standards – Webinar January 29, 2019

December 7, 2018

Information courtesy of the Great Lakes ADA Center and the ADA National Network   Open Question and Answer Session on the Revised 508 Standards Webinar January 29, 2019   On January 29, 2019, the Access Board will answer your questions about the revised Section 508 Standards. These standards apply to information and communication technology (ICT)…

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Know Your Rights! Older People and the ADA – Webinar December 13

December 7, 2018

Information courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America   Know Your Rights! Older People and the ADA Webinar December 13   The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and public and private places that…

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NCIL Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush

December 5, 2018

NCIL Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush The National Council on Independent Living mourns the passing of former President George H.W. Bush. He died on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the age of 94. On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, which solidified into law the civil…

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