http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:17:41 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/adustment.php USA Disability News Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits beginning January 1. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:00:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/adustment.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/marijuana/compassion.php Medical Marijuana New Group of True Compassion Supporters Help Disabled with Medical Cannabis Cultivation - Rhode Island non-profit Sensi Organic Solutions empowers low-income disability patients with free growing equipment. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:10:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/marijuana/compassion.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/iowa/aurelia.php Iowa Town Council in Iowa Forces Disabled Veteran & Retired Police Officer to Relinquish Service Dog - Legal action being pursued against City of Aurelia. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:39:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/iowa/aurelia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utilities.php Idaho Holiday Season Finds Older Idahoans Struggling With Utility Bills - 2 New AARP Reports Highlight Issue - As 40% of States' 50+ Struggling to Pay Bills, Idaho Public Utilities Commission Considers Utility Rate Hikes. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:05:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php Michigan Michigan Seniors and Disabled Population Face Restricted Access to Power Wheelchairs Unless Congress Stops New Medicare Program. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:40:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newyork/fluoridation.php New York The NYS Department of Health proposes to spend Medicaid funds on fluoridation equipment, supplies and staff despite clear evidence that fluoridation fails to prevent tooth decay in NYS and can be health-harming. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:10:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newyork/fluoridation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/nc/money-follows-person.php North Carolina Bridges CAP-C Program and Hilltop Home Collaborate with "Money Follows the Person" to Make A Child's Dream Come True. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:45:05 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/nc/money-follows-person.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/texas/care-access.php Texas Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:42:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/texas/care-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newyork/indemnity-fund.php New York Disabled Individuals Cared For by New York State: A Preview of Care under The New York State Medical Indemnity Fund? The potential devastating consequences of the New York Medical Indemnity Fund in limiting access to care for children who have suffered severe brain disabilities as a result of proven medical malpractice at the time of their birth. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:35:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newyork/indemnity-fund.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/california/adult-day.php California Adult Day Health Care Settlement: New Program for People at Risk of Institutionalization, December 1 Elimination Date Postponed. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:42:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/california/adult-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/nevada/forgetting-disabled.php Nevada National Emergency Test, Reminds Nevada’s Disabled of Discrimination - Nevada's emergency management agencies keep ignoring the needs of an increasing segment of its disabled population. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:28:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/nevada/forgetting-disabled.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/palliative/prosecution.php End of Life Care Disability rights activists from Not Dead Yet of Georgia, Georgia ADAPT and Disabled Queers in Action will attend oral argument in the Georgia Supreme Court on Monday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. in Atlanta. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:00:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/palliative/prosecution.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/delaware/disabilityball.php Delaware Nearly 450 guests will be attending the Eighth Annual Disability Ball from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, November 11, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St. in Wilmington, Del. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:59:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/delaware/disabilityball.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/aba-therapy-denied.php Michigan Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Against the State of Michigan Medicaid System for Failing to Provide ABA Therapy to Children With Autism. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:44:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/aba-therapy-denied.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/job-losses.php Michigan Research Demonstrates Possible Michigan Job Losses from Sectors Supported by Biopharmaceutical Companies - Results Shed Light on Potential Consequences of Imposing Government Price Controls on Medicare Part D. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:07:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/job-losses.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/usa/rha-howell.php US Disability Employment RHA Howell Makes White House List of Resources for People with Disabilities. The North Carolina non-profit is included on the website Disability.gov Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:02:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/usa/rha-howell.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newjersey/federal-aid.php New Jersey Summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of New Jersey. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:56:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/newjersey/federal-aid.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/critical-changes.php 2011 Health Disability Events The North Carolina Providers Council will hold its annual conference, this year entitled “The Change Imperative: Retooling to Meet the Challenge,” October 4-6 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel and Conference Center at Four Seasons in Greensboro, NC. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:28:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/critical-changes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/maryland/civic-access.php Maryland Individuals with disabilities must have the opportunity to participate in local government programs, services and activities on an equal basis with their neighbors. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:47:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/maryland/civic-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utility-bills.php Idaho Idaho Utilities Looking to Sock It to Consumers - From Electricity to Water, Utility Co's Press for BIG Rate Hikes on Cash Strapped Idahoans, AARP Says Enough is Enough. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:23:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utility-bills.php