State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Project

05/20/2021

Project update: https://www.colorado.edu/atlas/2021/05/10/data-accessibility-leveling-field-those-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities

"In a world where decisions of all kinds are based on information derived from large datasets, ensuring people have access to information and understand its implications is more important than ever. The way most statistical information is made accessible is visually using charts and graphs, and the choice of which visualization to use is generally guided by the nature of the data to be communicated. However, research led by ATLAS PhD student Keke Wu finds that for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), some kinds of data visualizations are harder to interpret than others."

In a world where decisions of all kinds are based on statistical information, maximizing access to data is more important than ever. However, a recent study finds that common practices may be cutting large portions of the population out of the picture.

04/29/2021

Did you know racial and ethnic minority communities and American Indian and Alaska Native are among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic? We can help them get vaccine ready this National Minority Health Month. Learn what role we all play in raising vaccine confidence: minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/

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04/23/2021

Qualtrics makes sophisticated research simple and empowers users to capture customer, product, brand & employee experience insights in one place.

04/21/2021

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04/19/2021

Vaccination efforts of Administration for Community Living and related partners:https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/ACLNetworkAdvancingVaccineEffortsFinal.pdf

"Vaccination is critical for people with disabilities and older adults, but many face significant barriers to getting vaccinated," said Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator of ACL. "It is crucial that states and local health authorities take affirmative steps to ensure equitable vaccine access to older adults and people with disabilities, particularly those who may face additional barriers due to race, ethnicity, income, language, or other factors. The organizations in the aging and disability network can be invaluable partners in these efforts."

04/19/2021

Summary of the American Rescue Plan from Justice In Aging

04/19/2021

Long-time Project Advisory Committee member Tia Nelis interviewed by Bob Kafka on the self-advocacy movement's beginnings in the US.

Episodes reflecting health, home/community living, arts/entertainment, legislation, technology, sports and recreation, education and employment activities, events and resources affecting persons with disabilities from a wide range of ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

04/15/2021

https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/new-legal-guidance-and-resources-ensure-and-expand-access-covid-19

April 13, 2021 As part of a shared commitment to President Biden’s National Strategy and Executive Order to ensure an equitable COVID-19 response, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation...

04/15/2021

A coalition of aging and disability groups, including ADvancing States, partnered to develop a guide to making vaccination sites fully accessible to older adults and people with disabilities. The recommendations included in the guide address significant gaps in accessibility of vaccine administration sites and can go a long way toward increasing vaccination rates in these vulnerable populations.

04/15/2021

The Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation has made accessible COVID-19 resources available for people with disabilities at their new website: https://cidi.gatech.edu/covid?fbclid=IwAR20KvSwDNGnaOXOAko2viw5EPbCrw5eE3PJHa9JvvnooOFDqBCVOdxsQWU h/t Association of University Centers on Disabilities

COVID-19 Guidance & Resources COVID-19 Guidance & Resources Our goal is to increase access to information about COVID-19. This project was made possible with funding from the CDC Foundation. Resources on this site are adapted and accessible versions of CDC's COVID-19 guidance. For CDC's full guidanc...

04/12/2021

Recently released travel guidelines from the CDC:

Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

04/08/2021

https://seed.csg.org/telework-policies/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ODEP_Newsletter_4-2-21

States are increasingly developing and implementing telework policies and programs for state government employees. Every state has some form of telework policy, whether through statutes or regulations, manuals or guidance documents, or policies applicable to emergency situations.