Rural people with disabilities resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/disabilities/ The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is challenging multidisciplinary teams to create and test a module or application that makes it easy for disabled consumers to access and interact with the health data stored in their Electronic Health Records (EHRs). https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/27/2012-1849/announcement-of-requirements-and-registration-for-ehr-accessibility-challenge Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:28:37 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/27/2012-1849/announcement-of-requirements-and-registration-for-ehr-accessibility-challenge Provides the published standards for data collection on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language and disability status, as required by Section 4302 of the Affordable Care Act. Includes explanation and fact sheets regarding these standards. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=208 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:04 CST http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=208 Richmond VA June 25, 2012 -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2242 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:52:11 CST http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2242 Highlights AgrAbility's 20 year history of service and the program's impact in direct services, education, networking, and other areas. Contains a variety of client success stories. -- AgrAbility http://agrability.org/Documents/AgrAbility_20-yr._web.pdf Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:54:25 CST http://agrability.org/Documents/AgrAbility_20-yr._web.pdf Summarizes the current accessible transportation options for people with disabilities and provides recommendations for the future. -- Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Trn/Section5310report.pdf Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:22:46 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Trn/Section5310report.pdf Works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin. http://www.justice.gov/crt/index.php Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:49:56 CST http://www.justice.gov/crt/index.php HHS Advisory Committee on Minority Health published a report of targeted recommendations for improving the health of minorities with physical disabilities. -- HHS Office of Minority Health http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/Assets/pdf/Checked/1/ACMHHealthDisparitiesReport.pdf Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:56:30 CST http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/Assets/pdf/Checked/1/ACMHHealthDisparitiesReport.pdf Addresses the issue of social equity through the lens of disability in rural America. -- RUPRI Rural Futures Lab http://www.ruralfutureslab.org/docs/The_Future_of_Disability_073111.pdf Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:48:31 CST http://www.ruralfutureslab.org/docs/The_Future_of_Disability_073111.pdf Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Consists of the National AgrAbility Project and State/Regional Projects, serving 24 states. Helps farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, amputations, arthritis, back impairments, and behavioral health issues. http://agrability.org/index.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:14:06 CST http://agrability.org/index.cfm Individual grants to Oklahoma farming families impacted by disability issues who need an assistive or adaptive device to live with increased independence, work, or participate in valued leisure activities. -- Obesity Society http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2656 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:14:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2656 Provides information for faith-based and community organizations that received financial assistance to serve people with disabilities from the United State Department of Labor. Includes a list of national resources that can help organizations deliver services to people with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/d5a98495_a6f7_4e3f_a1db_6475c990eb20.pdf Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:24:47 CST http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/d5a98495_a6f7_4e3f_a1db_6475c990eb20.pdf Highlights a method for providing respectful, inclusive and sensitive services for any diverse community. Consists of a four-step process and a questionnaire that assists professionals, volunteers and grassroots advocates with every stage of program planning, implementation and service delivery for older adult communities, their families and caregivers, including rural populations. -- Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/Tools_Resources/DOCS/AoA_DiversityToolkit_full.pdf Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:12:53 CST http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/Tools_Resources/DOCS/AoA_DiversityToolkit_full.pdf Assists health care providers to better serve persons with disabilities, protect persons with disabilities and your staff from injury, and comply with federal law. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.ada.gov/medcare_mobility_ta/medcare_ta.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:00:55 CST http://www.ada.gov/medcare_mobility_ta/medcare_ta.htm Promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment, and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services. -- Christopher Reeve Foundation http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.4451921/k.24E/Reeve_Foundations_Paralysis_Resource_Center.htm Wed, 25 May 2011 08:53:54 CST http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.4451921/k.24E/Reeve_Foundations_Paralysis_Resource_Center.htm Summarizes results of a survey on the use of the Internet by adults with a disability. -- Pew Internet and American Life Project http://www.pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2011/PIP_Disability.pdf Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:43:43 CST http://www.pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2011/PIP_Disability.pdf Reports on a survey of vocational rehabilitation counselors using telecommunications when serving both rural and urban vocational rehabilitation consumers. -- Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/SelEm/factsheets/National%20Telecom%20Report%201.24.11.pdf Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:34:20 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/SelEm/factsheets/National%20Telecom%20Report%201.24.11.pdf Provides telecommunications services to allow individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or have speech disabilities to conduct official business with and within the federal government. Provides service to the public and to federal agency personnel. -- U.S. General Services Administration http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104626 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:10:54 CST http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104626 Presents an overview of Medicare's role in providing health care to 8 million people under age 65 who qualify for coverage due to a permanent disability. -- Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org/medicare/upload/8100.pdf Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:26:35 CST http://www.kff.org/medicare/upload/8100.pdf The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. http://www.pacer.org/ Sat, 15 May 2010 21:48:14 CST http://www.pacer.org/ Presents recommendations to address the shortage of qualified workers to meet the needs of the disability population in both urban and rural settings. -- National Council on Disability http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2010/Jan202010 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:29:42 CST http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2010/Jan202010 A comprehensive overview of the state of housing in the 21st century and provides answers to important questions about the current housing needs and options for people with disabilities living in the United States. -- National Council on Disability http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2010/Jan192010 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:13:25 CST http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2010/Jan192010 Outlines the preparedness challenges for people with disabilities and other at-risk groups, describes the information and communications technologies being used by healthcare providers and consumers, and gives examples of ways state governments and local communities are using technology to reach those who are most at risk. -- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. http://www.boozallen.com/media/file/Public-Health-At-Risk-Populations.pdf Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:14:25 CST http://www.boozallen.com/media/file/Public-Health-At-Risk-Populations.pdf Works to promote high quality health care services for low-income populations and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. http://www.chcs.org/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:27:16 CST http://www.chcs.org/ Offers information to assist all levels of government to establish evidence-based policies and practices across the life cycle of disasters. Provides examples of effective community efforts with respect to people with disabilities and evaluates emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and homeland security program efforts deployed by public and private sectors in rural and urban locations. -- National Council on Disability http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2009/Aug122009 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:06:59 CST http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2009/Aug122009 Offers a broad range of recommendations for reforms that address some of the most significant obstacles to health, health care, disease prevention, and health promotion for people with disabilities in rural and urban environments. -- National Council on Disability http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2009/Sept302009 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:46:37 CST http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2009/Sept302009 A public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, injuries to the brain and spinal cord, and other chronic conditions. http://kesslerfoundation.org/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:36:24 CST http://kesslerfoundation.org/ Presents data from the 2008 American Community Survey which shows that a higher number of disabled veterans reside in the South and in rural areas. In general, a higher number of veterans live in these areas and face additional challenges such as gaining access to care. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS-Mattingly-Military-Disabilities-2009.pdf Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:59:46 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/FS-Mattingly-Military-Disabilities-2009.pdf Works to influence public policy by advocating for informed choice, quality care, and accessibility for all Americans. Provides an interactive directory of professionally managed senior living communities. http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Default.asp Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:30:36 CST http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Default.asp An interactive, community-driven information network of disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits from federal, state and local government agencies, education institutions, and non-profit organizations to ensure that people of all disabilities can participate in the workplace and in their communities. -- U.S. Department of Labor https://www.disability.gov/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:45:43 CST https://www.disability.gov/ Discusses the disadvantages people with disabilities experience in the labor market. Provides statistics identifying low income levels and lack of health insurance. -- AARP Public Policy Institute http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/fs153_ssdi.pdf Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:18:39 CST http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/econ/fs153_ssdi.pdf