Rural people with disabilities resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/disabilities/ The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a caregivers contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability. -- Courage Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:45:39 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Grants for support for planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living. -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=154 Fri, 02 May 2008 09:25:20 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=154 This program from the Department of Education provides support for planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living (centers). http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9786.htm Fri, 02 May 2008 09:25:08 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9786.htm Grants to plan and implement up to three Family Support 360 Centers for military families of children with developmental disabilities. -- Administration for Children and Families http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1896 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:16:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1896 Comments are being requested by the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on certain proposed funding priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9237.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:19:00 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9237.htm Designed to keep the public up to date about Social Security issues with a particular focus on disability issues. -- Social Security Administration http://www.socialsecurity.gov/newsletter/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:23:17 CST http://www.socialsecurity.gov/newsletter/ Duluth MN August 18, 2008 -- Minnesota Department of Human Services http://www.mnaging.org/odyssey/index.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:50:05 CST http://www.mnaging.org/odyssey/index.html A guide from the Department of Defense (DoD) to help military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, and benefits and entitlements. -- U.S. Department of Defense http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&content_id=218947 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:00:53 CST http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&content_id=218947 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 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:24:04 CST http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/d5a98495_a6f7_4e3f_a1db_6475c990eb20.pdf Looks at the usability of Internet health promotion programs by rural people with disabilities. -- Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/health/telehealth%20promotion.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:50:34 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/health/telehealth%20promotion.html A framework of emergency preparedness guidelines for federal agencies that supports safety and security for individuals with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ep/preparing.htm Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:14:19 CST http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ep/preparing.htm Conducts research on issues of access to transportation and housing, employment and self-employment, independent living services, health and wellness facilities, and inclusion in community planning and activities of people with disabilities. Provides information and training to rural communities on disabilities. http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:47:06 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Explores ways in which people with disabilities will utilize an Internet health promotion program. -- Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities http://mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Publications/TeleHealth.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:47:19 CST http://mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Publications/TeleHealth.htm Guide designed to help transportation providers, metropolitan planning officials, disability service providers, and individuals with disabilities identify the federal programs and services available to them. -- Easter Seals Project ACTION http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/building_mobility_partnerships_update.pdf?docID=38803 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:00:58 CST http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/building_mobility_partnerships_update.pdf?docID=38803 A tool to find out if a person could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers. -- Social Security Administration https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps7/best/benefits/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:21:09 CST https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps7/best/benefits/ Describes prosthetic & orthotic devices and services available to veterans. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.raconline.org/pdf/PSAS_brochure.pdf Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:21:33 CST http://www.raconline.org/pdf/PSAS_brochure.pdf Users can select a state or territory from the map or list of states to find employment resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=9 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:15:09 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=9 Users can select a state or territory from the map or list of states to find education resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=61&stateId=34&search=Search Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:11:52 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=61&stateId=34&search=Search Users can select a state or territory from the map or list of states to find transportation resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- White House http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=126 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:09:59 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=126 Users can select a state or territory from a map or list of states to find the technology resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- White House http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=185 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:09:39 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=185 Users may select a state or territory on the map or list of states to find housing resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- White House http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=113 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:09:13 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=113 Users may select a state or territory on the map or list of states to find health related resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=137 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:07:08 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=137 An analysis of a study testing the effectiveness of a peer-led depression self-management intervention for rural women with physical disabilities. -- Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/health/Depression.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:06:05 CST http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/health/Depression.htm Grants to support children with disabilities and healthcare for the uninsured. -- CVS Caremark http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1659 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:08:33 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1659 A one-stop source for information about health care rights, options and benefits. Helps older and disabled Americans, their caregivers and the professionals who serve them, understand their health care rights and benefits. -- Medicare Rights Center http://www.medicareinteractive.org/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:14:15 CST http://www.medicareinteractive.org/ Presents the relevant issues regarding the mental health information needs of deaf and hard of hearing populations, particularly in rural America. -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education http://www.wiche.edu/mentalhealth/InformationGapsResearchPaper.pdf Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:45:52 CST http://www.wiche.edu/mentalhealth/InformationGapsResearchPaper.pdf Works to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Includes contact information and links for local United Way organizations. http://national.unitedway.org/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:03:35 CST http://national.unitedway.org/ La misin de United Way es mejorar la calidad de vida por medio de la movilizacin de la capacidad humanitaria y caritativa de las comunidades. http://espanol.unitedway.org/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:01:51 CST http://espanol.unitedway.org/ Outlines successful state strategies for engaging consumers and advocates in the planning, implementation, and oversight of managed care programs for people with disabilities. -- Center for Health Care Strategies http://www.chcs.org/usr_doc/Consumer_Voice_Issue_Brief.pdf Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:30:15 CST http://www.chcs.org/usr_doc/Consumer_Voice_Issue_Brief.pdf Documents the continued lack of affordable, accessible housing for individuals with significant long-term disabilities. -- Technical Assistance Collaborative http://www.tacinc.org/Docs/HH/PricedOutIn2006.pdf Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:11:56 CST http://www.tacinc.org/Docs/HH/PricedOutIn2006.pdf