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Olmstead Community Training

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Polly Wiley

…  World Institute on Disability and the Center for Independent Living are co-sponsoring a series of training events to educate the disability community on the Olmstead Decision. The first of this series will be Thursday, May 24, with Brenda Premo, Olmstead Advisory … Continue reading →

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Exploring the “Apps Jungle”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Polly Wiley

…  do you determine if an app is accessible prior to buying it? How do you navigate the mass of available apps to find assistive and accessible apps relevant to you?  Would you like to improve your app-buying experience? The World … Continue reading →

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Asset-Building for Low-Income People

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Polly Wiley

…  to Assets project opens doors for the disability community by promoting asset-building and financial literacy among people with disabilities. Asset building is an anti-poverty strategy helping low-income people move toward greater economic independence by saving and purchasing long-term assets. … Continue reading →

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Navigating the Maze of Benefits

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Polly Wiley

…  World Institute on Disability (WID) has created two very useful websites to help you navigate the bewildering realm of benefits. One website, www.db101.org, is for disability benefits in general and the other, vets101.org, is specifically for veterans. Disability Benefits … Continue reading →

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New Advice on Access to Medical Care

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Polly Wiley

…  World Institute on Disability (WID) has released a second DVD in the series called Access to Medical Care.   The new release,  Access to Medical Care: People with Developmental Disabilities, is a 25-minute DVD that educates medical providers, families … Continue reading →

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"It Just Makes You Smile"

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Polly Wiley

…  as it were. Created by organizations that share a common history in the Independent Living Movement of People with Disabilities, the Ed Roberts Campus opened its doors in November, 2010. The ERC partner agencies are the Bay Area Outreach … Continue reading →

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The World Institute on Disability

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Alex Tabony

The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. Continue reading →

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