-
Recent Posts
Categories
Like Us on Facebook
Tag Archives: world institute
Exploring the “Apps Jungle”
… 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
Asset-Building for Low-Income People
… 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
Posted in News
Tagged asset building, tax preparation, world institute, world institute on disability
1 Comment
Navigating the Maze of Benefits
… 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
New Advice on Access to Medical Care
… 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
Posted in Community Resources, News
Tagged developmental disabilities, health care, world institute
Leave a comment
"It Just Makes You Smile"
… 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
The World Institute on Disability
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
Posted in Community Resources, Independent Living
Tagged independent living, world institute,
Leave a comment