December Twitter Tweets

December Twitter Tweets

Thursday 12.31.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm." Augustine Birrell
  2. New report finds U.S. senior citizen disability rate on the rise (rates had been falling since the 1980s) http://bit.ly/5LVpLo
  3. Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities http://bit.ly/5U5w4B
  4. RT @iamtracylee: Family to Family Health Information Centers http://bit.ly/4T8XPD
  5. (In response to: iamtracylee: Family to Family Health Information Centers - a great resource for families: http://www.familyvoices.org/info/ncfpp/grantees.php #DGovRTMe)
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Barriers & Drivers of Health IT Use for the Elderly, Chronically Ill & Underserved http://bit.ly/2QWYeI
  7. Discover the benefits of exercise for older Americans and tips on becoming more active. NIA: http://bit.ly/7XxGs1
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 12.30.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The secret of getting things done is to act." Dante Alighieri
  2. Pacer Center's Chart Your Own Future: How Your IEP Can Help http://bit.ly/4LlwC3
  3. IES State Profiles shows NAEP results in math, reading, writing & science for grades 4-8. Find your state: http://bit.ly/7Qp1eL
  4. New to #disabilitygov OCR info on auxiliary aids & services for postsecondary students with disabilities: http://bit.ly/6SNExH
  5. How is ADHD diagnosed? Get the facts from NIMH: http://bit.ly/8nF97G
  6. New to #disabilitygov Moving On: How Students with Disabilities Can Transition from 2 to 4 Year Colleges http://bit.ly/8PiJij
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 12.29.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide." Andrew Johnson
  2. New to #disabilitygov CDC Traveler's Health Yellow Book includes tips & useful travel-related links http://bit.ly/3zpMmA
  3. Host an ESPA Accessible Transportation Coalitions Initiative (ATCI) in your community. Learn how: http://bit.ly/7ih4JP
  4. New to #disabilitygov FCC extends waivers on TRS & speech-to-speech services http://bit.ly/70UFC2
  5. Check out the DOT's findings on the impact of changing demographics on the transportation system in TR News http://bit.ly/81OvX0
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Publication describes funding work-related AT through special ed programs, etc. http://bit.ly/4x9Jub
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 12.28.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention." Diane Sawyer
  2. DoD Special Needs Parent Toolkit helps military families with special needs children navigate med & ed services http://bit.ly/81awtl
  3. Why are people homeless? The National Coalition for the Homeless factsheet gives answers: http://bit.ly/4nvIvd
  4. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet about it.
  5. SSA Frequently Asked Questions about the Ticket to Work program http://bit.ly/65PjFt
  6. St Housing Finance Agencies support & offer assistance to individuals, families & businesses. Locate one near you: http://bit.ly/5buRql
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 12.27.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.¿ Jean Jacques Rousseau
  2. Temple University offers 1st responders communication aids to help people with disabilities during emergencies http://bit.ly/5cY0xt
  3. FEMA offers winter storm preparation tips, including warning signs for frostbite and hypothermia http://bit.ly/8aZOSf
  4. The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as "deceptive killers" because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm.
  5. Prepare for winter weather http://bit.ly/85BF0w Most important - check on your older neighbors & those with disabilities.
  6. The HSEEP Toolkit is an interactive, online system for scheduling, design, conduct, evaluation & improvement planning http://bit.ly/4Ei2pn
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 12.26.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.¿ Julie Andrews
  2. American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) - We've added you to #disabilitygov @specialhockey http://bit.ly/4Gotkc
  3. NCPAD spotlight: Three Trackers of Ohio promotes adaptive recreational sports for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/8H9Dyq
  4. New to #disabilitygov. Understanding Asset Development for Individuals with Disabilities http://bit.ly/7sVZjh
  5. CO Telluride Adaptive Sports Program offers adaptive skiing & enables young people to volunteer as ¿peer ski buddies.¿ http://bit.ly/79onK0
  6. Scleroderma Foundation offers support for people with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) & their families http://bit.ly/4Cw6dE
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 12.25.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I have not failed. I¿ve just found 10,000 ways that won¿t work.¿ Thomas Edison
  2. New to #disabilitygov. Homeless Veterans¿ Reinteration Program NTAC hosts job development conference calls http://bit.ly/4pLCc1
  3. Don't forget the application deadline for the White House Fellows Program is Feb. 1, 2010. Learn more: http://bit.ly/6LdzYG
  4. Find workforce services & support in your area by searching CareerOneStop http://bit.ly/15Ncc @hopelessbkwrm
  5. (In response to: hopelessbkwrm @Disabilitygov General info would be good. I'm contemplating working part-time, but don't know where to start, re: my disability.)
  6. Small Business Development Centers offer support to meet the needs of small business owners with disabilities. Q & A http://bit.ly/6EyCX1
  7. SSA Guide to Employment Supports ¿ help people with disabilities return to work, reduce hours or stop working http://bit.ly/DCqde
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 12.24.09

  1. Brk@8: National Organization for Rare Disorders launches new Web site for Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28 http://bit.ly/6fWDfe
  2. #DGovQtMe: "If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will." Abraham Lincoln
  3. New to #disabilitygov. Info about CHIPRA (Public Law 111-3) which reauthorized the CHIP through FY 2013 http://bit.ly/Ogrzb
  4. CMS tool compares the quality of care hospitals provide for certain medical conditions & surgical procedures http://bit.ly/4IDFLB
  5. New to #disabilitygov. Vestibular (inner ear balance) Disorders Association provides diagnosis & treatment info http://bit.ly/5v1rvZ
  6. NORD offers free booklets for physicians on rare disorders, including OTC and tyrosinemia http://bit.ly/55cNfI
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 12.23.09

(Technical Issue- Tweets Didn't Run Last Week

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper..." Robert Frost (via @Concinnity1)
  2. Don't forget @AAPD's summer internship applications are due no later than Jan. 8th http://bit.ly/6I9o4e
  3. RT @atempel @AAPD Kareem Dale blogs about the Preventing Harmful Restraint & Seclusion in Schools Act http://bit.ly/4HiwWJ
  4. Students with disabilities represent 11% of all postsecondary students according to GAO report about higher ed http://bit.ly/7m9G2W
  5. Look at mentoring & internship opportunities on Disability.gov @hammiehamham http://bit.ly/5UQllK
  6. Also contact or check the Web sites of different disability-related organizations @hammiehamham http://bit.ly/mAFqT
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 12.22.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Experience is the teacher of all things." Julius Caesar
  2. New to #disabilitygov. Captioning Online Video offers info on various captioning services & more http://bit.ly/70UFC2
  3. Did you know the ACAA recognizes Segways as a battery-powered mobility aid? Read more about the 2008 revisions: http://bit.ly/7XLj9K
  4. National Transit Institute offers 2-day course on mobility management and unified transportation. Learn more: http://bit.ly/8tOQ73
  5. Video Relay Service (VRS), growing in popularity, allows deaf to communicate with ASL. FCC Consumer Facts: http://bit.ly/7Co7fb
  6. What are the three categories of eligibility for ADA complementary paratransit? http://bit.ly/4KFNDe
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 12.21.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Men love to wonder and that is the seed of science." Ralph Waldo Emerson
  2. I am a Filipino veteran. What benefits am I eligible to receive? http://bit.ly/6lvCf3
  3. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet about it.
  4. FirstStep is an online tool that helps case & outreach workers find services for the homeless. Start now: http://bit.ly/2nMPAK
  5. The U.S. State Department doesn't waive fees. @robert_malo For more visa info & assistance visit http://bit.ly/6UfLt3
  6. (In response to: robert_malo @Disabilitygov I'm 60% disabled and cannot afford all the costs for the visa....can you help)
  7. You may also find U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services helpful. @robert_malo http://bit.ly/8sKVrE
  8. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 12.20.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Dreams are illustrations...from the book your soul is writing about you." Marsha Norman
  2. New to #disabilitygov. DHS explains how to prepare for an emergency, including helping people with disabilities http://bit.ly/4xTw7S
  3. EP Tip: Register with enhanced or reverse 9-1-1 to give first responders info about who you are & your location http://bit.ly/792j3u
  4. The National Evacuation Conference (Feb. 3-5) will discuss evacuation planning for people with special needs & more http://bit.ly/5NjMfv
  5. Do you have a psychiatric disability? Keep a written copy of your needs (i.e. medication) for emergency purposes http://bit.ly/6Wk8ea
  6. USFA & DAV offers a fire safety factsheet for people with disabilities & their caregivers http://bit.ly/7fYbSIFactsheetand their Caregivers
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Saturday 12.19.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Silences make the real convo between friends. Not the saying, but the never needing to say is what counts." M.L. Runbeck
  2. New to #disabilitygov. Kids Included Together ensures community-based youth orgs include children with disabilities http://bit.ly/6rRrZc
  3. NCPAD research explores physical activity & its effects on people living with different disabilities: http://bit.ly/5hCPmX @54in54
  4. (In response to: 54in54 @Disabilitygov We'd love it if you shared some insight about how sports are being used to help people with various disabilities.)
  5. Prevent TBI. Check out these winter sports brain injury prevention tips from @brainline http://bit.ly/5brv9z
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Caregiver Stories highlights one family's story & beneficial resources http://bit.ly/1ZSTEJ
  7. Puppy Prodigies details how they train their service animals from prenatal care to puppy placement: http://bit.ly/6ji3Lm
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 12.18.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: " Be always sure you are right ¿ then go ahead." Davy Crockett
  2. REALifelines Advisor offers veterans info about one-on-one employment assistance & other resources http://bit.ly/5kgdJr
  3. Are you looking for job openings or general info about part-time work for people with disabilities? @hopelessbkwrm
  4. (In response to: hopelessbkwrm @Disabilitygov It would be interesting and helpful to have tweets about disability and part-time work.)
  5. OPM site helps people with disabilities understand Federal disability hiring programs & accommodations http://bit.ly/5JN1yP
  6. Showcase your best products during DOL's Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge. Learn more: http://bit.ly/64NBGa
  7. Register for JAN's Webcast (Jan. 12) on accommodation ideas for employees with HIV/AIDS http://bit.ly/6hBeQq
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 12.17.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "No complaints and no regrets. I still believe in chasing dreams & placing bets." Shirley Horn (via @keithboykin @hecklece)
  2. New to #disabilitygov. Medicare expands list of covered preventative services to include HIV screening tests http://bit.ly/5YqYrT
  3. Learn the differences between Devic's Disease & Multiple Sclerosis http://bit.ly/8gV6Zc @Shecklesdiva
  4. (In response to: Shecklesdiva @Disabilitygov can you tweet about Devic's Disease and how to educate the public about rare disease?)
  5. Best to send your feedback directly to SAMHSA about addressing #ADHD too http://bit.ly/7NytBw @petequily
  6. New to #disabilitygov. AHRQ reports 1/4 U.S. adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. Learn more: http://bit.ly/5hJKMy
  7. Check out @brainline TBI Webcast for a expert roundtable discussion on substance abuse & TBI http://bit.ly/58YmyY
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 12.16.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper..." Robert Frost (via @Concinnity1)
  2. New to #disabilitygov. NCES, Institute of Education Sciences offers ECLS-B Database Training Jan. 20-22 in DC http://bit.ly/8pBXVR
  3. Don't forget @AAPD's summer internship applications are due no later than Jan. 8th http://bit.ly/6I9o4e
  4. RT @atempel @AAPD Kareem Dale blogs about the Preventing Harmful Restraint & Seclusion in Schools Act http://bit.ly/4HiwWJ
  5. Students with disabilities represent 11% of all postsecondary students according to GAO report about higher education http://bit.ly/7m9G2W
  6. Look at mentoring & internship opportunities on Disability.gov @hammiehamham http://bit.ly/5UQllK
  7. Also contact or check the Web sites of different disability-related organizations @hammiehamham http://bit.ly/mAFqT
  8. (In response to: HammieHamHam @Disabilitygov Which disability-related orgs offer internship 2 recent college grads, like @HammieHamHam? I would like 2 get invovevd!)
  9. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 12.15.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The test of leadership isn't to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there." J. Buchanan
  2. New to #disabilitygov. IRS offers PDF talking tax forms for people who are blind or visually impaired http://bit.ly/70UFC2
  3. Thanks for your e-mail @davidharrity. Keep us posted on the potential AT Center of Excellence - would be a great resource!
  4. Solutions for electrical contractors: This OSHA& IEC Alliance ergonomics e-tool describes hazards & solutions http://bit.ly/4Ce1HF
  5. Did you know that any caller in the U.S. can access telecommunications relay services (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1?
  6. Disability.gov does not endorse consulting & tech assistance services but check WebAIM @elyssaD http://bit.ly/7p3NkJ
  7. (In response to: ElyssaD: @disabilitygov pls advise: access 2 online series: my pc failed the test 4 compatability. tech support? http://bit.ly/8zk8Vp%26_events)
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 12.14.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it." Edith Head
  2. Why is there no Soc. Sec. COLA for 2010? Find out the answer & more FAQs: http://bit.ly/91M72i
  3. Are you eligible for home affordable refinancing or modification? Find out: http://bit.ly/8Mz6Wv
  4. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov
  5. Did you know there is at least 1 Fisher House at every major military med center to assist families in need? FAQs: http://bit.ly/4ZglPM
  6. Did you know that certain members of your family may also qualify for benefits on your record? http://bit.ly/7HyifL
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 12.13.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and our values." Sandra Day O'Connor
  2. Do you know of a great emergency preparedness resource? Suggest it http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe.
  3. Great! We tweeted the emergency preparedness tips over 15 weeks. Here's the full list: http://bit.ly/5Zmq37 @pfanderson
  4. (In response to: pfanderson @Disabilitygov But I couldn't find #4, 10-14, 17, or 28. Did you tweet them? Thanks! pfanderson @Disabilitygov I love the series you've been doing on emergency preparedness tips!)
  5. First Responders: how to communicate with individuals with communications disabilities http://bit.ly/7AHljT
  6. ASPCA offers free emergency pet alert sticker for your home to alert rescue workers that pets are inside http://bit.ly/6DWQPD
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 12.12.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I don't want my wrinkles taken away - I don't want to look like everyone else." Jane Fonda
  2. New survey conducted by NAC & AARP find caregivers are still predominately female. http://bit.ly/5KCPXe
  3. Don't forget: The deadline for NFB's Mary Anne Parks Performing Arts Division Scholarship is Mar. 31 http://www.padnfb.org/
  4. American Special Hockey Association @specialhockey - people with disabilities play at their level of ability http://bit.ly/6VOHwi
  5. (In response to: specialhockey (us too & we can help) RT @54in54 @Disabilitygov We'd love it if you shared insight re how sports are used to help people w disabilities)
  6. NFAC http://bit.ly/4PnM3m & FCA http://bit.ly/8a3IfI both offer helpful caregiver tips that might interest you @shirlsmor
  7. (In response to: shirlsmor @Disabilitygov How about tips for the 60% of women who are caregivers?)
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 12.11.09

  1. Brk@8: Nov BLS disability employment stats released & posted on ODEP homepage http://bit.ly/61tCre
  2. #DGovQtMe: "It is beyond my ability to fathom that 10% of the people of this world don't matter to the other 90%..." Stevie Wonder
  3. ODEP offers four-step guide to recruiting, hiring & retaining employees with disabilities. Order online: http://bit.ly/8POexS
  4. Check out the services offered by the National Association of American Veterans http://bit.ly/8iNaRi
  5. Are you looking for statistics or resources that will assist rural veterans with employment opportunities? @Rural Vets
  6. (In response to: Rural Vets @Disabilitygov any data that can assist the rural veterans or their communities with regards to employment or disability assistance.)
  7. The NRD lists organizations that help increase employment & business opportunities for Veterans http://bit.ly/6zifDz
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 12.10.09

  1. Brk@8: Remembering Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's birthday and his contributions to American Sign Language #ASL http://bit.ly/4AlyQP
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts." John Locke
  3. Thanks for the great topic ideas! Please remember that often Disability.gov can direct you to resources, not answer specific questions.
  4. RT @NAMIMass NYC article about Project Moving On, an artistic therapy program for people living with mental illness http://bit.ly/4xSuqS
  5. Try contacting SSA about your SSDI: http://bit.ly/6Lz8Nb Find a local SSA office: http://bit.ly/6xoeFM @aspence5
  6. (In response to: aspence5 @Disabilitygov Why can't Someone On SSID With part A/B Go to the Dentist?>I have a very bad tooth thaty has cracked in 1/2 now is infected.)
  7. Your friend is living with a mental illness. What would you do? SAMHSA says Learn, Support & Listen http://bit.ly/8BPFUt
  8. I am living with a mental illness. How do I find a local support group? Learn more from MHA: http://bit.ly/7X4aUM
  9. (In response to: NAMIMass @Disabilitygov How 2 educate abt mental illness/other chronic illnesses, abt recovery & support systems that help students maintain wellness)
  10. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 12.09.09

  1. Did you know it's the 9th Annual Inclusive Schools Week? http://bit.ly/5GrNM5 Get tips on how to celebrate: http://bit.ly/8tFrrG
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Play...is the free expression of what's in a child's soul." Friedrich Froebel
  3. CAST offers UDL Lesson Builder with section on customized, UDL model lessons: http://bit.ly/5cc9jf
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Simmons of Cambridge, MA for declaring Disability.gov Day on December 4th.
  5. What colleges & universities currently provide inclusive higher ed to students with disabilities? @baileymorris http://bit.ly/8ZAQUy
  6. What's the difference between high school & college, especially if you have a disability & need accommodations? http://bit.ly/8tuMKx
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 12.08.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion." Franklin Pierce
  2. New Resource: DBTAC Great Lakes ADA Center hosts accessible tech Webinars for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/70UFC2
  3. Check out the VA's one-time grant for purchase of vehicle & adaptive equipment for veterans with disabilities. http://bit.ly/66rRPT
  4. We'd like to hear more about your idea concerning AT/Section 508 centers of excellence @davidharrity Please e-mail disability@dol.gov
  5. (In response to: davidharrity @Disabilitygov Discussion suggestion: Creating agency-based Assistive Technology / Section 508 centers of excellence for testing.)
  6. Have you heard about the USDA TARGET Center? http://bit.ly/7wDfyp They educate about & assess assistive tech @davidharrity
  7. Interesting WebAIM Survey on the preferences of screen reader users: http://bit.ly/4p67U9
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 12.07.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it." Julia Child
  2. New to #disabilitygov. TAC releases Priced Out in 2008 report examining housing expenses for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/7KIB2t
  3. A special thank you to Mayor Adams of Portland, OR for declaring Disability.gov Day on November 24th @MayorSamAdams
  4. New to #disabilitygov. Medicaid Buy-In program helps people with disabilities work without losing health benefits http://bit.ly/2m8Tpg
  5. Thank you for recognizing Disability.gov. RT @shawnrdean: RT @amsvans: 10 Great Disability &Accessibility Twitterers http://ow.ly/BSbC
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Supportive Housing Network of NY explains common myths & realities about supportive housing http://bit.ly/5HZoaA
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 12.06.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Friendship is the bread of the heart." Mary Russell Mitford
  2. New to #disabilitygov. DHS presentation Planning for the Entire Community: A Function-Based Approach http://bit.ly/7pkgWf
  3. New to #disabilitygov. CDC offers guidance for emergency shelters during 09-10 flu season http://bit.ly/8Ktt6i
  4. Children respond to trauma in different ways. SAMHSA gives tips for talking to children after a disaster http://bit.ly/4HWLl1
  5. 2008 hate crime statistics show that 85 people with a disability were targeted. See more: http://bit.ly/jg6xe
  6. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 12.05.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." Tom Brokaw
  2. Greg Mozgala, actor with cerebral palsy, uses dance to command bones, muscles, tendons etc. Read NYT article: http://bit.ly/6fjcMe
  3. AARP & NAC survey found almost 40% of caregivers are men. Article gives tips: http://bit.ly/7FYwmb
  4. The paralympic equestrian competition is open to people with physical disabilities http://bit.ly/6B5wbS @EquiisSavant
  5. E-mail plane@usef.org for more specific questions about selection procedures, performance plans and other info. @EquiisSavant
  6. The Dandy-Walker Alliance offers educational, informational activities & supports research to increase awareness http://bit.ly/5Q6w8q
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 12.04.09

  1. Brk@8: NPR article "Job Crunch Even Harder on People with Disabilities." http://bit.ly/5i75eV
  2. #DGovQtMe: "The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions." Alfred Adler
  3. New to #disabilitygov. Vocational Rehabilitation Success Stories - returning to school or work http://bit.ly/5STHoY
  4. A special thank you to Chairman Favola of @ArlingtonVA for declaring Disability.gov Day on November 23rd.
  5. Need "hands-on" info to develop wage, benefit, safety & health policies for your business? New E-laws resource http://bit.ly/8mIdM9
  6. Looking for a job? Check your state's job bank on CareerOneStop http://bit.ly/7ZzhMk
  7. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet about it.
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 12.03.09

  1. Brk@8: Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. See how other countries are participating: http://bit.ly/4LwO9H
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." William Penn
  3. HHS offers Medicare site addressing most important Caregiver issues. Read real life stories: http://bit.ly/7SUJBN
  4. Have you checked out Medi-Cal or state resources on Disability.gov? Medi-Cal is available for people under 21 http://bit.ly/7r2gzj @rox1smf
  5. (In response to: rox1smf @Disabilitygov My 18yo dgtr needs to be assessed 4 partial disability (phys limits due to dermatomyositis). We've $0 income, no ins now :( )
  6. Fed-funded health centers - pay what you can afford (based on income.) Locate one in your area http://bit.ly/8R0XzF @rox1smf
  7. Looking for a flu shot? Google maps help find locations near you. Call in advance to confirm availability http://bit.ly/8ATa45
  8. Screening for Mental Health, Inc. offers in-person & online programs for #depression, #PTSD, etc. http://bit.ly/6jjPzk @hedpig
  9. (In response to: hedpig @Disabilitygov--DEPRESSION)
  10. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 12.02.09

  1. AAPD DC Summer Internship deadline Jan. 8. Paid travel, housing & living stipends http://bit.ly/7YvYPv
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I'm happy that I've brought laughter because I've been shown by many the value of it...in so many ways." Lucille Ball
  3. Subscribe to @Bookshare for free access to books for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities http://bit.ly/5Xq5u5
  4. What is the mental health consumer movement? Teleconference Dec. 17 will explain origins & challenges http://bit.ly/7mKGzC
  5. New to #disabilitygov. Tips for Teens: Use Your IEP Meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself http://bit.ly/8PiJij
  6. Register by Dec. 4 for PEPNet Webcast on educational challenges of people who are hearing impaired or deaf http://bit.ly/8Cu63f
  7. Dandy-Walker Alliance offers About.com tips on preparing children with dandy-walker syndrome for school http://bit.ly/72ctpC
  8. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 12.01.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory." Millard Fillmore
  2. Parking for persons with disabilities is a safety issue, not a convenience. DBTAC PSA: http://bit.ly/8Ucu7H
  3. DOT seeks comments on change to Air Carrier Access Act eliminating advance notice of psychiatric service animals http://bit.ly/6q2c7E
  4. Thank you for your feedback. We are exploring personalization options and will pass along your idea to our team @stillonline
  5. (In response to: stillonline @Disabilitygov Need forum 4 common sense solutions. Kitchen & bath aids, wheelchair ratings.A consumer reports 4 disabled.)
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Project Action lists public & private funding sources to help pay for van/car modifications http://bit.ly/6w4LqI
  7. May find a similar forum or info on @disaboom http://bit.ly/79P7xV or http://bit.ly/59zzNN @stillonline
  8. New to #disabilitygov. Video examines how screen readers help people who are blind navigate the Web http://bit.ly/8tbIuJ
  9. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?