January Twitter Tweets

January Twitter Tweets

Sunday 1.31.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I am never afraid of what I know." Anna Sewell
  2. MIUSA supports the inclusion of people with disabilities in Haiti emergency response efforts. Learn more: http://bit.ly/6NI6f3
  3. FCC Facts about the accessibility of emergency video programming for people with hearing & visual disabilities http://bit.ly/5yZaEL
  4. Don't forget about the Inclusive Hurricane Preparedness Conference (Apr. 28 -29) in Biloxi, MS. Learn more: http://bit.ly/7DLktF
  5. New National Legal Resource Center Web site provides legal support to the aging advocacy network: http://bit.ly/4qw40L
  6. DOT offers checklist for communities on responding to transportation dependent populations during an emergency http://bit.ly/agKCFp
  7. We tweet emergency preparedness & civil rights related resources and information every Sunday on #disabilitygov.

Saturday 1.30.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C.S. Lewis
  2. HHS approves $490 million in funding to help eligible low-income homeowners & renters meet home energy costs http://bit.ly/8xy3Su
  3. AOA offers A Guide for Making Housing Decisions: Housing Options for Older Adults @OIntelligencer http://bit.ly/4M95NP
  4. (In response to: OIntelligencer @Disabilitygov Would like to see info about elder care and home care options)
  5. Program directors & supervisors - how to facilitate volunteer benefits for people with disabilities: http://bit.ly/4swgqE
  6. Since the 1940s ABBA has enabled blind & visually impaired youth & adults to bowl using special guide rails http://bit.ly/6Z3IO8
  7. RT @VisionAWARE Media dis&dat blog about blind bowlers - a great read http://bit.ly/5mrci1
  8. We tweet independent living resources & information every Saturday on #disabilitygov.

Friday 1.29.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still." Chinese proverb
  2. Looking Ahead: A Message from Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez http://bit.ly/8b9FP8
  3. ODEP Listening Session on Feb. 11 in Chicago, IL. Provide input on effective ways to employ people with disabilities http://go.usa.gov/lKS
  4. RT @realwarriors @healthdotmil: Being deployed often means being on constant alert. See stress reduction exercises http://bit.ly/8DNzmt
  5. 1-year Public Policy Fellowship Program seeks person with intellectual or developmental disability. Deadline Mar. 5 http://bit.ly/8BDH7r
  6. SE DBTAC profiles People with Disabilities in the Workplace. Eric D has a #LD & works as a photojournalist http://bit.ly/63CUAq
  7. Veterans: Opportunities to Use Your Abilities offers info on scholarships, financial aid & education & training, etc http://www.dodvets.com/
  8. We tweet veteran & employment resources & information every Friday on #disabilitygov.

Thursday 1.28.10

  1. Brk@8: Subscribe to Disability.gov's newsletter http://bit.ly/4bma8i & check out our Jan. edition http://go.usa.gov/lKJ!
  2. #DGovQtMe: "We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same." Anne Frank
  3. Did you know that children with down syndrome are generally smaller than their peers? NDSS Growth Charts: http://bit.ly/874p0s
  4. More than 2 million people qualify for Extra Help paying their Medicare prescription costs. See page 78: http://bit.ly/8hcjBd
  5. Do you know the difference between Medicare & Medicaid? Learn more: http://bit.ly/4Ifww2
  6. CMS & HHS offers video on federal & state resources available for caregivers. Watch the Caregiver's Broadcast: http://bit.ly/7XJH2t
  7. AAO-HNS fact sheet on how to buy a hearing aid & what to expect http://bit.ly/5eUMRS
  8. We tweet health-related resources every Thursday on #disabilitygov.

Wednesday 1.27.10

  1. ODEP Listening Session in Philadelphia today! Check out live streaming video http://bit.ly/7wtrfv & follow @USDOL
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Our first teacher is our own heart." Cheyenne proverb
  3. 2010 American Council of the Blind scholarship application must be completed online. Deadline Mar. 14 http://bit.ly/71o087
  4. Going to College Web site helps high school students with disabilities prepare for college http://bit.ly/6dMCsX
  5. May a college deny my admission because I have a disability? Learn the answer: http://bit.ly/4Y9xqd
  6. OSU's Fast Facts for Faculty gives tips on improving quality of education for students with disabilities http://bit.ly/7NU43n
  7. NCLD offers special education scorecards for states nationwide. Find out how your state performed: http://bit.ly/7OrTrK
  8. We tweet educational resources & information every Wednesday on #disabilitygov.

Tuesday 1.26.10

  1. Brk@8: USICD lists NGOs accepting donations & specializing in disabilities in #Haiti http://bit.ly/70ilkr @arlettyvox
  2. (In response to: arlettyvox @Disabilitygov Is US govt including a plan to address sharp increase of disabilities as part of aid being provided in #Haiti? #disability)
  3. #DGovQtMe: "Men may die, but the fabric of free institutions remains unshaken." Chester A. Arthur
  4. Two AT devices most commonly used by infants & toddlers are switches & augmentative communication devices http://bit.ly/8Hf3Nr
  5. The Federal Relay Service enables fed employees who are deaf or hard of hearing to have equal communication access http://bit.ly/55wfkK
  6. ATA gives tips for designing accessible Web Sites for people with different disabilities http://bit.ly/7sjqDa @Sandra_BBNFL
  7. (In response to: Sandra_BBNFL @Disabilitygov We added ispeech.com to our Web pages and blog for audio and RSS feeds for visual accessibility. What else can we do?)
  8. WebAIM also provides info on Web accessibility. Check out their review of free, online accessibility tools http://bit.ly/5s9S4d
  9. IL AT Program offers steps to "Getting a 
    Yes
    from Your Insurance Company" to cover the cost of AT http://bit.ly/4QJHVM
  10. We tweet technology & transportation resources & information every Tuesday on #disabilitygov.

Monday 1.25.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it." Toni Morrison
  2. NCD releases report on The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective http://bit.ly/92BMFe
  3. Rebuilding Together & the Motion Picture & Television Foundation will offer free home modifications for a Veteran in the LA area.
  4. Know of a Vet in LA who would benefit? Visit Rebuilding Together: http://bit.ly/6DsIGj
  5. SSA launches Choose Work Web site for people with disabilities receiving Social Security disability benefits http://bit.ly/7X0MuF
  6. Frequently Asked Questions for people receiving SS disability benefits concerning the Ticket to Work program: http://bit.ly/6KD88k
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Sunday 1.24.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." Plutarch
  2. Emergency Planning for Special Needs Communities: Answering the Call for Help. Webcast on Jan. 27 at 2:00 pm EST http://bit.ly/4wMNpH
  3. Title III prohibits discrimination based on disability in public accommodations. How to file a complaint http://bit.ly/549GhM @cherveny
  4. (In response to: cherveny @disabilitygov An expl of how business still ignore the ADA http://tinyurl.com/yghg23n Akron Newspaper letter2editor, last on page)
  5. New to #disabilitygov. DOJ reaches settlement under the ADA regarding the use of electronic book readers http://bit.ly/89HMcX
  6. Are your tenants safe? Building Owners & Managers Association's Guide to Security & Emergency Planning: http://bit.ly/8XUQOD
  7. Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents & Teachers http://bit.ly/4HWLl1
  8. Check out WhiteHouse.gov for updates. U.S. Government Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response @arlettyvox http://bit.ly/56lOCX
  9. (In response to: arlettyvox @Disabilitygov Is US govt including a plan to address sharp increase of disabilities as part of aid being provided in #Haiti? #disability)
  10. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources & info every Sunday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Saturday 1.23.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Friendship is one mind in two bodies." Mencius
  2. Assisted living is regulated in all 50 states and is a residential alternative to nursing home care. More facts: http://bit.ly/76aOBr
  3. Have you checked out the resources on the National Alliance for Accessible Golf Web site? @doubleujay1 http://bit.ly/5GmscR
  4. (In response to: doubleujay1 @Disabilitygov golf course accessibility)
  5. Accessible Golf: Best Practices for Growing the Game. PowerPoint explores findings from Project GAIN http://bit.ly/7Hwmru
  6. KS Buddie's Buddies shows people with disabilities how to adapt their golf game. 2010 BVAG schedule: http://bit.ly/8ExOf1
  7. Find volunteer opportunities in your area on Serve.gov or use Nationalservice.gov's Interactive Program Selector http://bit.ly/81rIt9
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 1.22.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward." Soren Kierkegaard
  2. Access to Opportunities: Smithsonian Paid Internship Program for People with Disabilities. Deadline Mar. 15th! http://bit.ly/6eohR8
  3. ODEP initiatives: Supporting the Workplace Success of Wounded & Injured Service Members http://bit.ly/5nQ0aG
  4. New TARGET Center Discovery Series about the best practices that enable the employment of people with disabilities: http://bit.ly/4Vn2E7
  5. TAE Issue Brief: How ADRCs Can Effectively Assist Veterans http://bit.ly/6FjpXx
  6. JAN offers Accommodation & Compliance Series: Employees with Mental Health Impairments http://bit.ly/6FjTCX
  7. ODEP listening session on Jan. 27 in Philadelphia, PA. Provide input on effective ways to employ people with disabilities http://bit.ly/54v8hx
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 1.21.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them." Lady Bird Johnson
  2. RT @samhsagov Mental Health Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event http://bit.ly/7EZvu6 #haiti
  3. Did you know diabetes increases the risk of kidney disease? See more facts from the Dialysis Patient Citizens http://bit.ly/723Joe
  4. Dance class helps DC residents with Parkinson's Disease improve memory & balance http://bit.ly/7spL0I See classes: http://bit.ly/7YbztE
  5. MyPyramid Tracker Tutorial explains how to use its tool to assess your food intake & physical activity http://bit.ly/5yI2qW
  6. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 1.20.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Life is what you make of it ¿ always has been, always will be." Grandma Moses
  2. Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education & Training: A Handbook for Life after High School http://bit.ly/8mbUdZ
  3. $500 AHEADD scholarship for U.S. students with Autism or Asperger's. Deadline Mar. 15 http://bit.ly/7yDD8c
  4. Myth: Children with #LD are identified in kindergarten & first grade.
  5. Fact: Most children with #LD are not identified until 3rd grade. Some may not until middle school, high school or college.
  6. Memory is not the same thing as understanding. ALLIANCE fact sheet suggests ways to help improve retention http://bit.ly/4UCl59
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 1.19.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "If wrinkles must be written on our brows, let them not be written upon the heart." James A. Garfield
  2. Discover How to Achieve Section 508 Compliant eLearning with CourseAvenue on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. EST http://bit.ly/6kuFyA
  3. Want an alternate format? Check out #Disabilitygov for our LinkedIn posts & Twitter tweets: http://bit.ly/78F0EU
  4. The Real Economic Impact Tour offers free tax prep & filing assistance to low-income persons with disabilities http://bit.ly/6pNqrT
  5. Tis the season for taxes! Don't forget: IRS offers PDF talking forms for people who are blind or visually impaired http://bit.ly/6bbUFl
  6. Ergonomics is the science of "designing the job to fit the worker, not forcing the worker to fit the job." http://bit.ly/6wuEpb
  7. Learn more from CAP's The Workplace Ergonomics Quick Reference Guide which illustrates best workstation practices: http://bit.ly/6kilgo
  8. Thanks for your feedback! @cyberRAH612 Disability.gov tweets technology & transportation resources & info every Tuesday.
  9. (In response to: cyberRAH612 @Disabilitygov #ResourceWednesdays could b about accessible tech.. provided publicly, private partnerships; maybe #giveaway of one such tool)

Monday 1.18.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond imperfections." Unknown
  2. Visit Disability.gov's Housing section for info & resources on accessibility & universal design @poetick31 http://bit.ly/6BPkj6
  3. (In response to: poetick31 @Disabilitygov where would one look to see about grants to make a house ada after it's already bought?)
  4. The NRCSHHM lists state-specific info on community resources that may help with funding @poetick31: http://bit.ly/5iREN3
  5. Frequently asked questions about home modification: http://bit.ly/6wg4MY
  6. Rebuilding Together offers assistance in making home modifications to people with disabilities, including Vets: http://bit.ly/90dMCG
  7. Think Before You Build - Aging in Place. IndependenceFirst offers checklist for universal design http://bit.ly/8XVgAJ
  8. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Sunday 1.17.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever." Lance Armstrong
  2. FEMA announces "Resolve to be Ready 2010" campaign. Follow @ReadydotGov for more preparedness tips.
  3. FEMA & FCC to Adopt Standards for Wireless Carriers to Receive & Deliver Emergency Alerts Via Mobile Devices http://bit.ly/71cVei
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities, including earthquake tips: http://bit.ly/6kvXel
  5. RT @FluGov National Influenza Vaccination Week (Jan. 10-16) HHS Encourages All to Vaccinate Against #H1N1. http://bit.ly/6vtNxd
  6. RT @femainfocus - How to stay safe after an earthquake: http://bit.ly/8LCnfd
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources & info every Sunday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Saturday 1.16.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else." Yogi Berra
  2. New to #DGov. VSA Arts asks for postcards documenting your interpretation of disability: http://bit.ly/7J5n2m
  3. RT @realwarriors Army Medic Megan Krause is one of CNN's interesting people: http://bit.ly/6QLmh6
  4. We Need a New R-Word video raises awareness about the hurtfulness of using the word "retard" http://bit.ly/7rNmqa @EndTheWord
  5. People use the r word more often than you know. See who's saying it and how often: http://www.rwordcounter.org/ @EndTheWord
  6. Disability.gov lists volunteering and national service programs. Check it out: http://bit.ly/44A8f9 Suggest a program @DGovRTme
  7. RT @AAPD Blind architects have a real feel for the site lines: http://bit.ly/5X878h
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 1.15.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The best mirror is an old friend." George Herbert
  2. ODEP announces listening sessions for public commentary on improving employment for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/8ykngg
  3. BLS releases the December 2009 Disability Employment Statistics http://bit.ly/WUBdw ODEP's Statistics Q&A http://bit.ly/nTrVw
  4. Internship opportunity! RT@YAINIPDNetwork Seeking a social media intern. Learn more: http://bit.ly/7WGNwB
  5. Have you heard of the Campaign for Disability Employment? @NikkiLazan http://bit.ly/69CtMP
  6. @NTAR podcast interviews Joe Carbone, Workplace Inc. on recent research report: The Hidden Workforce. Transcript: http://bit.ly/4WzFhw
  7. The Hidden Workforce report is a result of a comprehensive assessment of disability services in CT-NY http://bit.ly/8jfDfK
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 1.14.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Never shall I forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend as you will always find me yours." Beethoven
  2. Interested in mental health related resources? @everyminute Check out @samhsagov too!
  3. (In response to: everyminute @Disabilitygov mental health issues)
  4. Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. affecting 40 million adults? http://bit.ly/5Yrwxa
  5. NIDCR offers tips on providing dental care to people with developmental disabilities: http://bit.ly/8hYCgT
  6. Anxiety disorders are treatable. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America offers a guide to treatment. What to expect, what to ask: http://bit.ly/5DS6Nq
  7. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the U.S. Quick stats: http://bit.ly/6mlK7f
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 1.13.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." Walter Winchell
  2. Attention! Nominations for the Annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award close Jan. 15 http://bit.ly/936uJK
  3. AYPF's "Success at Every Step" describes programs that help youth with disabilities transition to work or school http://bit.ly/6m5X3r
  4. CEC's blog "Reality 101": What is it REALLY like to be a new special educator? Read about their teaching experiences http://bit.ly/5bs7Wp
  5. Heath Resource Center Getting into College: What Students with Disabilities Want to Know http://bit.ly/67h2Sn
  6. Interesting! RT @DrNICHCY NICHCY's Top 20 Shared Articles of 2009 http://ow.ly/Rns8 #specialed #disability
  7. Thanks for your feedback! Follow Wednesday for education, Friday for employment and Monday for housing @rainbowlite
  8. (In response to: rainbowlite @Disabilitygov The topics I think are most important are education, employment and housing because they are needed for an independent life.)
  9. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 1.12.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The honor of success is increased by the obstacles which are to be surmounted." Rutherford B. Hayes
  2. JAN suggests funding the purchase of AT by relying on more than one source http://bit.ly/75LvB9
  3. DOT operates a toll-free hotline to assist air travelers with disabilities. Call 1-800-778-4838 or 1-800-455-9880 (TTY)
  4. Want to file a complaint about air travel? @NWtoSE Visit: http://bit.ly/5T1J5Q
  5. (In response to: NWtoSE @Disabilitygov the fact that airports and airlines are apparently above assisting people with disabilities....)
  6. Read DOT's FAQS concerning air travel of people with disabilities under the amended ACAA regulation http://bit.ly/8l2o6n
  7. Check out ABLEDATA's Informed Consumer's Guide to Funding Assistive Technology @ericpthomas http://bit.ly/5Dhb41
  8. (In response to: ericpthomas @Disabilitygov the cost of wheelchair equipment, assistive technology, wheelchairs, commode chairs and accessible vehicles talk on this topi)
  9. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 1.11.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave." Indira Gandhi
  2. HUD's Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance & other services for homeless persons with disabilities.
  3. Shelter Plus Care Resource Manual helps service providers administer the S+C program effectively http://bit.ly/4tsxbe
  4. Don't want to use SSA's online appeals process? Learn more about other ways to request an appeal: http://bit.ly/4ApRTK
  5. 20-25% of the U.S. homeless population lives with some form of severe mental illness. See NCH fact sheet: http://bit.ly/4sqwJD
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Sunday 1.10.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Action is the foundational key to all success." Pablo Picasso
  2. New to #disabilitygov. HHS PowerPoint presentation on Emergency Preparedness for Families & Children http://bit.ly/74qYVs
  3. Thanks for your suggestion @wheelchairdancr. We will add that to our tweet-list, in the meantime check www.ada.gov for more info.
  4. (In response to: wheelchairdancr @disabilitygov ... it would be nice to see you guys tweet about significant ADA cases. Can you do that, informationally, I mean?)
  5. New to #disabilitygov. Text of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) http://bit.ly/8alFAA
  6. FEMA fact sheet gives tips on Caring for Someone with Dementia in a Disaster http://bit.ly/6UM5Mi
  7. New to #disabilitygov. Series of Webcasts & Webinars on Emergency Management http://bit.ly/4dOhCK
  8. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources & info every Sunday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Saturday 1.09.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "You don't have to put an age limit on your dreams." Dara Torres
  2. Check out the interesting history of the United States Blind Golf Association http://bit.ly/5olpsE
  3. Thanks @mmiller20910 for the kudos. Disability.gov makes list of 2009 highlights for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/7zccmE
  4. (In response to:mmiller20910 @disabilitygov You made my list of 2009 highlights for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/7zccmE)
  5. Contact local police to report suspected disability placard abuse or vehicles illegally parked in accessible parking spaces @drsue2009
  6. (In response to:drsue2009 @Disabilitygov Need to take action on the abuse of Disabled parking placard, need to hold AMA accoutable for 2010!)
  7. A special thank you to Mayor Martin of Venice, FL for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 13th.
  8. Smithsonian's online exhibit shows efforts of people with disabilities in the Disability Rights Movement http://bit.ly/6v96eZ
  9. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 1.08.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Learning to read music in Braille & play by ear helped me develop a [very] good memory." Ray Charles
  2. New to #disabilitygov. State Vocational Rehabilitation & Independent Living Programs Info Guide http://bit.ly/51cEqV
  3. JAN fact sheet series: Real-Time Communication Etiquette for Communicating with Customers with Disabilities http://bit.ly/7ODmbR
  4. New to #disabilitygov SSA Ticket to Work Employment Network Handbook for Employers: Hiring Workers with Disabilities http://bit.ly/92z13b
  5. Did you know the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's CWP found workers with disabilities have higher retention rates & company loyalty?
  6. SBA's Small Business Training Network offers free online courses on variety of business topics: http://bit.ly/4P2gdm
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 1.07.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "There is a wonder in reading Braille that the sighted will never know: to touch words & have them touch you back." Jim Fiebig
  2. H1N1 Resources for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, includes ASL videos & captions http://bit.ly/6JtYzC
  3. AHRQ's Questions & Answers about Health Insurance provides info on how to get insurance & more http://bit.ly/6buN2h
  4. A high-risk pool is a State-operated program that offers health insurance to those denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition.
  5. Learn more about high-risk pools http://bit.ly/5cOzSC & find one in your state on NASCHIP: http://bit.ly/6MRiJH
  6. Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation offers free emergency necklace for people with diabetes http://bit.ly/5qKhm3
  7. DOD reports on Walter Reed Army Med Center surgery - may lead to near-permanent cure for diabetes http://bit.ly/60YX3u
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 1.06.10

  1. Did you know that only 20% of blind children use Braille in school (according to NBP)? Jan. is National Braille Literacy Month.
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Live without seeing, but be what you are." Remembering Louis Braille
  3. Funding college: What types of Federal student loans are available? Federal Student Aid fact sheet: http://bit.ly/5x7brM
  4. New to #disabilitygov. Tips for Students with Visual Impairments on making the transition to college http://bit.ly/8PiJij
  5. Some student aid (loans) may be available for part-time students with disabilities, but it depends on your school @MorrisBoyd
  6. For more info about aid for students with disabilities, contact the Disability Support Services or Financial Aid offices @MorrisBoyd
  7. (In response to: MorrisBoyd @Disabilitygov Can disabled students get student loans if they go to college part-time?)
  8. Easy read: ACE Analysis of the 2008 Higher Ed Act Reauthorization. See students with intellectual disabilities http://bit.ly/66wXVH
  9. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 1.05.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who help relieved the gloom." Ulysses S. Grant
  2. New to #disabilitygov. ES Project Action Universal Design & Accessible Transit Systems: Facts to Consider... http://bit.ly/7WbLc4
  3. Section 255 of the Comm Act addresses accessibility on cell phones & phone services for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/6BFdCU
  4. AFB's Cell Phone Accessibility Project gives info on cell phones with accessible features #blind. Learn more: http://bit.ly/7WAHhu
  5. New to #disabilitygov. Youtube video describes available assistive technologies & adaptive tools in CA http://bit.ly/6oskmw
  6. Braille Monitor explores the development of a drivable car for the blind (the NFB Blind Driver Challenge) http://bit.ly/6HWBLp
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 1.04.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Charles M. Schulz
  2. New to #disabilitygov. National Law Center report on Homeless & Poverty reviews state prevention efforts http://bit.ly/7KIB2t
  3. Find subsidized apartments in your community with HUD Low-Rent Apartment Search: http://bit.ly/58hGhW
  4. The food stamp program helps low-income people buy food. Read the facts: http://bit.ly/4H6q8R
  5. VA fact sheet details benefits & services available to assist homeless vets such as education, healthcare, etc. http://bit.ly/7XhdbW
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Sunday 1.03.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "History is a vast early warning system." Norman Cousins
  2. New to #disabilitygov. CDC Emergency Preparedness Resources include info on supply kits, shelter-in-place, etc. http://bit.ly/4xTw7S
  3. Do you know of an emergency preparedness resource? Suggest it: http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe.
  4. New to #disabilitygov. Easter Seals Project Action fact sheet on safe evacuation from transit systems http://bit.ly/5YGSaZ
  5. Ready.gov diagram shows how to create a shelter-in-place http://bit.ly/63hIFN See other tips: http://bit.ly/83yRAp
  6. New to #disabilitygov HHS Disaster Alternative Care Facility Selection tool allows users to enter info on med needs http://bit.ly/74qYVs
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources & info every Sunday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Saturday 1.02.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them." A.A. Milne
  2. The Institute for Music & Neurologic Function - music has unique powers to heal, rehabilitate & inspire. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4w2llY
  3. The 2010 Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellowship in DC - application deadline Mar. 5 http://bit.ly/8IA9my
  4. New to #disabilitygov ADA Video Gallery profiles people with disabilities whose lives have been shaped by the ADA http://bit.ly/83p85q
  5. Friends Who Care helps children understand what it means & how it feels to be a young person with a disability http://bit.ly/4Lracp
  6. Student with intellectual disability wins lawsuit against university about living in dorms. NPR reports: http://bit.ly/7sStMS
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 1.01.10

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." Ralph Waldo Emerson
  2. Read Asst. Sec. Martinez's remarks on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the creation of green jobs http://bit.ly/5REYcR
  3. Find FL employment resources on Disability.gov in the Information by State section @DinaJohnMCO http://bit.ly/5XOhRS
  4. (In response to: DinaJohnMCO @Disabilitygov My high functioning 18yr w/Mild MR/Autism would like to work. Where do I locate resources in Florida? Please help!)
  5. New to #disabilitygov 2010 ADA audio conference series will cover service animals, older workers & more http://bit.ly/8alFAA
  6. Try the selective placement program coordinator directory for assistance @theeternal http://bit.ly/4NNdgj
  7. (In response to:theeternal @Disabilitygov I read the OPM site and don't understand it. I am autistic and have no one to help me anymore. Who can help?)
  8. New to #disabilitygov Choose Work resource map lists state work incentive programs, VR agencies, etc. http://bit.ly/2Fecho
  9. IRS offers 2010 Tax Calendar with tips to help small businesses & self-employed. See online version: http://bit.ly/5u5gem
  10. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?