November Twitter Tweets

November Twitter Tweets

Monday 11.30.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein
  2. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov.
  3. What are compassionate allowances? http://bit.ly/7aPf27 Check out the list of conditions: http://bit.ly/4xNDUG
  4. SSA hosted a public hearing on compassionate allowances for people living with schizophrenia. http://bit.ly/7I5FcF
  5. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  6. HHS SAMHSA "Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities Report." http://bit.ly/86jA7k
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 11.29.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Being considerate of others will take you...further in life than any college or professional degree." Marian W. Edelman
  2. Emergency Preparedness Tip #29: If there is an explosion, take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.
  3. New to #disabilitygov. ED reports on need of emergency management on college campuses & how to implement a plan. http://bit.ly/6ozkmj
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #30: Best source of info about a biological attack will be radio or t.v. reports.
  5. Did you follow our 30 emergency preparedness tips? Check out the full & detailed list from DHS http://bit.ly/5Zmq37
  6. 10 to 13% of women with disabilities report having experienced abuse. Learn how to get help: http://bit.ly/7XXZjC @VickyBetancourt
  7. (In response to: VickyBetancourt @Disabilitygov What can Disabled person suffering from Domestic Abuse Do Sthttp://bit.ly/B651w "Frank Betancourt My Abuser" Can you help)
  8. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 11.28.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." Betty Friedan
  2. Leading the Way application deadline extended to Dec 4. Open to students ages 14 to 21. Learn more: http://bit.ly/72NtPN
  3. New to #disabilitygov. NSIP 2010 National Conference on Volunteering & Service June 28-30 in NYC. http://bit.ly/44A8f9
  4. Recommended org via @seaurchan. MA-area HMEA offers various support services for people with disabilities http://bit.ly/7XbIYU
  5. (seaurchan: @Disabilitygov HMEA supports ppl with disabilities birth to death & every need with respect & knowledge unmatched www.hmea.org)
  6. November is National Inspirational Role Models Month. Who is your inspirational role model? @disabilitygov
  7. RT @parentgiving "Managing Diabetes Over the Holidays" offers helpful planning tips to decrease stress.
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 11.27.09

  1. Brk@8: It's illegal to discriminate against employees/applicants because of genetic info. Title II of the GINA http://bit.ly/88uXQj
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Elegance is inferior to virtue." Mary W. Shelley
  3. NCDE seeks a full-time project coordinator in Eugene, OR. Deadline: Dec 4, 2009 Learn more: http://bit.ly/7H27Oj
  4. A special thank you to Mayor White of Friendship Heights, MD for declaring Disability.gov Day on November 23rd.
  5. An Analysis of Self-Employment Outcomes within the Fed/State Vocational Rehabilitation System by START-UP/USA http://bit.ly/2t137V
  6. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?
  7. Brk@8: New to #disabilitygov. VA & DoD announce Disability Evaluation System pilot expansion. http://bit.ly/74RzQA

Thursday 11.26.09

  1. Disability.gov wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times." Niccolo Machiavelli
  3. Don't forget: Medicare's annual open enrollment ends Dec 31st. Add, drop or change prescription coverage & health plan http://bit.ly/5YqYrT
  4. Register for SAMHSA's teleconference on Dec. 17 "The History of the Mental Health Consumer Movement." http://bit.ly/6zO5kh
  5. The NCBOE helps young adults with disabilities with limited means enroll in benefit programs http://bit.ly/8UhuRP @rox1smf
  6. (In response to: rox1smf @Disabilitygov @AmerDiabetesAssn What options are there 4 an 18 yo uninsured diabetic w/poor single parent?)
  7. Attend the 28th Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference to find the latest info on... http://bit.ly/6QGUfZ
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 11.25.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others." Ellen DeGeneres
  2. New to #disabilitygov. Your Child's Evaluation - determine if his/her learning disability is eligible for special ed bit.ly/5eVxEs
  3. CLAS lists screening & diagnostic tools that help assess the development of young children with disabilities bit.ly/4Cx1Wa @2sTeacher
  4. (In response to:2sTeacher @Disabilitygov I'd like to see resources for Early Childhood Educators (i.e. 2 year old kids) who may need evaluations or shadows...)
  5. A special thank you to Mayor Kang of Irvine, CA for recognizing Disability.gov Day in October 2009. @cityofirvine
  6. Search the Child Care Connector @childcareaware for a resources & locations in your area bit.ly/9108qF @Trisomy21online
  7. (In response to: Trisomy21online @Disabilitygov afterschool care for our children. Or lack of I should say.)
  8. NECTC examines strategies that enhance the early childhood transitions process & help children with disabilities bit.ly/4t7SXe
  9. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 11.24.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "This Union has stood unshaken - the patriots who formed it - it remains, the proudest monument to their memory." Zachary Taylor
  2. We are committed to making Disability.gov more useful & more accessible to all our users. Thank you for your feedback. @slger123
  3. New to #disabilitygov. Web managers: @BusinessDotGov video explains how to embed YouTube videos on Web sites http://bit.ly/70UFC2
  4. To file a complaint with Amtrak bit.ly/837hW6, commuter rail services bit.ly/8II0MX or excursion trains bit.ly/5WQ6Uo @FionaArt
  5. (In response to: FionaArt: @Disabilitygov what about if you are waiting at Elephant&Castle train station+the train that comes along is a foot higher than the platform!)
  6. Marlee Matlin remarks at FCC hearing on broadband access for people with disabilities. Closed captioned on Youtube: bit.ly/8MASc2
  7. Thank you for your feedback. We will have our team review your findings. @slger123
  8. (In response to: slger123: Just took #disability.gov survey. Good questions to diagnose problems. But * asterisk doesn't work for screen reader required field. #a11y)
  9. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics should Disability.gov tweet about?

Monday 11.23.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it." Edward de Bono
  2. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov.
  3. Disability & Poverty: What is the Connection & What Should We Do About It? Dec 3 in DC. Learn more: http://bit.ly/42v2X9
  4. RT @AccessCommittee www.raconline.org/states/missouri.php is a resource I have used for grants and funding when working with our small town.
  5. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  6. SSA offers disability starter kits to help you prepare for your disability interview or online application. http://bit.ly/2OVyBQ
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 11.22.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Life's a lot like jazz. It's best when you improvise." George Gershwin (Courtesy @hecklece @anncurry)
  2. AoA recommends a 3-step approach. Just In Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults & Caregivers http://bit.ly/3TDi9M
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #27: Almost 90% of natural disaster damage is caused by floods. Be prepared. Check NOAA Weather Radio for info.
  4. We'd like to know - what makes Disability.gov valuable to you? Tweet @disabilitygov!
  5. New to #disabilitygov. EEOC fact sheet on pandemic preparedness in the workplace & the ADA http://bit.ly/2bJzrV
  6. Emergency Preparedness Tip #28: Learn how to create a shelter-in-place or seal-the room if you are exposed to an airborne hazard.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 11.21.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg." Hans Christian Anderson
  2. Hearing impaired in DC? Participate in an IRS focus group to improve tax services Dec 1. For info, contact ICF Macro 877-878-3935 toll free.
  3. New to #disabilitygov U.S. Paralympics to host 12 student athletes with disabilities at 2010 Winter Games. http://bit.ly/2fCobV
  4. RT @seaurchan Check out the Autism Resource Center of Central MA for family fun activities & more http://bit.ly/2kWDA2
  5. (In response to: seaurchan: @Disabilitygov the Autism Resource Center of Central Masachusetts is the 'center' of the autism community! Www.autismresourcecentral.org)
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Handbook for the inclusion of people with disabilities in national & community service programs http://bit.ly/44A8f9
  7. If you make a mistake during your interaction with people with disabilities, acknowledge it, apologize and move on. http://bit.ly/2jHD3D
  8. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Friday 11.20.09

  1. Brk@8: OPM provides training to fed agencies on using Section A Hiring Authority to hire people with disabilities http://bit.ly/2mS42h
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." John Lennon
  3. NAAV helps severely wounded warriors & single parent service members & vets access benefits www.naavets.org/
  4. Interview with USBLN Executive Director John Kemp addresses the employment of people with disabilities http://bit.ly/4iNJuQ
  5. Virtual HIV Employment Educational Series: Promoting Positive Work Nov 18-20. Learn more & Register http://bit.ly/2PQOA8
  6. Brk@8: ODEP's November issue of Business Sense examines "Putting Military Experience to Work." http://bit.ly/1GnYpz
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Thursday 11.19.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Nancy Reagan
  2. A special thank you to Mayor Munson of Sioux Falls, SD for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 21st.
  3. New to #disabilitygov. The YAI Network offers health & human services to people with disabilities in Puerto Rico... http://bit.ly/12jIsc
  4. Did you know caregiver stress appears to affect women more than men? Learn more: http://bit.ly/4sDVgJ
  5. New to #disabilitygov. NCDDR hosts free Webcasts on health statistics specific to individuals with disabilities http://bit.ly/2QWYeI
  6. Caring From a Distance - Holiday tips for caregivers: http://bit.ly/4sweq1 @wwwCFADorg
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Wednesday 11.18.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The road to a friend's house is never long." Danish proverb
  2. Asst Sec Martinez to be principal guest speaker at disability policy forum Nov. 17th at 10 AM http://www.dol.gov/odep/
  3. Think College to award 5 mini grants to UCEDDs to improve inclusive education for indiv w developmental disabilities http://bit.ly/30n1Da
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Gordon of Phoenix, AZ for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 28th.
  5. Check out the National Science Foundation's Research in Disabilities Education program @doktadivah http://bit.ly/24O42R
  6. Brk@8: FY 2010 ED applications for funding of support services to hlp college stdnts w disabilities due Dec 7 http://bit.ly/2M4xkw
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 11.17.09

  1. Brk@8: Check ODEP each month for updated employment stats. Want to understand what the numbers mean? http://bit.ly/nTrVw
  2. #DGovQtMe: "No President who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure." James K. Polk
  3. Commissioner Copps at Nov. 6 FCC National Broadband Plan Field hearing on access for ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/2DATDM
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Hickenlooper of Denver, CO for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 26th.
  5. Thank you for your feedback. We will try to improve our tweet #accessibility moving forward. @GMaune
  6. (In response to: GMaune: #blind #accessibility Using less abbrieviations will help screenreader users to understand your tweets better.@Disabilitygov)
  7. New to #disabilitygov. How to file an air travel complaint if you are a passenger with a disability http://bit.ly/3zpMmA
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Monday 11.16.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." Mark Twain
  2. How do employment supports help? Ck out SSA's The Red Book http://bit.ly/4qMZHx
  3. Chk out Medicaid Benefits survey data in yr area (info abt benefits cvrd, lmts, co-paymts, etc.) http://bit.ly/3X8UMd
  4. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov.
  5. Pathways to Housing in DC & Philadelphia serve homeless who hv serious mental illnesses. Lrn mr http://pthdc.org/
  6. We'd like to know - what makes Disability.gov valuable to you? Tweet @disabilitygov!
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 11.15.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Life was meant to be lived, & curiosity must be kept alive. One must nvr...turn his back on life." Eleanor Roosevelt
  2. Emergency Preparedness Tip #25: A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Learn mr hw to prepare http://bit.ly/39dvun
  3. A special thank you to Mayor Newsom of @SFGov @SFMODsquad for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 21st.
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #26: Learn if earthquakes are a risk in your area. See info from U.S. Geological Survey http://bit.ly/1Dqbdp
  5. FEMA offers Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation & Certification Program. Find out mr http://bit.ly/1AzF2W
  6. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 11.14.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I like to listen. I hv learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most ppl nvr listen." Ernest Hemingway
  2. A special thank you to Mayor Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh, PA for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 28th.
  3. Know of an org that's hlping yr community, esp ppl w disabilities or older Americans? Tweet @disabilitygov!
  4. Ck out the VA Board for Ppl w Disabilities' Voices & Visions newsletter. Article on healthcare reform http://bit.ly/4iweY5
  5. Thank you for nominating @disabilitygov for Twitter User of the Year @mbfortson http://mashable.com/owa #openwebawards
  6. (In response to:mbfortson Just nominated @Disabilitygov for Twitter User of the Year http://mashable.com/owa #openwebawards)
  7. Chk out #disabilitygov Research & Statistics undr a specific topic (i.e. emplymnt or civil rights) http://bit.ly/2m8Tpg @HammieHamHam
  8. (In response to: HammieHamHam @Disabilitygov Where can I find detailed stats a/b disability issues and NGOs? Doing a class project for a human rights class. Thx)
  9. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 11.13.09

  1. Brk@8: Oct BLS disability emplymt stats released http://bit.ly/WUBdw
  2. #DGovQtMe: "It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of othr ppl's business." Dolley Madison
  3. New video 10 Emplymt Myths is companion to 10 Small Business Mistakes, which dispels myths abt title III of ADA http://bit.ly/UfhDr
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Ryback of @CityMinneapolis for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 21st.
  5. DOJ releases 10 Emplymt Myths: Info Abt the ADA video. http://bit.ly/4iNner Online streaming version will be avail soon on ADA.gov
  6. Brk@8: Pres. Obama proclaims Nov as Military Family Mth http://bit.ly/2Mb4CH. See #disabilitygov resources http://bit.ly/17sxw6
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 11.12.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending." Jim Henson. Happy 40th #SesameStreet
  2. Did you knw a vitamin B12 deficiency can cause memory loss? Read NIA's Forgetfulness: Knwing When to Ask for Hlp http://bit.ly/1LXNhB
  3. New to #disabilitygov: National Alliance for Caregiving hlps incr public awareness of issues facing family caregivers http://bit.ly/1ZSTEJ
  4. A special thank you to Mayor White of @houstontxdotgov for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 23rd.
  5. Circle Cntr Adult Day Services hlps oldr adults & families in Richmond area by providing care & activities http://bit.ly/3Ov3Ql
  6. New to #disabilitygov: Hlth tips & othr info abt imprving the hlth & wellness of ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/4Dgcac
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 11.11.09

  1. Brk@8: For all the brave who have protected our nation. Read President Obama's Veterans Day proclamation http://bit.ly/1AgcXZ
  2. #DGovQtMe: "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
  3. Check out ED's Guide to Federal Student Aid 2009/10 for info on loans, grants & more http://bit.ly/3iXKBB
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Wetherington of Columbus, GA for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 22nd.
  5. Career Counselors: Toolkit answrs FAQs abt hw to advise high schl stdnts w disabilities on postsecondary options http://bit.ly/3LEh2p
  6. Brk@8: AHEAD call for proposals (d: Nov 15) for 2010 conference presenters. Lrn mr http://bit.ly/2GfCBK
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?

Tuesday 11.10.09

  1. Brk@8: E.S. Project ACTION audio conf (PPSAT series) Nov. 18 2:00 PM EST on Service Animals & Pub Transp http://bit.ly/22x6BF
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I can never consent to being dictated to." John Tyler
  3. USDA Target Ctr - use assistive tech to inc reading & writing productivity at wk. Watch http://bit.ly/1bjHYK
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Kruzan of Bloomington, IL for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 14th.
  5. RT @CBHarrington 11 Budget Tips for Travelers with Disabilities. http://tinyurl.com/m7aajd
  6. We'll try our best to shorten tweets to make it easier to RT. Some resources require longer descriptions @keithhosey
  7. RT @NCTI2 Free Webinar by DBTAC ADA Ctrs: Tips & Tricks 4 Efficient, Accessible Web Design, Nov 18 1PM CT http://ow.ly/AJAj
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday

Monday 11.09.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine." Lord Byron
  2. Did your city declare Disability.gov Day in October? See the official proclamations on www.disability.gov.
  3. RT @ntar New Webinar hosted by NTAR Ldrship Ctr on asset dvlpmt for ppl w disabilities. Highlights AK & IA http://bit.ly/2BmXwu
  4. Rebuilding Together hlps ppl w disabilities, disabled veterans and aging Americans stay in their homes http://bit.ly/4dYYTV
  5. Learn whether you are eligible for benefits from the Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program http://bit.ly/2mSRYf
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 11.08.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Evry man's life ends the same way. It's only the details of hw he lived & hw he died tht distinguish 1 man frm anthr" Hemingway
  2. Pres. Obama signs M.S. & J. B, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, offering new protections for ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/BdjHF
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #23: In some emergencies, you may be need to turn off your utilities. Mk sure you knw how.
  4. A special thank you to Mayor Bogaard of Pasadena, CA for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 20th.
  5. Emergency Preparedness Tip #24: During an emergency you may be asked to "shelter-in-place" or evacuate. Plan for both.
  6. Employers - what to consider when incldng employees w disabilities in yr emergency evacuation plans http://bit.ly/15QTms
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. @continuitycorp

Saturday 11.07.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Great necessities call forth great leaders." Abigail Adams
  2. President Obama recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month http://bit.ly/1p7c5
  3. Don't forget the Arc 2009 National Convention (Inspiring Innovation) is Nov. 11-14 in Pittsburgh, PA http://bit.ly/mUo8
  4. Happy 50 yrs Little City Foundation @LittleCityNews. Prgms hlp IL chldrn & adults w intellectual disabilities http://bit.ly/1vxArH
  5. A special thank you to Mayor Dean of Nashville, TN for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 22nd.
  6. How was our October issue of Disability Connection? Want to subscribe to our newsletter? Click here http://bit.ly/4bma8i
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 11.06.09

  1. Brk@8: DOL launches ePolicyWorks, a Web-based collaborative policy initiative to address disability emplymt barriers http://bit.ly/CFOV6
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Life's under no obligation to give us what we expect." Margaret Mitchell
  3. A special thank you to Mayor DeStefano, Jr. of New Haven, CT for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 23rd.
  4. Fact or Myth? People with PTSD cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job. Answer on AHW: http://bit.ly/rMuXZ
  5. Did you miss Sec. of Labor Solis's panel abt ppl w disabilities in the performing and visual arts? Watch the video: http://bit.ly/4fk0ES
  6. New IFA program launched by Little Caesars offers honorably discharged vets franchise opportunities. Learn more: http://bit.ly/w2KU4
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 11.05.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "We should never reach so high that would ever forget those who helped us get there." Will Rogers
  2. 29% of women caregivers hv passed up on a job promotion, training or assignment to fulfill caregiver duties. Lrn mr: http://bit.ly/1CMZLU
  3. A special thank you to County Executive Leggett of @MontgomeryCoMD for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 20th.
  4. RT @NAMICommunicate Lrn about the NAMI Connect Recovery Support Group http://bit.ly/10T5KI
  5. Borderline Personality Disorder, recog in 1980, was thght to occur on the border btwn psychotic & neurotic beh Lrn mr: http://bit.ly/1pviLh
  6. Caring From a Distance offers tips for long-distance caregivers: http://bit.ly/1ivAMS
  7. Brk@8: President Obama declares November National Diabetes Month http://bit.ly/3pzwoH
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 11.04.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Be happy. It's one way of being wise." Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
  2. OSERS provides guidance on discipline policies for students, esp those with disabilities http://bit.ly/4g5vJ5
  3. A special thank you to Mayor Abramson of @lousivillekygov for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 9th.
  4. College of Direct Support offers Teaching People w Developmental Disabilities course. See other course topics: http://bit.ly/46ozp1
  5. Did you knw apprx 12-16 of evry 1000 schl-age chldrn in metro Atlanta has an intellectual disability? CDC fact sheet: http://bit.ly/Hbgp3
  6. What education-related resources or topics would you like Disability.gov to tweet about?
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.

Tuesday 11.03.09

  1. Brk@8: Don't forget - Participate in United We Ride Ntnl Dialogue Nov 2-13th about imprving access to transportation: http://bit.ly/52xJW
  2. #DGovQtMe: "The people are the best guardians of their own rights." William Henry Harrison
  3. RT @iamtracylee Find Assistive Technology reuse locations around the US http://passitoncenter.org/locations/search.aspx
  4. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  5. FCTD offers Family Guide to Assistive Technology http://bit.ly/HODhe See othr hlpful resources at www.fctd.info
  6. Brk@8: A special thank you to Mayor Ballard of Indianapolis, IN for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 21st.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday

Monday 11.02.09

  1. Brk@8: Jan. 2010, you may qualify for extra help w Medicare prescription drug plan costs. See changes under MIPPA http://bit.ly/P79wT
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I hv read ovr a 100 books a yr & hv done so since I was 15 yrs old & evry book I've read has taught me somethng" Nicholas Sparks
  3. A special thank you to Mayor Piercy of Eugene, OR for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 17th.
  4. New to #disability gov. SSA hosts national Webinar abt benefits for Wounded Warriors, Nov 4, 2 PM EST http://bit.ly/3flZm3
  5. The Making Home Affordable Progrm offers the HARP and HAMP. Read the FAQs to see if you qualify: http://bit.ly/1T1CoB
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 11.01.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be...." Martha Washington
  2. Attn! New EEOC poster includes info abt the Genetic Info Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, effective Nov. 21. Ck it out: http://bit.ly/1cRfmE
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #21: Read emergency preparedness info on your city, county &/or state gov Web sites.
  4. Check out these emergency preparedness tips for people with developmental or cognitive disabilities http://bit.ly/15dpIt
  5. Emergency Preparedness Tip #22: All H2O of uncertain purity shld be treated before use. http://bit.ly/3Asp8z
  6. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.