October Twitter Tweets

October Twitter Tweets

Saturday 10.31.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere." Groucho Marx
  2. A special thank you to Mayor Daley of Chicago, IL for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 30th.
  3. New to #disabilitygov. VA & U.S. Olympic Committee launch Paralympic community initiative for veterans http://bit.ly/2fCobV
  4. Hosting an event? Make sure it's accessible http://bit.ly/3pcX80
  5. Jordan Thomas named one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes for 09. His foundation provides prosthetics for kids. Lrn mr: http://bit.ly/3SGZeU
  6. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 10.30.09

  1. Brk@8: Check out the Oct 2009 Disability.gov Day Proclamations on Disability.gov!
  2. #DGovQtMe: "You haven't lost your smile at all. It's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there." Unknown
  3. A special thank you to Mayor Littlefield of Chattanooga, TN for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 10th.
  4. Real life stories. Amanda C. used her Workforce Recruitment Program internship to launch a career in HR. Read mr http://bit.ly/41BcDV
  5. JAN states that the "typical" one-time cost of accommodation reported by employers is $600. See more findings: http://bit.ly/2rL1ZX
  6. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 10.29.09

  1. Brk@8: HHS will gives states more than $2.6 bill for Lw Income Home Energy Assistance Prog (LIHEAP) http://bit.ly/LpqZ9
  2. A special thank you to Mayor Euille of @AlexandriaVAGov for declaring Disability.gov Day on October 14th.
  3. #DGovQtMe: "It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts." Ella Fitzgerald
  4. Nov is American Diabetes Month. Did you knw 24 million children & adults in U.S. live with diabetes? @AmDiabetesAssn
  5. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in American adults. See a simulation: http://bit.ly/3Ebqy
  6. Hw do hearing aids & personal sound amplifying devices differ? PSAPs help non-hearing impaired consumers... http://bit.ly/3SYR5K
  7. Brk@8: Nov is National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers currently provide more than 80% of all long term care in the U.S.
  8. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 10.28.09

  1. Brk@8: Virginia declares October as Disability History Awareness Month http://bit.ly/4l4HNJ
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." Bill Cosby
  3. NLTS2's report details "The Post-High School Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities...." http://bit.ly/UWTRj
  4. Did you knw tht the GED was created in 1942 to support WWII soldiers? Other FAQs http://bit.ly/3RoLzJ
  5. Guide helps parents choose assistive technology for student with LD http://bit.ly/1w1ACh
  6. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.

Tuesday 10.27.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "It's easier to do a job right than explain why you didn't." Martin Van Buren
  2. What is covered by Section 255 (the Telecommunications Act)? http://bit.ly/2f4OIC
  3. Cost of a new vehicle w adaptive equipment = $20,000-$80,000. Lrn mr abt hw to adapt vehicle & avail cost savings http://bit.ly/4omSiF
  4. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  5. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday

Monday 10.26.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "...Every man is the architect of his own character." George Dana Boardman
  2. Find out how much you might receive from SNAP (Food Stamps) http://bit.ly/2Vsfaz
  3. FirstStep - a tool for case managers & outreach workers to help assist their clients who are homeless access Federal benefit programs http://bit.ly/2nMPAK
  4. Section 8 housing assistance programs help more than 1.4 million households in the United States http://bit.ly/1gMNzS
  5. Report lending discrimination (bc of race, gender, ntnl origin or disability) to HUD at 1-800-669-9777.
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 10.25.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak." Epictetus
  2. Emergency Preparedness Tip #19: Keep a smaller version of your emergency supply kit in your vehicle.
  3. Rebuilding Sustainable Communities w the Elderly & Disabled Ppl Aftr Disasters Conference July 12-15, 2010 http://bit.ly/3QqKFi
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #20: Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.
  5. Suggest a resource for #disabilitygov http://bit.ly/1Qrbdi or add #DGovRTMe. We may tweet abt your resource or story.
  6. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 10.24.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Opportunities multiply as they are seized." Sun Tzu
  2. Did you knw a new pwr wheelchr can cost $5,000-$25,000? The Wheelchair Recycler offers refurbished whlchrs http://bit.ly/41jR8k
  3. International Hearing Dog, Inc. trains dogs to assist deaf and ppl who are hard-of hearing at no cost to recipient http://bit.ly/185Jxb
  4. New multimedia project, BrainLine.org, offers info & resources abt preventing, treating & living w TBI. @brainline
  5. What's Next Mentoring Program hlps youth w disabilities in San Diego area. See if you have what it takes: http://bit.ly/3Aiq3r
  6. By 2030, 20% of all U.S. residents will be ovr age 65. NAIPC gives tips on living at home w a chronic condition: http://bit.ly/4gjvWB
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 10.23.09

  1. Brk@8: OPM to provide online training to hiring officials who will hlp level playing field for those w disabilities http://bit.ly/2xw6Oe
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be undrstd. Now is the time to undrstnd mr, so that we may fear less." Marie Curie
  3. Elaws Advisors, an interactive e-tool, that provides easy-to-understand info abt federal emplymt laws, incl FMLA http://bit.ly/2uhBTC
  4. @everydaydave Have you checked out Disability.gov's Job Bank section? Resources offer emplymt assistance & tips: http://bit.ly/2Fecho
  5. (In response to: everydaydave Good day, Happy 4th. Wanted 2 know if u had some tips or contacts that might be able 2 help me get on a path for getting a job. I have CP.)
  6. Report analyzes self-emplymt participation & outcomes by indiv w disabilities within the Fed/St Vocational Rehab Sys http://bit.ly/2t137V
  7. Brk@8: JAN is added to Path of Support Org in 2nd Life. Read more in JAN's Oct quarterly newsletter http://bit.ly/3XzIuC
  8. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 10.22.09

  1. Brk@8: Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. To show support wear sea green or ck out othr activities: http://bit.ly/2RAsC7
  2. #DGovQtMe: "If you want to get across an idea, wrap it up in a person." Ralph Bunche
  3. The stigma assoc w mental illness is fundamental to discrimination in housing, emplymt & insurance. It prevents treatmnt & impedes recovery.
  4. Read SAMSHA's Self-Disclosure and Its Impact on Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services: http://bit.ly/3WjEuH
  5. The Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnostic & Treatment (EPSDT) service provides hlthcare for indiv undr 21. Lrn mr: http://bit.ly/3YJyxe
  6. How do you choose quality healthcare? Lrn abt consumer ratings, clinical performance measures & accreditation http://bit.ly/26nNBg
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 10.21.09

  1. Brk@8: Oct 22 Join U.S. Labor Sec @HildaSolisDOL for a panel abt ppl w disabilities in the performing arts #NDEAM http://bit.ly/4ClRnW
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I believe in me more than anything in this world." Wilma Rudolph
  3. Many parents & educators believe standardized tests don't accurately reflect all students' abilities. Do you agree?
  4. Disability Studies for teachers examines topics & theme in history of disability in America http://bit.ly/2C1z24
  5. Parents, learn how to help students with LD pass high-stakes tests: http://bit.ly/3rN7Ec
  6. NCLD selected winners of 2009 Our Kids Count! Art competition, recognized artwork by chldrn w LD: http://bit.ly/oFWJh
  7. Brk@8: Oct issue of Disability Connection has #NDEAM theme "Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation." http://bit.ly/39AOvG
  8. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.

Tuesday 10.20.09

  1. Brk@8: CITA hosts Assistive Tech Day event Oct. 22 to showcase voice platforms for mobile applications. Learn more: http://bit.ly/23QdBz
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I've got big shoes to fill. This is my chance to do something. I have to seize the moment." Andrew Jackson
  3. Hlpful tool, TechMatrix, helps find ed & assistive tech products for students with special needs http://bit.ly/3ehCFK
  4. Did you know that accessible pedestrian signals are most frequently provided at request of ppl w visual impairments? http://bit.ly/3SbEIh
  5. Twitter doesn't meet Section 508 1194.21 or 1194.22 http://bit.ly/2hvcV1 but @AccessibleTwitr does. @FireInfoGirl
  6. (In response to: FireInfoGirl: @Disabilitygov Is Twitter 508 compliant?)
  7. Brk@8: ODEP Asst Sec Kathy Martinez officially sworn in Oct. 9 by @HildaSolisDOL See photos: http://bit.ly/3pYdTN
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday.

Monday 10.19.09

  1. Brk @ 8: Grant alert - HUD announces funding for Section 811 program. Deadline Nov. 16th. Learn more http://bit.ly/SgtcW
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door." Coco Chanel
  3. What do you think do you think of #disabilitygov I want to find housing? http://bit.ly/3XlH4l
  4. In Sept 2008 VA published new reg establishing #ALS as service connctd disease. Lrn FAQs before applying for benefits: http://bit.ly/13KiWr
  5. Don't forget to tell #disabilitygov. What is your favorite quote? #DGovQtME
  6. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.
  7. Brk@8: VA extends "Agent Orange" benefits to more veterans http://bit.ly/9q8Yh

Sunday 10.18.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching." Unknown
  2. Emergency Preparedness Tip #17: Include items for sanitation in your emergency supply kit such as toilet paper, soap, etc.
  3. Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace & the ADA. What questions can you ask? http://bit.ly/1tZg1e
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #18: Incl at least one complete change of clothing & footwear per person. Don't forget long pants/sleeves.
  5. Prevent fires, save lives. USFA fact sheet gives fire safety tips for older Americans. http://bit.ly/1gCjt5
  6. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 10.17.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue." James Monroe
  2. Have you ever heard of Senior Corps? Check it out: http://bit.ly/1YV365
  3. Including Samuel by Dan Habib airs on public TV. Docmntry abt the inclusion of ppl w disabilities. See area listings: http://bit.ly/7meqN
  4. What are you doing to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month? #NDEAM Let us know!
  5. New to #disabilitygov. AAASP, 1st interscholastic athletic governing body for stdnts w physical or visual impairments http://bit.ly/mAFqT
  6. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 10.16.09

  1. Brk@8: AbilityOne suggest activities to recognize program and #NDEAM http://bit.ly/9YCjj
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." Thich Nhat Hanh
  3. Wht is the AbilityOne Progrm? Provides fed contract opps for ppl who are blind or hv severe disabilities http://bit.ly/MuW0c
  4. Employers report accommodations are effective. See other JAN findings: http://bit.ly/2rL1ZX
  5. Mental Healthcare Providers: How do race & ethnicity relate to PTSD? http://bit.ly/DLjHe
  6. I have cancer. When am I covered by the ADA? How does that protect my job? #NBCAM http://bit.ly/4rl5HA
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 10.15.09

  1. Brk@8: Oct is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Join a Buddy Walk in your area http://bit.ly/3s6t2u @hecklece
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." Will Rogers
  3. Wht is Guillain-Barre syndrome? Answr: A rare med condition tht affects immune syst & nerves. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4XRfc
  4. KidsHealth helps children learn about their bodies, feelings & diff health conditions. Tab for teens too http://bit.ly/2Ser6h
  5. Starbright World offers social netwk for teens w chronic & life threatening med conditions at home or in hospital http://bit.ly/joFjy
  6. Brk @ 8: Oct. 16 is Ntnl Mammography Day. Find free or discounted screening mammograms near you: http://bit.ly/10opRu
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 10.14.09

  1. Brk@8: U.S. Education Sec Duncan issues statement in support of #NDEAM http://bit.ly/4Fc7us
  2. #DGovQtMe: "And in the end, it¿s not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln
  3. Free CAST #UDL online modules introduce theory, principles & applications for educators. Ck it out: http://bit.ly/SVDm0
  4. RT @DrNICHCY IDA fact sheets on #dyslexia and related language-based learning differences #ld http://ow.ly/sSyI
  5. Do-It Pals mentorship program helps young adults with disabilities transition to college by offering academic/career support http://bit.ly/2AbwnB
  6. Brk@8: AAPD launches new Disability Mentoring Day Web site. Check it out www.disabilitymentor.net
  7. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.

Tuesday 10.13.09

  1. Brk@8: NTAR releases issue brief: Entrepreneurship for Vets w Disabilities. Examines EBV at Syracuse http://bit.ly/WFWJl #NDEAM
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Even if I don't finish, we need other to continue. It's got to keep going without me." Terry Fox
  3. USDA TARGET Webcast: Discover how to magnify your computer http://bit.ly/3UYGci
  4. Learn how FTA Section 5310 grant program helps non-profits serve transportation needs of elderly & ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/uzy3r
  5. UATP offers free online trainings. Next training Oct. 14th on Assistive Tech for Low Vision RT @cpdusu http://bit.ly/6u0QQ
  6. Brk@8: Oct. 16th registration deadline for Homeless Veteran Summit (on Nov. 3-5) http://bit.ly/iMb9e
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday.

Monday 10.12.09

  1. Brk @ 8: ODEP Asst Sec Martinez asks 36 mayors (finalists in NOD's Accessibility America Awrd) to proclaim Disablity.gov Day in Oct.
  2. #DGovQtMe: "There is little success where there is little laughter." Andrew Carnegie
  3. Grant requirements depends on indiv grnt announcement. For additional info, try NAHC: http://bit.ly/DQq2P @jwilliamssr
  4. If non-med personal care = home care, fed sources would be HHS/ACF, HHS/CMS, HHS/AoA. Try searching Grants.gov. @jwilliamssr
  5. What are HUD homes? This answer & more in HUD's common questions from 1st time homebuyers http://bit.ly/2EMEM6
  6. Brk@8: Oct is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Remember Education + Opportunity = Full Participation http://bit.ly/7QlLW
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 10.11.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the ppl who made a diff in this world." Jim Henson
  2. ODEP Asst Sec Martinez to be interviewed on Channel 9 in Washington DC on Oct. 14 about disability emplymt issues.
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip 15: Keep at least a 3-day supply of water. At least 1 gallon per person per day.
  4. FEMA & many state gov's homeland sec & emergency services offices offer Special Medical Needs Shelters @nanarcr
  5. New to #disabilitygov. Bureau of Justice Statistics releases updated stats on Crime Against People w Disabilities http://bit.ly/jg6xe
  6. Emergency Preparedness Tip 16: Continue to think about your emergency kit and what supplies wld best suit your family.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 10.10.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." Margaret Mead
  2. The Campaign for Disability Employment What Can You Do PSA hits Youtube http://bit.ly/1iOeqR Pass it along!
  3. Chris Waddell 1st paraplegic to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro. One Revolution donates wheelchairs & handcycles worldwide. http://bit.ly/16HsAr @One_Revolution
  4. Disability.gov awarded GovDelivery Excellence in Communications for innovative Web 2.0 tech http://bit.ly/Xu3Me
  5. Wilderness Inquiry encourages ppl, incl those w disabilities to experience the outdoors. Check out opportunities for youth: http://bit.ly/YQ2dj
  6. What do we mean by term "disability"? National Service Inclusion Project explains how a disability impacts different ppl: http://bit.ly/KtLiQ
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 10.09.09

  1. Brk@8: Register for NCDDR Webcast "Emplymt Outcomes Aftr TBI: Does Race/Ethnicity Matter?" on Oct. 21 3:00 PM ET http://bit.ly/HEFqD
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Love yrslf first and evrythng else falls into line. You really hv to love yrslf to get anything done in this wrld." Lucille Ball
  3. BLS releases Sept stats (CPS) on the employment of people with disabilities http://bit.ly/WUBdw
  4. The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans w Disabilities is now accepting applications for its 2010 summer sessions: http://bit.ly/2HrbQ
  5. #DGovEvent: Get ready for Disability Mentoring Day on October 21st! Learn more from AAPD: http://bit.ly/cRp3N @Independence1st
  6. Brk@8: ODEP Asst. Sec Martinez will kick-off Disability Mentoring Day Launch celebration on Oct. 12 in Duluth, MN.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 10.08.09

  1. Brk@8: Workforce3One adds new Disability and Employment resource page in conj w #NDEAM http://bit.ly/jkZmf
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime's work, but it's worth the effort." Fred Rogers
  3. What is a cochlear implant and how does it work? Answer: http://bit.ly/pHb7s
  4. Did you know that fair complexion, skin or hair is not a diagnostic of albinism? The main test is an eye examination. Learn mr: http://bit.ly/13fqMM
  5. What do you think about Disability.gov's "I Want to Find Health Care" section? http://bit.ly/LDn19 #DGovFeedback
  6. Brk @ 8: HHS Sec Sebelius announced $40 mill to 69 grantees in 41 states & DC to hlp find & enroll eligible children in Medicaid or CHIP.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.

Wednesday 10.07.09

  1. Brk@8: President Obama announces new initiatives to ensure fair/equal access to employment for ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/BhBzT
  2. #DGovQtMe: "If your actions inspire othrs to dream mr, learn mr, do mr and become mr, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams
  3. #disabilitygov includes a financial aid section with scholarship, grants & loan opportunities. @aspence5 http://bit.ly/N7VPM
  4. (In response to: aspence5: @Disabilitygov If I am ON SSID, Can I GO TO School/tech or collage and get help!)
  5. Ticket to Work Program helps ppl ages 18-65 who receive SSDI or SSI obtain job training & other emplymt supports. Learn more: http://bit.ly/EzKjS @aspence5
  6. New site MyChildWithoutLimits.org hlps families of childrn w dvlpmental disabilities understand, plan & act http://bit.ly/bRp4Q
  7. Brk@8: Oct 4-10 National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. PACER offers new site Teens Against Bullying: http://bit.ly/Bjrk5
  8. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.

Tuesday 10.06.09

  1. Brk@8: Read President Obama's proclamation: National Disability Employment Awareness Month http://bit.ly/TzvsX #NDEAM
  2. #DGovQtMe: "I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him." Booker T. Washington (Courtesy @alourash)
  3. Have you tried CA's 2-1-1? Helps connect ppl to services in area, incl transportation http://bit.ly/2MysH1 @JohnG318
  4. Also check out CA transportation resources on #disabilitygov: http://bit.ly/2yHTly @JohnG318
  5. (In response to: JohnG318 @Disabilitygov looking for paratransit info in Irvine, CA. Interviewing for position there.)
  6. FTCD offers fact sheet on assistive technology and the IEP. Ask these questions to determine best AT devices: http://bit.ly/w4jrR
  7. National Accessible Travelers Database helps ppl w disabilities find accessible transportation. Search local providers: http://bit.ly/15X8DS
  8. What is CapTel? It's a new telephone tech that allows ppl to receive word-for-word captions of their convos. FAQs http://bit.ly/62utd
  9. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday.

Monday 10.05.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "If you can dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney
  2. Find listings for emergency shelters, transitional housing & mr. Ntnl Housing Database for the Homeless & Lw Income Ppl http://bit.ly/10sFr6
  3. Podcast explains 2008 changes to Ticket to Work regulations. Listen: http://bit.ly/uefJX
  4. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing bc of race, ntnl origin, religion, gender, family status & disability.
  5. How does the Fair Housing Act protect the rights of people with disabilities & others. Learn more about it: http://bit.ly/lENt3
  6. What is the earliest age that I can receive Social Security Disability Benefits? Answer: http://bit.ly/2IEpVF
  7. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday.

Sunday 10.04.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Benjamin Franklin
  2. New to #disabilitygov. AoA recommends 3-step approach to emergency readiness for older Americans & Caregivers http://bit.ly/1ZSTEJ
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #13: Stock up on non-perishable food. Make sure you hv enough to sustain each family member for 3 days.
  4. FEMA Accommodating Ppl w Disabilities in Disasters: A Ref Guide to Fed Law - Summarizes equal access requirements http://bit.ly/bFDv5
  5. Emergency Preparedness Tip #14: Check your first aid kit & replenish items. http://bit.ly/r6tgD
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Disaster Case Mgmt Implementation Guide hlps you organize & assess disaster-related needs http://tinyurl.com/yef5vhd
  7. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday.

Saturday 10.03.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "If you're not patient, you might become one." Unknown (Courtesy @morriscox)
  2. New to #disabilitygov. KS Commission on Disability Concerns. Find your state's NAGC contact: http://bit.ly/IEY35
  3. Wanted: Artists/grps w disabilities to perform at the International VSA arts Festival in DC. June 6-12, 2010 http://bit.ly/Jy91A
  4. Did you know Disability.gov also has a LinkedIn account? Employers & job seekers network with us! http://bit.ly/16vP1T
  5. Volunteer on Make a Difference Day Oct. 24th. AARP Create The Good will award $10,000 to hlp oldr ppl stay in their homes. http://bit.ly/1Aeujt
  6. Get ready for the holidays, MossRehab ResourceNet offers accessible travel tips & resources for travelers w disabilities & their families. http://bit.ly/1tXBri
  7. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday.

Friday 10.02.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Philosophy is common sense with big words." James Madison
  2. Did you know that there are special benefits avail for certain WWII veterans? See who qualifies: http://bit.ly/M5reQ
  3. JAN offers accommodations Webcast: "On the Job with Multiple Sclerosis." http://bit.ly/Dh4RC Text version: http://bit.ly/1iXaV4
  4. Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Owners: See different ways to seek federal government business opportunities. http://bit.ly/OBh6P
  5. Factsheet explains hw providing accessible transp for wkrs w disabilities is beneficial to employers http://bit.ly/31B1v0
  6. Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran. #1 Accelerated learning curve. See more: http://bit.ly/3j3F8j
  7. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday.

Thursday 10.01.09

  1. Brk@8: The NCD released its latest report, The Current State of Health Care for Ppl w Disabilities, on Sept. 30 http://bit.ly/16D2Hn
  2. #DGovQtMe: "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." Sir Francis Bacon (Courtesy @Concinnity1)
  3. Am I eligible for Medicare? Find out: http://bit.ly/ctLK6
  4. Spinal Cord Central: NSCIA & United Spinal Assoc partner to hlp ppl w spinal cord injury or disease. http://bit.ly/33NZM
  5. I can't afford my prescriptions. Free access to prescription assistance progs at PatientAssistance.com: http://bit.ly/awJHE @kookykathy
  6. (In response to: kookykathy @Disabilitygov:59 & got SSDI Mar'08, can't get Medicare til Sept'10. Hubby laid off, had to drop $741/mo COBRA! Can't afford COPDmeds/oxygen)
  7. and(In response to: loveunlimd @Disabilitygov I have a immed need for HELP WITH THE MEDICARE MEDIGAP prog 2500.00 limit is 2 RXs I didnt ask for MS the 809.00copay noway)
  8. Do you have Medicare? Do you hv lmtd income? You may be eligible for Extra Help to help pay costs of prescriptions. http://bit.ly/TILXQ
  9. Brk @ 8: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation PRC offers FREE comprehensive paralysis resource guide. Online version: http://bit.ly/vICyN
  10. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday.