September Twitter Tweets

September Twitter Tweets

Wednesday 9.30.09

  1. Brk@8: New to #disabilitygov. NICHY's 10 Basic Steps in Sp Ed explns hw a chld is a identified as hving a disability http://bit.ly/378Rdd
  2. #DGovQtMe: "What lies behind us & what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
  3. Have you heard about national Disability Mentoring Day? It promotes hands-on career dvlpmt for students w disabilities http://bit.ly/3lecrO
  4. Learn about what the laws & regulations say abt the inclusion of students w disabilities http://bit.ly/Q75IT @steelady13
  5. (In response to: steelady13: @Disabilitygov what R laws regarding inclusion (mainstreaming) &1:1 aides?Some districts state that aides R more restrictive not LRE)
  6. Univ. of WA video shows how to mk computer labs accessible for students with disabilities http://bit.ly/1tMmsy
  7. Brk@8: New to #disabilitygov. TASH 09 conference (Nov 17-21) cvrs inclusive ed, health & more http://bit.ly/4dQ84f
  8. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday.
  9. Disability Mentoring Day is a nationwide effort to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration.

Tuesday 9.29.09

  1. Brk@8: 09 NCTI Tech Innovators Conf (Nov. 16-17) answrs hw to use tech to hlp students w disabilities http://bit.ly/ZecZ2 RT @NCTI2
  2. (In response to: NCTI2 @Disabilitygov Tech Innovators Conference focuses on tech innovation 4 students w/disabilities. Nov 16-17 in DC http://tinyurl.com/mqcdhy)
  3. #DGovQtMe: "A hero is an ordinary indiv who finds strngth to persevere & endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." Christopher Reeves
  4. Questions about public transportation for ppl w disabilities? Call the FTA @ 1-888-446-4511 or e-mail FTA.ADAAssistance@dot.gov.
  5. Confused abt Web accessibility? WebAIM.org gives tips on HTML/rich media accessibility & more: http://bit.ly/Zszv8
  6. Business Owners: Did you knw you may qualify for a tax incentive to imprv accessibility, incl transp modifications? http://bit.ly/uEbfe¿
  7. ALLTech's equipment demo & loaner prog provides short-term, no cost loans of assistive tech. Chk it out: http://bit.ly/DU8gR
  8. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday.
  9. What do you think about Disability.gov's "I Want to Learn About Assistive Technology" section? http://bit.ly/SJSRx #DGovFeedback

Monday 9.28.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new." Og Mandino
  2. What is your favorite quote? Tell Disability.gov by adding #DGovQtMe to your response. We'll post a new quote every day.
  3. HOPWA is a Fed program dedicated to the housing needs of ppl living w HIV/AIDS. Get help from a local HOPWA prog: http://bit.ly/39M8K4
  4. How does SSA determine if you are disabled? Learn about their process: http://bit.ly/1aQpgM (@ConsiderThis1)
  5. (In response to: ConsiderThis1: Why can some1 w/a disability as defined by ADA not get SS disability? RT @Disabilitygov #disabilitygov Wht ? do u wnt answerd next wk?)
  6. Have questions about home modification? See FAQs from the Ntnl Resource Ctr for Supportive Housing & Home Mod. http://bit.ly/3E03gJ
  7. What can I do if my applic. for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income is denied? The appeals process: http://bit.ly/V2n6o
  8. #disabilitygov tweets benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What question do you want answered next week?

Sunday 9.27.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." Henry Ford
  2. Emergency Preparedness Tip #11: Learn your employer's emergency preparedness plan.
  3. Red Cross provides info on preparing people with disabilities and other special needs for disasters. http://bit.ly/rW7xH
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #12: Keep enough supplies in your home to last for at least 3 days. http://bit.ly/30HcSp
  5. Prepare.org gives tips for people with service animals or pets during an emergency. http://bit.ly/GO4l0
  6. #disabilitygov tweets emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. What question do you want answered next week?

Saturday 9.26.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A leader is a dealer in hope." Napoleon Bonaparte
  2. Don't forget...suggest a resource for Disability.gov from your state: http://tinyurl.com/many85
  3. Learn more about Disability.gov. Listen to our interview on Dialogues with Dan: http://bit.ly/uSGhQ
  4. AAPD accepts applications for 2010 Hearne Award, recognizing emerging ldrs within ntnl cross-disability rights mvmt. http://bit.ly/KOzRC
  5. #DGovEvent: RRCI 1st annual Southern UT Unity Summit, Oct. 26th examines disability-related issues (Courtesy @utahrrci) http://bit.ly/GDzB8
  6. (In response to: utahrrci: @Disabilitygov #DGovEvent Our Southern Utah Unity Summit (info halfway down page at www.rrci.org))
  7. Free Webcourse identifies how to accommodate the needs of a customer w a disability while providing a high lvl of customer service. http://bit.ly/4XUi5
  8. Jerry McGill shares experience with Mobility International USA's exchange program to Russia. http://bit.ly/6fgaH
  9. #disabilitygov tweets independent living resources and info every Saturday. What question do you want answered next week?

Friday 9.25.09

  1. Brk@8: ODEP & ETA will hold national WIA listening session for disability stakeholders on Oct. 1 starting at 2 PM ET. http://tiny.cc/V0QsX
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Old minds are like old horses...you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order." John Adams
  3. Right to Work law gives employees rght to decide whether to join or financially support a union. Read facts: http://bit.ly/QguzG @aspence5
  4. (In response to: aspence5: @Disabilitygov Does "Right too Work" Pay or Help ppl on SSid gO TO School or take class's On Line!! to help them return to work,.)
  5. For scholarship and grants, check Disability.gov's Financial Aid section under Education. @aspence5 http://bit.ly/RtDDu
  6. New to #disabilitygov. Esp. for HR prof. How the lack of Web accessibility affects the emplymt of ppl w disabilities http://bit.ly/2SQWpm
  7. The Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK, ext 1). Vets in emotional crisis can access free, 24/7 trained counselors.
  8. New to #disabilitygov. Online recruitment tool for college graduates w disabilities. Browse jobs, post resume. http://bit.ly/u8mXf
  9. #disabilitygov tweets veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What question do you want answered next week?

Thursday 9.24.09

  1. Brk@8: Medicare open enrollment begins Nov. 15th. Ppl can add, drop or chng prescrptn drug coverage. http://tiny.cc/HFCR9
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time." Steven Wright. (Courtesy @BallingerRTO)
  3. Did you knw in most states, chldrn from birth to 19 can receive free or low-cost hlth insurance? Find your state here: http://tiny.cc/I8yLo
  4. Children's Craniofacial Assoc family netwrking program helps ppl w chldrn w facial differences connect & share. http://tiny.cc/niJsx
  5. Brk@8: NFC's "How to Prevent Medication Mishaps." Register for free Nov. 12th Webinar for family caregivers. http://tiny.cc/7tZke
  6. #disabilitygov tweets health-related resources and info every Thursday. What question do you want answered next week?

Wednesday 9.23.09

  1. Brk@8: Living w Dwn Syndrome? NDSS My Great Story campaign wants your inspirational story for online storybook. http://tiny.cc/RoaDY
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." George Washington Carver
  3. New to #disabilitygov. UDL helps educators w model lessons http://tiny.cc/qTaCe for stdnts w disabilities. http://tiny.cc/WGZKF @hecklece
  4. (In response to: hecklece @Disabilitygov re: education - how about resource for universal design for education?)
  5. Watch a demonstration on Edutopia.org of the latest assistive tech devices tht help students w visual impairments. http://tiny.cc/wNJUh
  6. (In response to: norwoodsworld: Any new tech for visually impaired? RT @Disabilitygov: #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info.What question?)
  7. Did you knw Down Syndrome was named aftr Dr John L. Down in 1887? In 1959 an xtra chromosme was identified as the cause http://tiny.cc/sIug9
  8. Sec of Ed Duncan's I Am What I Learn contest asks stdnts age 13+ to mk videos about how ed will help achieve dreams http://tiny.cc/AwbgJ
  9. Myth: Chldrn w Dwn Syndrome must be placed in segregated sp ed programs. Fact: Current trnd is for full inclusion. See more M & Fs: http://tiny.cc/1HDg7
  10. Brk@8: Disability statistics from NAEP provides info on ed activities of chldrn w disabilities. New to #disabilitygov http://tiny.cc/OOsrF
  11. #disabilitygov tweets education resources and info every Wednesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Tuesday 9.22.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Be anything you want to be, but don't be dull." Frank Robinson (Courtesy @Concinnity1)
  2. Safercar.gov explains how to minimize air bag risk & injury for ppl with medical conditions. http://tiny.cc/n2f0s
  3. Help Pass It On Center dvlp an emergency resp system based on existing U.S. netwk of AT Centers. Take their survey: http://tiny.cc/r0GD0
  4. Easter Seals offer school admin "Travel Training for Stdnt Success." It explains hw to use fixed route public transp http://tiny.cc/2GDu4
  5. Ck out NCDAE Webcast on designing Web content that is accessible to users w cognitive disabilities. http://tiny.cc/qsRdb
  6. Common myth: Web accessibility only helps ppl w disabilities. Fact: Accessibility also helps those w slow dial-up cnct, esp in rural areas.
  7. #disabilitygov tweets technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Monday 9.21.09

  1. Brk@8: VA Advisory Committee holds mtg on Sept. 21-22 in DC to review info/response to service-related disabilities http://tiny.cc/1eZOy
  2. #DGovQtMe: "It always seems impossible until it's done." Nelson Mandela
  3. @rrreeefff Check housing resources in California on #disabilitygov http://tiny.cc/Ylczr
  4. (In response to: rrreeefff @Disabilitygov where are some ADA apartments in the Bay Area of CA?)
  5. Presentation Brief provides guidance on making historic properties accessible while preserving their historic character http://tiny.cc/ZdWv9
  6. Brk@8: HUD offers $20 mil indpndt living grants thrgh Service Coordinator Prgm to help elderly & ppl w disabilities http://tiny.cc/1MQdc
  7. Did you know that unemplymt benefits are subject to Fed income taxes & must be reported on your Fed income tax return?
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What question do you want answered next week?

Sunday 9.20.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself." Eleanor Roosevelt
  2. Ready.gov brochure gives preparation tips for people with disabilities. http://tiny.cc/HJwyM
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #9: Practice, practice & practice your planned evacuation route.
  4. What is your favorite quote? Tell Disability.gov by adding #DGovQtMe to your response. We'll post a new quote every day.
  5. Emergency Preparedness Tip #10: Work with your community. Decide who will check up on elderly or neighbors w disabilities.
  6. Think we're missing a valuable resource? Add #DGovRTMe to your tweet. Learn more about our guidelines: http://tiny.cc/eNWaA
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. What question do you want answered next week?

Saturday 9.19.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend" Martin Luther King
  2. News Alert! 4 talented musicians w disabilities will win the VSA Arts Interntnl Young Soloist Award. Apply by Nov 16 http://tiny.cc/S6sDw
  3. The ARC's annual conf in Pittsburgh Nov 11-14. Inspiring Innovation: With Adversity Comes Opportunity. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/U97GH
  4. New to #disabilitygov. PKS Kids raises awareness for early diagnoses of children w Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) http://tiny.cc/uj8Wq
  5. Don't forget...suggest a resource for Disability.gov from your state: http://tinyurl.com/many85
  6. Virginia Voice broadcasts readings from more than 130 print & online pubs for ppl w physical/visual disabilities http://tiny.cc/b2ZzE
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet independent living resources and info every Saturday. What question do you want answered next week?

Friday 9.18.09

  1. Brk@8: The Real Warriors Campaign has new message board for Vets, families & others to share info about TBI & PTSD. http://tiny.cc/ntkaY
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
  3. VISIONS provides free job placement, rehab & ed progrms & services for ppl who are blind or visually impaired http://tiny.cc/MDE0K
  4. Vets with spinal cord injuries can visit VetsFirst for self-help guide about VA benefits, claims & health care. http://tiny.cc/HKeeq
  5. Explore in-demand jobs on Career Voyages. See which careers top the list in your state http://tiny.cc/ER3dC
  6. Brk@8: JAN offers Dec Webcasts on fed hiring & emplymt of ppl w disabilities & reasonable accommd process http://tiny.cc/or4uM
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What question do you want answered next week?

Thursday 9.17.09

  1. Brk@8: HHS awards $35 mil to states to help increase adoptions, particularly for chldrn w disabilities http://tiny.cc/lqmxZ
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world." Remembering Norman Borlaug
  3. Sept. 21st is World Alzheimer's Day! #disabilitygov adds guide, "Caring for a person w Alz's Disease." Also avail in Sp http://tiny.cc/kzEVv
  4. #DGovEvent: Do you know of a disability-related event, nationwide or local, that you'd like Disability.gov to highlight?
  5. NIH offers videos about caring for someone with Alz's http://tiny.cc/gLFaE
  6. Did you knw Albert Einstein's son, Eduard, was diagnosed with schizophrenia? Learn about symptoms, causes & treatments http://tiny.cc/VQldd
  7. Brk@8: Comment on proposed ntnl hlth obj, incl those related to disabilities at HHS's Healthy People 2020 Public Mtgs http://tiny.cc/9HoI6
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet health-related resources and info every Thursday. What question do you want answered next week?

Wednesday 9.16.09

  1. Brk@8: It's AD/HD Awareness Week. CHADD wants you to twt reasons why early detection is important #Reasons RT @petequily
  2. (In response to: petequily @Disabilitygov yes please highlight #ADHD awareness week happening this week starting today bit.ly/4ihuv)
  3. #DGovQtMe: "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Thomas Jefferson
  4. Need help paying for college or a career/vocational school? Dept of Ed reviews fed aid progms & how to apply: http://tiny.cc/ghOf1
  5. Article from CHADD's Attention Magazine, "Tips on Returning to College for Adults with AD/HD" explains how to find support on your campus. http://tiny.cc/RsQsG
  6. #DGovAnswr: @USLtraining Try contacting some of these organizations. See Utah state resources on #disabilitygov. http://tiny.cc/m9Nvs
  7. (In response to: USLtraining: Looking for trainer re: library services for folks w/ disabilities #disabilitygov)
  8. Did you know Asperger's Disorder is considered different than autism by the APA? Learn more from the Autism Society of Ame: http://tiny.cc/2Ssd8
  9. Featured resource: Enhancing AZ's Parent Networks offers ed services & resources for families of chldrn w disabilities http://tiny.cc/7s4tN
  10. Brk@8: Info on autism services nationwide , inclding # of childrn who received care. Chk your state http://tiny.cc/aRTqO
  11. #disabilitygov will tweet education resources and info every Wednesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Tuesday 9.15.09

  1. Brk@8: The FCC wants your opinion on their National Broadband Plan. Discuss, evaluate & rank ideas on Ideascale http://tiny.cc/0Srix
  2. #DGovQtMe: "..Ppl will forget wht you said, ppl will forget wht you did, but ppl will never forget how you made them feel" Maya Angelou
  3. Twitter Buzz: www.accessibletwitter.com. Read why Dennis Lembree created the accessible Twitter application: http://tiny.cc/qc3ex
  4. How does Section 508 improve access to electronic & info tech for ppl w disabilities? Read Access Board's brochure: http://tiny.cc/bQQJX
  5. #disabilitygov adds Disability Law Lowdown ASL video podcast on the Air Carrier Access Act. Avail in Spanish too. http://tiny.cc/jerbl
  6. Youtube video explains how assistive technology can increase independence for people with disabilities. http://tiny.cc/z3sJZ
  7. Brk@8: New to #disabilitygov! 2-day session (Nov. 3-4) about comprehensive ADA paratransit eligibility requirements. http://tiny.cc/xkvMs
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What question do you want answered next week?
  9. Free adm to 2nd Annual NYC Lighthouse Intrntnl Tech Expo Sept 17 abt assistive & accessible tech for ppl w vision loss http://tiny.cc/z0mSx

Monday 9.14.09

  1. Brk @ 8: NCD seeking ppl w disabilities to help shape disability policies & programs. Deadline for appl: Oct. 15, 2009 http://tiny.cc/GQMBt
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." George Washington
  3. Think we're missing a valuable resource? Add #DGovRTMe to your tweet. Learn more about our guidelines: http://tiny.cc/eNWaA
  4. The Arc Roommates Program helps ppl w disabilities, their families & othrs in the disability field find roommates. http://tiny.cc/bHkKw
  5. #DGovEvent: Do you know of a disability-related event, nationwide or local, that you'd like Disability.gov to highlight?
  6. #disabilitygov adds fact sheet about social security eligibility requirements for ppl living with HIV/AIDS. http://tiny.cc/WE4ZD
  7. Turning 18? CA-Resource Disability Benefits 101.org explains how benefits programs change at age 18. Learn more http://tiny.cc/GZ7IF
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What question do you want answered next week?

Sunday 9.13.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A goal without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  2. Check out the Ready Campaign PSAs, coinciding with National Preparedness Month: http://tiny.cc/y5imv
  3. Emergency Preparedness Tip #7: Have chldrn? Ask for a copy of their school's emergency plan. Also learn about disaster plans at wk.
  4. The Red Cross launches Do More Than Cross Your Fingers campaign to prepare ppl for emergencies. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/HeDbF
  5. Emergency Preparedness Tip #8: Teach your children how & when to call 9-1-1 or your local Emergency Medical Service for help.
  6. #disability.gov adds resources on preparedness planning for home health care providers. Chk it out: http://tiny.cc/9Fjtk
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. What question do you want answered next week?

Saturday 9.12.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Plan your work and work your plan." Mary Kay Ash (Courtesy @Tellab77)
  2. If you know an org near you doing good work for ppl w disabilities let us know: http://tinyurl.com/many85
  3. WA Univ School of Med study seeks participants with sensory and/or mobility impairments. Take survey: http://tiny.cc/wNew8
  4. New #disabilitygov resource: National Consortium on Physical Education & Recreation for Indiv w Disabilities http://tiny.cc/RfxXB
  5. Visiting DC? Smithsonian's quick reference site gives accessibility info for its 16 museums & othr public facilities http://tiny.cc/26V0N
  6. NEW State Resource: ACHIEVA provides services & support for ppl w disabilities & their families in Western PA http://tiny.cc/zJSWD
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet independent living resources and info every Saturday. What question do you want answered next week?

Friday 9.11.09

  1. Brk @ 8: Free Teleseminar: 10 Secrets Every Job Seeker w a Disability Needs to Know. Sept. 16 1:00 PM EST http://tiny.cc/fgHLP
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Be LARGER than your task." Orison Swett Marden (Courtesy @Concinnity1)
  3. What is your favorite quote? Tell Disability.gov by adding #DGovQtMe to your response. We'll post a new quote every day.
  4. 14% of sm biz owners are Veterans, 7% of those owners have service-related disabilities. SBA facts about sm businesses: http://tiny.cc/isc8X
  5. Marriot Foundation's Bridges...From School to Work program helps recent graduates with disabilities find emplymt http://tiny.cc/sZGDf
  6. Homes for Our Troops builds or adapts homes for Vets w serious disabilities/injuries. See completed & current projects: http://tiny.cc/mY6gn
  7. Brk @ 8: 2nd annual Ntnl Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Sept. 20-25 in San Diego. New to #disabilitygov http://tiny.cc/P7pBh
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What question do you want answered next week?

Thursday 9.10.09

  1. Brk @ 8: CDC alert - Parents can protect children w/ chronic health problems frm risk of flu complications: http://tiny.cc/zsKMI
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Lots of ppl wnt to ride w you in the limo, but wht you wnt is someone who will tke the bus w you whn the limo brks dwn." @Oprah
  3. No insurance? Visit a federally-funded health center. Pay what you can afford, based on your income. Find a ctr: http://tiny.cc/uhqqC
  4. HHS IG releases report on power wheelchairs in Medicare program: Supplier Acquisition Costs & Services http://tiny.cc/EQjjP
  5. I don't want to live in a nursing home. What other long-term care options do I have? http://tiny.cc/DaslV
  6. Questions about prescriptions and specific conditions? MedlinePlus offers a medical encyclopedia & dictionary http://medlineplus.gov/.
  7. Medline Plus also offers articles on disability-related health topics. Chk out section on dvlpmental disabilities: http://tiny.cc/F0ncd
  8. Learn about developmental milestones - what shld your children be able to do at ages 3, 6 and 12 months. http://tiny.cc/OicGR
  9. Brk @ 8: New to #disabilitygov HHS & CDC release info about the flu for ppl with certain med conditions. Prepare: http://tiny.cc/s2qsj
  10. #disabilitygov will tweet health-related resources and info every Thursday. What question do you want answered next week?

Wednesday 9.09.09

  1. Brk @ 8: Early release of $11 billion+ Recovery Act fnds help supprt career trnsition srvices for stdnts w disabilities http://tiny.cc/YCzLf
  2. #DGovQtMe: "If you ever think we are too small to make a difference, try spending the night cooped up with a mosquito." Swahili proverb
  3. Don't Miss! HHS Live Webcast (www.flu.gov) for parents & chld care providers on H1N1 w emphasis on chlrn w high risk med conditions 1 PM EDT
  4. Did you know that boys are 3 times more likely than girls to have AD/HD. Learn more from the NICHY fact sheet: http://tiny.cc/PXE7b
  5. ADA Audio conference Sept. 15th "Best Accommodation Practices for Students w ASD" New to #disabilitygov http://tiny.cc/fJYF7
  6. Hands & Voices helps improve educ & social outcomes for chldrn who are deaf or hh. Families find a chapter near you: http://tiny.cc/BvFIj
  7. (In response to: deafmom @Disabilitygov Add Hands & Voices www.handsandvoices.org. Parent-driven org provides non-biased support for families w deaf/hh kids.)
  8. Univ of WA video: High school students w disabilities suggest how to make science activities more accessible. http://tiny.cc/SzQJF
  9. Brk @ 8: Grant announcements from Dpt of Ed to skills of paraprofessionals who serve students with disabilities http://tiny.cc/cnOwY
  10. #disabilitygov will tweet education resources and info every Wednesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Tuesday 9.08.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be." Abraham Lincoln
  2. #disabilitygov will tweet technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Monday 9.07.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "A leader's job is to make people's strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant." Peter Drucker (Courtesy #ogi)
  2. What is your favorite quote? Tell Disability.gov by adding #DGovQtMe to your response. We'll post a new quote every day.
  3. SSA offers Child Disability Starter Kit to help parents prepare for disability interview or online application http://tiny.cc/XycuM
  4. New to #disabilitygov. The PhonenixGroup helps educate public about issues faced by Vets & ppl who are homeless http://tiny.cc/hBwTW
  5. Earn too much to qualify for Medicaid? See if your family qualifies for SCHIP. http://tiny.cc/luNAo
  6. What types of housing vouchers are available to ppl w disabilities? http://tiny.cc/QeaLl
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet benefits and housing resources and info every Monday. What question do you want answered next week?

Sunday 9.06.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "Wht keeps u gng isn't some fine destntn but the road u are on & the fact u knw hw to drive." B Kingsolver (Courtesy @alexislyon)
  2. DOJ released new status report on ADA Enforcement activities. http://tiny.cc/cWYPx
  3. September is National Preparedness Month: Prepare, Plan & Stay Informed.
  4. Emergency Preparedness Tip #5: Plan ahead for pets & service animals. Do not leave them behind. Red Cross tips: http://tiny.cc/zXHlu
  5. Ready.gov factsheet details Emergency Preparation Tips for Older Americans http://tiny.cc/ESHbH
  6. Emergency Preparedness Tip #6: Review your plan every 6 mths. Update numbers, chk supplies & practice escape routes.
  7. Think we're missing a valuable resource? Add #DGovRTMe to your tweet. Learn more about our guidelines: http://tiny.cc/eNWaA
  8. #disabilitygov will tweet emergency preparedness resources and info every Sunday. What question do you want answered next week?

Saturday 9.05.09

  1. #DGovQtMe: "You cannot hope to build a better wrld without [sharing] a general resp for all humanity...." Marie Curie (Courtesy @seaurchan)
  2. Dreams for Kids' Extreme Recess helps children w disabilities participate in adaptive sporting events http://tiny.cc/OmFtd
  3. Assoc of Programs for Rural Independent Living Annual Conference Oct. 10-12. in Puerto Rico. For more info, visit: http://tiny.cc/sSnPx
  4. What is the Foster Grandparents Program? Learn how you can volunteer:
  5. Alzheimer's Assoc year-round Memory Walk raises awareness See local teams: http://tiny.cc/aF31j Learn the alz signs: http://tiny.cc/76ZdS
  6. Don't forget...suggest a resource for Disability.gov from your state: http://tinyurl.com/many85
  7. #disabilitygov will tweet independent living resources and info every Saturday. What question do you want answered next week?

Friday 9.04.09

  1. Brk @ 8: DOL's Project SEARCH for DC students w cognitive disabilities. Learn more http://tiny.cc/mE8QE. See photos: http://tiny.cc/GtilT
  2. #DGovQtMe: "The hardest part is overcoming the belief that we are not productive." (Courtesy @safetybiz)
  3. #DGovAnswr: Check w the Sept 11th Families' Assoc list of family counseling & support groups http://tiny.cc/YLikZ (@safetybiz)
  4. (In response to: safetybiz: @Disabilitygov I am looking for a 9/11 support group in Tampa Florida.)
  5. New Resource Alert #disabilitygov Check out emplymt success stories about ppl who are deaf or hard of hearing http://tiny.cc/anN75
  6. Are you a disabled Vet? DAV's Hospital Service Coordinators help transp Vets to VA med facilities. Find your local HSC http://tiny.cc/6tXH8
  7. Myth: Hiring employees w disabilities increases wkrs compensation insurance rates.
  8. Fact: Insurance rates are based on relative hazards of operation & the org's accident experience, not on whether wkrs have disabilities.
  9. #disabilitygov adds fact sheet to help ppl w disabilities, who want to start a business, find assistance & support: http://tiny.cc/w3RX1
  10. #disabilitygov will tweet veteran and employment resources and info every Friday. What question do you want answered next week?

Thursday 9.03.09

  1. Brk @ 8: HHS Sec Sebelius releases Health Insurance Reform: Protecting Coverage & Strngthning Medicare rpt http://tiny.cc/Gerxq (@GroupGuy)
  2. (In response to: GroupGuy: @Disabilitygov I think you owe it to the American people to elaborate on the impact of Health Reform on Medicare advantage recipients #tcot)
  3. #DGovQtMe: "The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die." Ted Kennedy (Courtesy @mbfortson)
  4. Myles Davis learns to run "foot ovr foot" since losing his leg to cancer 12 yrs ago. Watch http://tinyurl.com/kotuyb RT DMC_Rehab
  5. (In response to: DMC_Rehab: @Disabilitygov inspiring and emotional video of amputee learning to run at Rehab Institute of Michigan. Watch here http://tinyurl.com/kotuyb)
  6. DMC '09 Amputee Walking School offers free one-day clinics to teach amputees how to wlk/run. Next: Oct. 29 in Detroit http://tiny.cc/1gkbd
  7. NIH stem cell research, read FAQs http://tiny.cc/hgKgT Stem cell research studies, chk www.clinicaltrials.gov (@TheonlyYoungE @rrreeefff)
  8. (In response to: rrreeefff: @Disabilitygov how to learn more about stem cell research and how to get involved in treatment... #Disabilitygov how much does it cost to get a stem cell injection?)
  9. New Resource Alert! #disabilitygov adds Well Spouse Assoc - offers support for spouses & prtnrs of ppl w disabilities. http://tiny.cc/EvZxu
  10. Eminnea Inc. offers SMASpace, social networking site for the SMA community. Check out other services: http://tiny.cc/3rFQJ @eminnea
  11. Brk @ 8: Check out weekly updates on health care reform from HHS Sec Sebelius. http://tiny.cc/9UDcC
  12. #disabilitygov will tweet health-related resources and info every Thursday. What question do you want answered next week?

Wednesday 9.02.09

  1. Brk @ 8: Submit comments on proposed ED regultns affecting HEA & ppl w intellectual disabilities by Sept 21 New on #disabilitygov http://tiny.cc/MRPAj
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Nothing about us, without us." -Disability Rights Advocate Philosophy- (Courtesy @Independence1st
  3. Featured resource on #disabilitygov¿Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Learning Through Listening program http://tiny.cc/fz2zT
  4. New to #disabilitygov: PEPNet College Guide for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students. Check it out http://tiny.cc/XMxnN
  5. Search NLS Kids Zone catalog for audio, braille & print books for children w disabilities preschool thrgh grade 8 http://tiny.cc/giohQ
  6. Think we need to tweet a valuable resource? Add #DGovRTMe to your tweet. Learn more about our guidelines: http://tiny.cc/eNWaA
  7. AUCD annual conference Nov. 8-10 in D.C. Registration ends Oct. 25 http://tiny.cc/Y6e4R New to #disabilitygov
  8. Brk @ 8: White House releases "What's In Reform for You" Quiz. Answrs show what health reform will do for you http://tiny.cc/PkkGN
  9. #disabilitygov will tweet education resources and info every Wednesday. What question do you want answered next week?

Tuesday 9.01.09

  1. Brk @ 8: New TARGET Discovery Series "Discover How to Caption YouTube Videos" Sept. 9th at 1 PM ET http://tiny.cc/XeZ1o
  2. #DGovQtMe: "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all." Helen Keller (Courtesy @syard)
  3. TSA provides information on the airport screening process and flying with a service animal http://tiny.cc/9C3PD
  4. Featured resource on #disabilitygov¿DC Public Library Adaptive Services Division http://tiny.cc/UV1in
  5. Discover the World of Custom Made Ergonomic Seating. Watch the TARGET Discovery Series: http://tiny.cc/FPrgP
  6. Learn how Helping Hands trains capuchin monkeys to help people with severe mobility disabilities. Monkey College video: http://tiny.cc/zU1z7
  7. Resources for artists/musicians/performers on VSA arts. Info about artist supplies and adaptive tools. http://tiny.cc/UcEZD
  8. #DGovAnswr: Delta Society Registered Pet Prtnrs Directory lists trainers & service animal teams in your area http://tiny.cc/Ilo5k @Tellab77
  9. (In response to: Tellab77: @disabilitygov - Where can I find more resources on service animals for people with special needs?? I am researching for emergency managemnt)
  10. Brk @8: Sept. 30th Audio Conf. Overview of Senior Transportation From Admin on Aging. Register by Sept. 21st http://tiny.cc/tY0Ls
  11. #disabilitygov will tweet technology & transportation resources and info every Tuesday. What question do you want answered next week?