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by RJ Moshay
Changes are on the horizon in Employment First, and the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) stands ready to help navigate these uncharted waters at its upcoming two-day regional institute in Atlanta, November 2-3, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown.
For...
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by RJ Moshay
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The campaign is led by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year.
Great strides are...
Graham-Cassidy Update
We did it! We advocated so well and so hard that the Senate will not be voting on the Graham-Cassidy bill! This is exciting news and we should all be feeling very proud.
That said, we have been here before. We have celebrated only to learn weeks later that a healthcare...
Calling all Medicaid Advocates!WHAT: The U.S. Senate Finance Committee will be holding a hearing on the Graham-Cassidy bill on Monday at 2 pm. The hearing record needs to be filled with strong statements of opposition from organizations and individuals and stories of the devastating...
Congress Returns to Work
Congress is back in Washington, D.C. this week after their August recess. While the Senate was unable to pass any healthcare legislation before going on recess, the healthcare debate is still alive and well in Washington DC. Where some Senators are trying to revive...
With Congress in recess for the month of August, now is the time to make your appointments and attend town hall meetings to raise your voice. We must make sure our US Senators and US Representatives understand how important Medicaid is to us here in Georgia. With cuts to Medicaid proposed in...
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By Brandon Winfield
The journey to where I am now all started nearly a decade ago. As far back as I can remember, my love for dirt bikes trumped everything else. I got my first bike at five years old, crashed really hard one time and retired ... for about five years. I got my next dirt bike...
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By Pat Nobbie, PhD, Mia’s mom
It’s conference season. I travel the country and talk to families, people with disabilities, providers, and academics about what’s happening. This summer, the theme is social determinants of health – the impact that employment, stable, safe and affordable housing,...
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By Jennifer Bosk
Grassroots efforts are building stronger communities in both Macon and Lawrenceville by showcasing the talents and work skills of people with disabilities. These successful efforts are promoting awareness, changing attitudes and encouraging inclusion among everyday citizens –...
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On any Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at the south end of Forsyth Park on Park Avenue in Savannah, the Forsyth Farmers’ Market (FFM) sells a wide array of fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, meats and cheeses while educating patrons on proper food preparation and cooking. The mission of the market is...
