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10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
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Reproductive rights disability inclusion and representation disclosure and employment all this andmore in this issue of Accessibility for All
Accessibility for All - Disability and Health Program -
Recent NewsWhat Medicine Can Learn FromDoctors and Researchers with
DisabilitiesBonnielin Swenor is an assistant professor of
ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at JohnsHopkins University She discusses her experience as a
person with a disability in the health field and theimportance of disability representation in medicine and
science
For People with DisabilitiesFinding Clothing That is Stylish
and Meets Their Needs isGetting Easier
People with various disabilities have struggled for yearsto find adaptive clothing that is stylish and appropriatefor all settings including professional clothing for theworkplace This article highlights different people and
companies who have designed fashion with the needs ofPWD in mind
Enabling Sexual andReproductive Rights for People
with DisabilitiesKristin Duquette a disability rights activist and womanwith a disability discusses her experiences accessing
reproductive healthcare According to the National
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UpcomingEventsGAINESVILLE LadiesNight Out (for Women onthe Spectrum)Thursday September5 2019600pm-800pm EasternTimeGainesville FL A dinner get together forwomen on the spectrumage 18 and over whohave a documenteddiagnosis of AutismSpectrum DisorderPlease bring money fordinner and if support isneeded please bring yoursupport person Fornewcomers pleasecontact Robin Byrd at 352-846-3700 orrobinlufledu beforeattendingLocationMeeting Times
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Council on Disability women with disabilities are lesslikely to receive annual Pap tests and mammograms
compared to women without disabilities regardless ofage We are also more likely than women without
disabilities to delay getting the medical care we needand some of us have reported avoiding reproductivehealth appointments altogether because accessible
services are so difficult to get
Walgreens Tops on DisabilityEquality Index
For a third year Walgreens has received the top scoreon the Disability Equality Index DEI is a joint initiative
by Disability IN and the American Association of Peoplewith Disabilities or AAPD It is considered the most
comprehensive bench marking tool for corporatedisability inclusion developed by disability advocates and
business leaders
Students of Color withDisabilities are Being Pushed
Into the School-to-PrisonPipeline Study Finds
Exclusionary discipline practices in K-12 schoolsmdashsuspension expulsion and other disciplinary actions that
take a student away from the classroommdashraise thechances that a student will repeat a grade drop out orend up in the criminal justice system And students of
color who have disabilities are disproportionately likely toface that kind of discipline
How Disability CompoundsEconomic Insecurity for Already
Marginalized Groups The effects of disability on poverty are greater for
disadvantaged groups such as minorities and those withlower levels of education However when examiningtotal income they find that disability has the greatest
negative impact on advantaged groups like white menwho in effect have the most to lose
Applebeersquos 1005 NW 13thSt Gainesville FL 326011st Thursday of the monthat 6pm
Dating RomanticRelationships and SafePersonal BoundariesTuesday September 1020191030am-1200pmEastern TimeDavie FLDating and being in arelationship are rites ofpassage in most peopleslives But for someone witha developmental disabilitythey can also bringadditional challenges Thisworkshop offers strategiesfor parents and caregiverson how to havediscussions with theirloved ones aboutengaging in healthy andsafe romanticrelationshipsThe seminaris free and open to thecommunity Presented byJoshuas Path atGoodman JFS of BrowardCounty The Joshuas Pathprogram educates andempowers families whohave a loved one with adevelopmental disability byproviding consultationsinformation resources andreferrals For moreinformation please call954-909-0822 or visitwwwjfsbrowardorg
For more upcomingevents search throughthe Agency for Personswith Disabilities (APD)Event Calendar
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The Central Florida Zoo andBotanical Gardens Earns
Sensory Inclusive CertificationThe Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is nowa certified sensory inclusive facility Zoo staff has been
trained to help visitors who may suffer from sensoryoverload such as people on the autism spectrum giving
these ldquoinvisiblerdquo disabilities accommodations theyrsquovealways needed
People With Disabilities Want ToHelp Make Over The Travel
Industry Denise Brodey discusses the lack of accessibility in thetravel industry Many forms of transportation -like buses
subways and trains- are behind the times when itcomes to access Brodey suggests that businesses in
the travel industry include people with disabilities in theirinclusion and access efforts and to not expect to be
completely finished making their business accessible
Tips Briefs amp GuidesHow to Disclose a Disability toYour Employer (and Whether
You Should)This article provides insight from people with disability in
the workforce and gives tips about how to go aboutdisclosing disability status at work It also discusses the
pros and cons of disclosure
Tips for Communicating withFemale Patients with Intellectual
DisabilitiesThis tip sheet provides guidance for professionals
discussing sexual and reproductive health informationwith females with intellectual disabilities This includesthe role they play in educating their patients effective
communication strategies and additional resources for
Webinarsamp ApplicationsA Look at TransitionRelated Resources inFlorida and BeyondFriday August 30 20191130am-100pm PM ESTFamily Network onDisabilities and Project 10have come together againunder the State SecondaryTransition InteragencyCommittee (SSTIC) FamilyInvolvementSubcommittee for anotherinformative Facebook Livewebinar Attendees willlearn all about resourcesfor students withdisabilities related topostsecondary educationemployment benefitsplanning transfer of rightsguardianship supporteddecision-makingeducational opportunitiesand communityresources Contact KathyPowellat KathyPfndflorg foradditional information
AAHD Frederick J KrauseScholarship on Health andDisabilityApplication DeadlineFriday November 152019 Applicants for thisscholarship are juniors in
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10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 45
guidance
How to Use Your Disability as aStrength When Applying for a
JobLois Barth a Human Development Expert provides tipsto people with disabilities applying for jobs When donecarefully you can use your disability to illustrate your
strengths as you apply and interview for jobs
Sincerely
Florida Disability and Health Program
Disclaimer These links are provided for informationalpurposes not to solicit donations to an organization norto promote one organization or resource over another
Florida Department of Health - Disability and HealthProgram
Florida Office on Disability and Health
college with a diagnoseddisability who are pursuinga degree related to healthand disability includingpublic health healthpromotion disabilitystudies disabilityresearch rehabilitationengineering and audiologyAmount $1000 and under
About the DHPThe Disability and HealthProgram (DHP) is fundedthrough a grant from theCenters for DiseaseControl (CDC) Formerlythe Florida Office onDisability and Health theDHP is housed under theFlorida Department ofHealth Bureau of ChronicDisease Prevention inTallahassee FL withpartnership from theUniversity of Florida
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10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 25
Council on Disability women with disabilities are lesslikely to receive annual Pap tests and mammograms
compared to women without disabilities regardless ofage We are also more likely than women without
disabilities to delay getting the medical care we needand some of us have reported avoiding reproductivehealth appointments altogether because accessible
services are so difficult to get
Walgreens Tops on DisabilityEquality Index
For a third year Walgreens has received the top scoreon the Disability Equality Index DEI is a joint initiative
by Disability IN and the American Association of Peoplewith Disabilities or AAPD It is considered the most
comprehensive bench marking tool for corporatedisability inclusion developed by disability advocates and
business leaders
Students of Color withDisabilities are Being Pushed
Into the School-to-PrisonPipeline Study Finds
Exclusionary discipline practices in K-12 schoolsmdashsuspension expulsion and other disciplinary actions that
take a student away from the classroommdashraise thechances that a student will repeat a grade drop out orend up in the criminal justice system And students of
color who have disabilities are disproportionately likely toface that kind of discipline
How Disability CompoundsEconomic Insecurity for Already
Marginalized Groups The effects of disability on poverty are greater for
disadvantaged groups such as minorities and those withlower levels of education However when examiningtotal income they find that disability has the greatest
negative impact on advantaged groups like white menwho in effect have the most to lose
Applebeersquos 1005 NW 13thSt Gainesville FL 326011st Thursday of the monthat 6pm
Dating RomanticRelationships and SafePersonal BoundariesTuesday September 1020191030am-1200pmEastern TimeDavie FLDating and being in arelationship are rites ofpassage in most peopleslives But for someone witha developmental disabilitythey can also bringadditional challenges Thisworkshop offers strategiesfor parents and caregiverson how to havediscussions with theirloved ones aboutengaging in healthy andsafe romanticrelationshipsThe seminaris free and open to thecommunity Presented byJoshuas Path atGoodman JFS of BrowardCounty The Joshuas Pathprogram educates andempowers families whohave a loved one with adevelopmental disability byproviding consultationsinformation resources andreferrals For moreinformation please call954-909-0822 or visitwwwjfsbrowardorg
For more upcomingevents search throughthe Agency for Personswith Disabilities (APD)Event Calendar
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 35
The Central Florida Zoo andBotanical Gardens Earns
Sensory Inclusive CertificationThe Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is nowa certified sensory inclusive facility Zoo staff has been
trained to help visitors who may suffer from sensoryoverload such as people on the autism spectrum giving
these ldquoinvisiblerdquo disabilities accommodations theyrsquovealways needed
People With Disabilities Want ToHelp Make Over The Travel
Industry Denise Brodey discusses the lack of accessibility in thetravel industry Many forms of transportation -like buses
subways and trains- are behind the times when itcomes to access Brodey suggests that businesses in
the travel industry include people with disabilities in theirinclusion and access efforts and to not expect to be
completely finished making their business accessible
Tips Briefs amp GuidesHow to Disclose a Disability toYour Employer (and Whether
You Should)This article provides insight from people with disability in
the workforce and gives tips about how to go aboutdisclosing disability status at work It also discusses the
pros and cons of disclosure
Tips for Communicating withFemale Patients with Intellectual
DisabilitiesThis tip sheet provides guidance for professionals
discussing sexual and reproductive health informationwith females with intellectual disabilities This includesthe role they play in educating their patients effective
communication strategies and additional resources for
Webinarsamp ApplicationsA Look at TransitionRelated Resources inFlorida and BeyondFriday August 30 20191130am-100pm PM ESTFamily Network onDisabilities and Project 10have come together againunder the State SecondaryTransition InteragencyCommittee (SSTIC) FamilyInvolvementSubcommittee for anotherinformative Facebook Livewebinar Attendees willlearn all about resourcesfor students withdisabilities related topostsecondary educationemployment benefitsplanning transfer of rightsguardianship supporteddecision-makingeducational opportunitiesand communityresources Contact KathyPowellat KathyPfndflorg foradditional information
AAHD Frederick J KrauseScholarship on Health andDisabilityApplication DeadlineFriday November 152019 Applicants for thisscholarship are juniors in
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 45
guidance
How to Use Your Disability as aStrength When Applying for a
JobLois Barth a Human Development Expert provides tipsto people with disabilities applying for jobs When donecarefully you can use your disability to illustrate your
strengths as you apply and interview for jobs
Sincerely
Florida Disability and Health Program
Disclaimer These links are provided for informationalpurposes not to solicit donations to an organization norto promote one organization or resource over another
Florida Department of Health - Disability and HealthProgram
Florida Office on Disability and Health
college with a diagnoseddisability who are pursuinga degree related to healthand disability includingpublic health healthpromotion disabilitystudies disabilityresearch rehabilitationengineering and audiologyAmount $1000 and under
About the DHPThe Disability and HealthProgram (DHP) is fundedthrough a grant from theCenters for DiseaseControl (CDC) Formerlythe Florida Office onDisability and Health theDHP is housed under theFlorida Department ofHealth Bureau of ChronicDisease Prevention inTallahassee FL withpartnership from theUniversity of Florida
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Copyright copy 2017 All rights reservedYou are receiving this email because you are a DCPG partner Ifyou have any questions regarding content or information pleasecontact Claudia Friedel at ctamayophhpufledu
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10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 55
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Florida Disability and Health Program middot 101 South Newell Drive Gainesville FL United States middot Gainesville FL 32611 middot USA
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 35
The Central Florida Zoo andBotanical Gardens Earns
Sensory Inclusive CertificationThe Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is nowa certified sensory inclusive facility Zoo staff has been
trained to help visitors who may suffer from sensoryoverload such as people on the autism spectrum giving
these ldquoinvisiblerdquo disabilities accommodations theyrsquovealways needed
People With Disabilities Want ToHelp Make Over The Travel
Industry Denise Brodey discusses the lack of accessibility in thetravel industry Many forms of transportation -like buses
subways and trains- are behind the times when itcomes to access Brodey suggests that businesses in
the travel industry include people with disabilities in theirinclusion and access efforts and to not expect to be
completely finished making their business accessible
Tips Briefs amp GuidesHow to Disclose a Disability toYour Employer (and Whether
You Should)This article provides insight from people with disability in
the workforce and gives tips about how to go aboutdisclosing disability status at work It also discusses the
pros and cons of disclosure
Tips for Communicating withFemale Patients with Intellectual
DisabilitiesThis tip sheet provides guidance for professionals
discussing sexual and reproductive health informationwith females with intellectual disabilities This includesthe role they play in educating their patients effective
communication strategies and additional resources for
Webinarsamp ApplicationsA Look at TransitionRelated Resources inFlorida and BeyondFriday August 30 20191130am-100pm PM ESTFamily Network onDisabilities and Project 10have come together againunder the State SecondaryTransition InteragencyCommittee (SSTIC) FamilyInvolvementSubcommittee for anotherinformative Facebook Livewebinar Attendees willlearn all about resourcesfor students withdisabilities related topostsecondary educationemployment benefitsplanning transfer of rightsguardianship supporteddecision-makingeducational opportunitiesand communityresources Contact KathyPowellat KathyPfndflorg foradditional information
AAHD Frederick J KrauseScholarship on Health andDisabilityApplication DeadlineFriday November 152019 Applicants for thisscholarship are juniors in
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 45
guidance
How to Use Your Disability as aStrength When Applying for a
JobLois Barth a Human Development Expert provides tipsto people with disabilities applying for jobs When donecarefully you can use your disability to illustrate your
strengths as you apply and interview for jobs
Sincerely
Florida Disability and Health Program
Disclaimer These links are provided for informationalpurposes not to solicit donations to an organization norto promote one organization or resource over another
Florida Department of Health - Disability and HealthProgram
Florida Office on Disability and Health
college with a diagnoseddisability who are pursuinga degree related to healthand disability includingpublic health healthpromotion disabilitystudies disabilityresearch rehabilitationengineering and audiologyAmount $1000 and under
About the DHPThe Disability and HealthProgram (DHP) is fundedthrough a grant from theCenters for DiseaseControl (CDC) Formerlythe Florida Office onDisability and Health theDHP is housed under theFlorida Department ofHealth Bureau of ChronicDisease Prevention inTallahassee FL withpartnership from theUniversity of Florida
visit our website | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend
Copyright copy 2017 All rights reservedYou are receiving this email because you are a DCPG partner Ifyou have any questions regarding content or information pleasecontact Claudia Friedel at ctamayophhpufledu
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10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 55
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Florida Disability and Health Program middot 101 South Newell Drive Gainesville FL United States middot Gainesville FL 32611 middot USA
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 45
guidance
How to Use Your Disability as aStrength When Applying for a
JobLois Barth a Human Development Expert provides tipsto people with disabilities applying for jobs When donecarefully you can use your disability to illustrate your
strengths as you apply and interview for jobs
Sincerely
Florida Disability and Health Program
Disclaimer These links are provided for informationalpurposes not to solicit donations to an organization norto promote one organization or resource over another
Florida Department of Health - Disability and HealthProgram
Florida Office on Disability and Health
college with a diagnoseddisability who are pursuinga degree related to healthand disability includingpublic health healthpromotion disabilitystudies disabilityresearch rehabilitationengineering and audiologyAmount $1000 and under
About the DHPThe Disability and HealthProgram (DHP) is fundedthrough a grant from theCenters for DiseaseControl (CDC) Formerlythe Florida Office onDisability and Health theDHP is housed under theFlorida Department ofHealth Bureau of ChronicDisease Prevention inTallahassee FL withpartnership from theUniversity of Florida
visit our website | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend
Copyright copy 2017 All rights reservedYou are receiving this email because you are a DCPG partner Ifyou have any questions regarding content or information pleasecontact Claudia Friedel at ctamayophhpufledu
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Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 55
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Florida Disability and Health Program middot 101 South Newell Drive Gainesville FL United States middot Gainesville FL 32611 middot USA
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
10282019 Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1
filePdisability health projectBudgets and Grant DetailsRound 3DOH ContractYear 4Quarter 1Accessibility for All -New Round-Year 4 Quarter 1hellip 55
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Florida Disability and Health Program middot 101 South Newell Drive Gainesville FL United States middot Gainesville FL 32611 middot USA
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