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Information to help physicians and other health professionals understand how disabilities are evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Information about the kinds of medical evidence needed to support an application for disability benefits, including what the Social Security Administration (SSA) means by "acceptable medical sources."
Resources and information specifically for health care professionals from the ALS Association, the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
Helps parents, caregivers and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs. Respite is temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for people with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses and the elderly.
Information from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) regarding nurses with disabilities, including information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodation ideas and resources for additional information.
Information and resources from the Alzheimer's Association for professional care providers, including educational and training materials.
Advocates for people with disabilities in their medical rehabilitation recovery. Represents rehabilitation hospitals, rehabilitation units in general hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies.
Website of the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
Offers information and guidance for mental health providers on comprehensive mental health treatment and support services to help individuals with serious mental illness stay out of the hospital and live successfully in the community.
Information, articles, resources and conferences about the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families.
Legislative issues regarding the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
BME supports research, often with diagnosis or treatment-related goals, that applies engineering principles to problems in biology and medicine while advancing the engineering knowledge base.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released quality ratings for each of the nation's 15,800 nursing homes that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Facilities are assigned star ratings from a low of one star to a high of five stars based on health inspection surveys, staffing information, and quality of care measures.
Organization aims to enhance health professions education and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.
Encourages and assists community-based organizations serving older adults to develop and implement evidence-based programs on health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self management.
Western University's Center on Disability Issues and Health Professions works to improve the capabilities of health care providers to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities, increase the number of qualified individuals with disabilities who pursue careers in the health professions and empower people with disabilities to become more vocal and active participants in their health care.
Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) has compiled this list of tools for state administrators and local providers of early intervention and preschool programs for the screening and assessment of childrens' social and emotional development. This link opens a PDF document.
Information for people with disabilities and health care providers on promoting and maintaining health standards.
Information on communicating, working and interacting with people with disabilities in a variety of settings including in the workplace and in the community.
Information on the importance of early detection and screening of children for mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Program from the Department of Health and Human Services provides information and materials to assist hospital staff in communicating effectively with patients, family members and visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and those who have limited English proficiency.
The International Brain Injury Association's World Congress is the largest gathering of international professionals working in the field of brain injury. Delegates include physicians, psychologists and neuropsychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, legal professionals, advocates and all others working in the field of brain injury. The conference will take place in Washington, DC from March 10-14, 2010.
Temple University is offering online classes to help the public health workforce and emergency managers to address the needs of special populations, including people with disabilities and older Americans.
Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) might apply to particular situations involving job applicants and employees in the health care field.
U.S. Department of Labor final guidelines for ergonomics in the nursing home industry.
Loans, scholarships and loan re-payment resources for students and practioners involved in health professions.
Treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in specific populations including ethnic minorities and persons with severe mental illness.
Includes a discussion of the implications of interdisciplinary training for trends in managed care, case studies of nine training programs and a review of the general literature on interdisciplinary training.
Interim guidance for clinicians who might provide care for patients with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Transmission of H1N1 virus being studied as part of the ongoing outbreak investigation, but limited data available indicate that this virus is transmitted in ways similar to other influenza viruses.
This report from the National Council on Disability describes the less visible psychological and neurological injuries associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The report includes recommendations on improving the treatment and rehabilitation of service members and veterans living with PTSD and/or TBI. This link opens a Word document.
Non-profit news organization provides in-depth information and updates on issues related to health care policy.
Fact sheet on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.
Research and training aimed at preventing mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
Membership organization of professional social workers to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.
Provides support to physicians, families and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.
Clearinghouse of information on physical activity for people with disabilities for consumers, practitioners and disability and service organizations.
Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct service workers who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity.
Resources for families, caregivers and professionals including where to find support, assistance and services.
An online directory that offers resources and information to help wounded warriors, their families and those who serve them as they transition back to civilian life.
A partnership among the U.S. Departments of Labor, Defense and Veterans Affairs, the NRD is an online directory that offers resources and information to help wounded warriors, their families and those who serve them as they transition back to civilian life.
A guide for people with disabilities, benefits counselors, disability organizations and others on ensuring adequate and appropriate access to prescription drugs. Document is in Word format.
The 2009 Voice Awards ceremony will take place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA, on October 14, 2009. The event will bring together people from the entertainment industry and mental health consumer and advocacy communities for a night that celebrates increased awareness of mental health issues and the power of recovery. The Voice Awards honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful and accurate portrayals of individuals with mental health problems into film and television productions.
Non-profit organization helps people find assistance with prescription drug costs. Web site offers free access to discount drug cards and coupons, cash discounts, copay programs and manufacturers free prescription drug programs.
Fact sheet on pediatricians' perspectives regarding the recommended age to begin planning for transition and the range of services offered by pediatric practices to adolescents with special health care needs.
Provides information on the signs and symptoms of PDD's such as autism, Asperger's Disorder and Rett Syndrome.
Web-based curriculum for practitioners covering diverse topics related to combat stress/PTSD.
Booklet developed by the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health walks the health care provider through the process of making a medical facility physically accessible. Includes information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and tips on creating accessible environments and services.
Paper examines the role self-disclosure plays in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.
This report includes information and resources on healthy lifestyle changes, as well as the need for health care professionals to treat the whole person, not just the disability.
A resource for social workers who encounter clients with TBI in their clinical practice. Helps social workers feel more comfortable and confident in their clinical interactions with clients with brain injury, and to increase their knowledge about TBI.
Information from the National Institute on Aging offers specific techniques that can help health care providers to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis.
Advances the practice of psychiatric rehabilitation, ensuring individuals with mental illnesses achieve successful and satisfying lives in the working, learning and social environments of choice.
Information about pervasive developmental disorders including austism and Asperger's syndrome.
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