THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
 The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest workplace giving campaign in the world and an excellent and convenient way to support ADDA’s mission to help adults with ADHD lead better lives. ADDA’s CFC designation code is 11589. Help us make a difference in the lives of adults with ADHD all year long!
Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
In order to help individuals concerned with disability issues make informed decisions, the Arc has developed a side-by-side comparison of the 2012 Republican and Democratic Party platforms. Read More»»
NEWS
The Affordable Care Act: What Disability Advocates Need to Know
Article is reprinted with permission from The Arc
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the disability community must work to better understand the law and the many benefits it can provide to people with disabilities. This will be critical to the community’s role in helping to move states forward with implementation. Click here for complete report.
New Brief Provides a Guide to the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Decision
A new policy brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation explains the key issues in the Supreme Court’s recent ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act. The brief examines the Court’s affirmation that the individual mandate is constitutional and explains the justices’ more complex decision to limit the law’s enforcement mechanism for the Medicaid expansion while allowing the overall expansion of that program to go forward. It also looks ahead to the implementation of health reform now that questions about the constitutionality of the law have been resolved.
The new guide is one of many Foundation resources about the law available on the Health Reform Source website.
The Kaiser Family Foundation, a leader in health policy analysis, health journalism and communication, is dedicated to filling the need for trusted, independent information on the major health issues facing our nation and its people. The Foundation is a non-profit private operating foundation, based in Menlo Park, California.
ADHD Drugs Not Linked to Increased Heart Risks in Adults
Study May Calm Fears That the Stimulant Drugs Can Lead to Heart Attacks
A study of 150,000 adults taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found no conclusive evidence that the medications increase the risk for heart attack , stroke, or sudden death from heart-related causes.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Words from Our President
 Traditionally, this is the time ADDA’s president shares her thoughts on ADDA’s progress. This year, Evelyn Polk-Green speaks about a change she’s witnessed at ADDA that signals that our baby is growing up. Working with renewed focus, we’ve made great strides in many areas. As you’ll see, "we’ve come a long way, baby,” and we’re putting things in place to take things that much further. Read More»»
For even more from ADDA’s president, be sure to listen to the recorded interview on Attention Talk Radio as Evelyn shares her thoughts in a presentation called Many Faces of ADHD, but Only One Ink Spot That Stands Out. If you’ve never heard Evelyn speak, I can confirm that, yes, it’s funny, yes, it’s heartfelt and as usual, Evelyn pulls no punches! Enjoy? Read more»»
Community Mental Health Conference
Registration is now open for the Community Mental Health Conference which ADDA co-sponsors.
Registration is FREE for all ADDA members. ADDA members need to register in order to receive the hot lunch and choice of workshops.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Needs Life-Long Treatment, Study Says
By Nicole Ostrow - Oct 15, 2012 4:00 PM ET
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder doesn’t disappear as children grow older. A study, reported recently in the Archives of General Psychiatry, followed 271 patients for 33 years and found that men diagnosed with ADHD as children had less education as adults, experienced higher rates of divorce and substance abuse, and spent more time in jail. Lead author of the study, Rachel Klein, says that as people grow into adulthood, they tend to abandon treatment. The harmful life-long effects revealed in the research strongly suggests the need for continuing treatment into adulthood. Read more»»
2013 ADHD SHIRE Scholarship
Also during ADHD Awareness Week, Shire will launch the 2013 ADHD Scholarship Program, which provides a $2,000 award and a year of coaching services to individuals diagnosed with ADHD who are pursuing higher education. For more information, including rules and regulations and frequently asked questions. Read More»»
NEW ARTICLES
Alex Goes to College
 One of the bigger challenges ADHD adults face is the transition to post-secondary education. An ever growing number of careers require a university degree (or more) so many young adults must adapt to life at an institution of higher learning. ADDA’s College Committee, constantly seeking new ways to ease the transition to college and college life for adults with ADHD, have a real treat for you in honor of ADHD Awareness Week. Read more»»
Eating Well When You Have ADHD, Part 3: Nutrition and your Brain
by Dana Harvey
 Medical studies continue to draw links between nutrition and brain function. Unfortunately, this can be a chicken and egg story for people with ADHD: My ADHD makes it harder to plan healthy meals and snacks; my inability to plan healthy meals and snacks exacerbates my ADHD.
So what to do?
Nutrition and its effect on the body and brain are incredibly complex—professionals study for years and get degrees in the subject. You do not need to become an expert, however, to practice good nutrition. Common sense nutrition rules—along with regular exercise, sleep and hydration—can optimize your health. Although the medical community generally agrees ADHD is a neurological condition you are born with and cannot be "cured” by diet, there are specific nutritional recommendations for improving executive function. Read more»»
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