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Provides information from federal agencies with key roles in the provision of community services for persons with developmental disabilities, including announcements related to policy initiatives, funding opportunities, regulations and expectations, program news, and other information of value.

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Managed by: Rachael Zubal-Ruggieri of Center on Human Policy, Syracuse University

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Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online) (6 Products)
Electronic Media (14 Products)
Organizations, Programs, and Projects (7 Products)
Other (5 Products)

Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online)

	AUCD Legislative News In Brief In Brief provides a weekly federal legislative update on issues important to people with disabilities and their families. The publication focuses on AUCD's legislative goals developed by the association.
	Delivering on the promise - report of federal agencies' actions to eliminate barriers and promote community integration Fact sheet detailing results of the federal report, "Delivering on the Promise - Report of Federal Agencies' Actions to Eliminate Barriers and Promote Community Integration"
	Federal Perspectives A newsletter that provides a monthly summary of national issues shaping publicly-funded disability services.
	How is the Affordable Care Act Leading to Changes in Medicaid Today? State Adoption of Five New Options This article talks about health reform and changes to Medicaid.
	S. 1298 - Medicaid Community-based Attendant Services and Supports Act (MiCASSA) Reintroduced Announcement concerning the re-introduction of the systems change legislative initiative known as MiCASSA.
	The Arc Capitol Insider The Arc of the United State's weekly one-page, bulleted update on federal legislative activities affecting people with intellectual disabilities and related disabilities.

Electronic Media (Videos, CDs, T.V., Radio, Websites, etc.)

	A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Decision A brief report that describes the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act and how this impacts the future of health reform.
	AUCD Legislative News In Brief In Brief provides a weekly federal legislative update on issues important to people with disabilities and their families. The publication focuses on AUCD's legislative goals developed by the association.
	Disability Rights Online News This online news source provides a bi-monthly update about the United States Federal Civil Rights Division's activities in the area of disability rights.
	Enforcing the ADA, A Status Report The Department of Justice issues quarterly status reports that cover selected ADA activities of the Department. Reports are available from 1994 to present and are available in both electronic format and printed versions.
	Federal Disability Hate Crimes Protection Law An article about new protections from hate crimes toward people with disabilities.
	Inclusion Daily Express A daily service providing news from around the world concerning disability rights.
	Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Texas Case to Enforce the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision In June of 2011, the US Department of Justice sued the state of Texas. The reason was the high number of people with disabilities living in state institutions.
	Monday Morning in Washington, DC A weekly "free" e-newsletter detailing information of importance to parents, children, and individuals with disabilities.
	National Council on Disability The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.
	National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Advocates' Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy NLIHC's Advocates' Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy contains short chapters describing more than 60 housing-related programs, proposals and issues related to low-income housing.
	States To Get Millions To Boost Disability Employment September 2011 This short article explains how the federal government is helping the states do a better job helping people with disabilities find work.
	The Arc Legislative Action Center Up-to-date information about federal and state legislation affecting people with developmental disabilities
	The NIMBY Report The NIMBY Report is authored by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and supports inclusive communities by sharing news of the NIMBY syndrome ("Not in My Backyard") and efforts to overcome it.
	Washington Watch With approximately 20 issues published annually, UCP's Washington Watch newsletter provides the latest news on disability policy from Washington.

Organizations, Programs, and Projects

	Disability Rights Online News This online news source provides a bi-monthly update about the United States Federal Civil Rights Division's activities in the area of disability rights.
	Enforcing the ADA, A Status Report The Department of Justice issues quarterly status reports that cover selected ADA activities of the Department. Reports are available from 1994 to present and are available in both electronic format and printed versions.
	National Coalition on Self-Determination The National Coalition on Self-Determination has been launched
	National Council on Disability The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.
	National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Advocates' Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy NLIHC's Advocates' Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy contains short chapters describing more than 60 housing-related programs, proposals and issues related to low-income housing.
	OSERS IDEA Forums Public forums (hearings) to solicit input on the upcoming reauthorization of IDEA--it is important for parents and self-advocates to attend, and provide their input
	United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) The website of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), a national advocacy organization. This website includes background information about UCP, and also much news about national news affecting persons with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

Other

	Delivering on the promise - report of federal agencies' actions to eliminate barriers and promote community integration Fact sheet detailing results of the federal report, "Delivering on the Promise - Report of Federal Agencies' Actions to Eliminate Barriers and Promote Community Integration"
	HHS Asks Governors to Expand Home Care Medicaid Options HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson on Aug. 12 sent a letter to the nation's governors encouraging them to "overcome the institutional bias" of placing Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities in nursing homes and "assure ... they are served in the most appropri
	President Bush's New Freedom Initiative On February 1, President Bush issued an executive order aimed at improving services and supports for persons with disabilities
	Presidential Executive Order Implementing Olmstead Decision President Bush's Executive Order instructing federal agencies to take steps to implement the US Supreme Court's 1999 Olmstead decision
	Ticket to Work Department of Health and Human Services announcement of two initiatives to assist individuals to obtain and maintain employment.

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