NE: Disabilities
Monday, April 15, 2024
NE rolls out new disability support for 850 families
As the country observes Autism Acceptance Month, Nebraska families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder are among those learning they will …
NE family caregivers, advocates hope for passage of Caregiver Tax Credit Act
As Nebraska's 2024 legislative session draws to a close, family caregivers and their supporters are closely watching the progress of Legislative Bill …
Medicaid waiver programs cover in-home care costs for eligible Nebraskans
Many Nebraskans age 65 and older with health limitations, as well as younger people living with a disability, want to remain in their own homes…
'Birdability' hosts accessible Christmas bird counts in NE, nationwide
Bird-watchers across the country are part of the 124th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count between now and early January. One group helps …
More NE Long-Term Care Facilities Risk Closure Without Funding
Nebraska's long-term care facilities face staffing shortages and other factors that could lead to more closures if state funding isn't increased…
Nursing Home Staffing Shortage Creating Backlogs for Hospitals
A new Economic Policy Institute report links staffing shortages in residential long-term care facilities in Nebraska and across the nation to low pay …
Keys to Keeping Nebraska's Rural Hospital Doors Open
Without federal intervention, a new report warns, rural hospitals across the United States, including many in Nebraska, could be forced to reduce …
Nebraska Lawmakers Urged to Support Family Caregivers
The strain of unpaid family care-giving is pressing down hard on many Nebraska residents, according to new AARP research. Nearly half of people …
Hearing Checkups Down During COVID
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Medical hearing and inner-ear experts are encouraging Nebraskans to make an appointment if they are having difficulty hearing or are …
UNL Report Exposes Gaps in Education During School Closures
LINCOLN, Neb. -- As kids and parents navigate the uncertain territory of being back in school during a pandemic, a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln …
Legislative Victories Hailed in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — In a legislative session dominated by fiscal woes, state lawmakers passed several measures that should help improve the lives …
Report Examines Disabilities and Sexual Assault on College Campuses
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …
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