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Trump puts Pence in charge of coronavirus response; and lingering concerns about U.S. Census participation.

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House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn endorsed former VP Joe Biden, ahead of South Carolina's primaries. Super Tuesday states, including North Carolina, are also voting soon, but campaigning there is different.

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A new report says Wisconsin continues to see caregiver vacancies, even with the state's older population projected to increase 112% in the next 20 years. (Adobe Stock)
WI Caregiver Shortage: A Safety Risk for Patients?
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
MADISON, Wis. -- Advocates for Wisconsin seniors and people with disabilities say those who live in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities may ...Read More
One in four households struggles with a high energy burden or energy poverty. (Pxfuel)
Immersive Exhibit at Union Station Spotlights Energy Poverty
Monday, February 24, 2020
DENVER -- A new exhibit on display this Thursday at Union Station, called "Behind These Walls" invites the public to experience energy poverty first ...Read More
Census participants will be able to respond in 13 languages online or by phone: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, French, Tagalog, Polish, Haitian, Creole, Portuguese and Japanese. (PxHere)
Census 2020: Counting People Who Speak Little English
Thursday, February 20, 2020
DENVER -- Getting an accurate count in the upcoming 2020 Census could be a big factor in determining whether federally funded agencies can provide the ...Read More
About 330,000 Washington state kids are waiting for an after-school program. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Training, Support Unlocking WA After-School Programs' Potential
Monday, February 17, 2020
SEATTLE -- After-school organizations in Washington state are utilizing training and other support systems to create better programs for their student ...Read More
More than 30 years ago, the North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act became law. It says people with disabilities should have the opportunity to live independently. (Adobe Stock)
NC to Overhaul Community Living Program for People with Disabilities
Friday, February 14, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina isn't offering enough community-based supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to ...Read More
Some elections officials choose to close polling places rather than bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (lazyllama/Adobe Stock)
Prioritizing Voting Assistance for Arizonans with Disabilities
Thursday, February 13, 2020
TUCSON, Ariz. -- A new report says polling places in Arizona and elsewhere are too often inaccessible to people with disabilities, despite the ...Read More
Most rural Americans with disabilities lack a nearby Social Security Administration office. (Minerva Studio/Adobe Stock)
Benefits Change Would Hit Rural Montanans with Disabilities Hardest
Monday, February 10, 2020
HELENA, Mont. -- Rural people living with disabilities could feel the biggest impact from changes to the Social Security disability program. The ...Read More
According to AARP Maine, nearly 180-thousand people care for a family member, about 13% of the state's population. (Sabine van Erp/Pixabay)
Maine Considering Tax Credit for Family Caregivers
Thursday, February 6, 2020
AUGUSTA, Maine -- A bill that would provide a tax credit for family caregivers in Maine is getting a public hearing Thursday at the State House ...Read More
In addition to logistical, social and structural barriers, people with disabilities face widespread economic inequity, cultural isolation, and discrimination in education and employment. (USAF)
Census 2020: Making Sure People with Disabilities are Counted
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
DENVER -- People with disabilities make up 22% of the American public, but they remain largely undercounted in the U.S. Census Bureau's once-a-decade ...Read More
The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council hopes their causes will not be ignored during the current legislative session. (Iowaddcouncil.org.)
Disability Advocates Hope IA Lawmakers Revisit Key Issues
Friday, January 31, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa lawmakers have been in session for nearly two weeks, and advocates for people with disabilities hope they don't overlook ...Read More
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