Disabilities

HUD Keeps Same Guidelines for Assisted Living Conversion Program
   The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development indicates that the application process and information requirements under the Assisted Living Conversion Program
posted 3/13/13 08:12 AM  read complete story

Rules Implement Financial Aid Program for Vision Providers
   The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes regulations for a new program, the Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professional Scholarship
posted 1/3/13 4:14 PM  read complete story

IG Report Looks at Vulnerability of SSA Disability Payments
   The Office of Inspector General for the Social Security Administration
posted 10/5/12 07:22 AM  read complete story

CHCs Should Work with ADRCs to Promote Long-Term Services
   Community health centers and similar providers play a key role in providing disability services, says Kathy Greenlee, Assistant
posted 9/13/12 8:25 PM  read complete story

Appeals Court Turns Back Requirement That State Modify Disabled Services
   The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision that ordered the state of New York to make certain modifications to its mental health system to ensure compliance with the so-called "integration mandate
posted 4/9/12 12:55 PM  read complete story

SSA Testing New Payment Pilot for SSI Recipients with Schizophrenia
   The Social Security Administration is working with the San Francisco city and council health offices
posted 4/3/12 12:26 PM  read complete story

(CONGRESS) HUD, USDA Receive FY 2012 Funding; HHS Continues on Continuing Resolution
   House-Senate conferees have agreed on a FY 2012 funding bill which provides funding for several key agencies, including the Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments.
posted 11/15/11 2:26 PM  read complete story

(WHAT'S AHEAD) Coming HUD Rules Will Impact Disabled Housing Finance
   The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has finished work on draft proposed rules governing capital advances for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Supportive Housing for People With Disabilities.
posted 11/1/11 1:26 PM  read complete story

(DISABILITIES) Safeway Foundation Funds Hunger Relief, Education Programs
   Safeway and The Safeway Foundation donate money to support important causes like cancer research and awareness, food banks and services focused on assisting people with disabilities.
posted 7/31/11 11:02 PM  read complete story

(RESOURCES) States to Get Help with Long-Term Care
   The Center for Health Care Strategies opens up two technical assistance programs designed to help states integrate and improve long-term care for those with chronically ill or with disabilities
posted 7/22/11 1:31 PM  read complete story