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UCLA Leadership Institute for Managers with Disabilities
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Monday, July 26, 2010
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Program to focus on career advancement of people with disabilities, and is fashioned after UCLA's highly effective Leadership Institutes for African American, Women, LGBT, and Latino managers.
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IDA Program in New York State Helps People with Disabilities, Their Families, and Direct Support Workers Become Homeowners
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Monday, July 26, 2010
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NYS IDA: Helping People with Disabilities, Their Families, and Direct Support Workers Become Homeowners
The New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) has developed an individual development account (IDA) project to help people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their parents or guardians, and direct support workers buy their first homes.
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Senator Tom Harkin Releases Video to Commemorate ADA 20th Anniversary
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
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July Issue of Real Economic Impact Newsletter Published
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Friday, July 16, 2010
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June/July Issue of Washington Insider Newsletter Published
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Monday, July 12, 2010
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National Disability Institute Launches Nationwide Video Contest to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Friday, July 02, 2010
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Contest encourages all persons with disabilities to demonstrate how they are “Defining the New American Dream”
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Evaluation Report on the Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries Being Served by the One-Stops in Four DPN States
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Friday, July 02, 2010
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The purpose of the report was to conduct a quantitative evaluation of the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) initiative through the use of the One-Stop Career Center system by Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries.
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NDI Executive Director Michael Morris Testifies on Capitol Hill
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
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NDI's Johnette Hartnett Guest Blogs for Disability.gov
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
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The US Dept. of Justice, Office of Civil Rights and the US Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights Issue Joint Letter Regarding Use of Electronic Book Readers
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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NDI's BEST pilot project in New Jersey finishes first cycle
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Monday, June 28, 2010
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Senate Hearing Held: Ensuring Community Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Testifies Before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on the ADA and Olmstead Enforcement
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Summary and Updates
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Monday, June 21, 2010
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Many changes brought about by these new laws are of particular significance to people with disabilities.
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IRS Hires More Than 1,000 Veterans for Three Consecutive Years, One-Third Disabled Veterans
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Friday, June 18, 2010
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Southeast ADA Center Announces Release of 2010 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Anniversary Tool Kit
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
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The Tool Kit captures collective achievements and offers informative materials designed to help you plan and publicize your ADA activities during the ADA Anniversary and throughout the year.
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NDI Executive Director Michael Morris to Speak at June 18th Summit on Microfinance and Disabilities
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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Michael Morris to participate as part of a panel on "Promoting Reasonable Accomodation and Universal Design".
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REI Tour Stops in Oklahoma City; Hosted By United Way of Central Oklahoma
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Monday, June 14, 2010
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Community Action Project of Tulsa County Hosts the REI Tour
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Monday, June 14, 2010
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Kansas City Welcomes the REI Tour
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Monday, June 14, 2010
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Employment and Training Administration's DPN Initiative-produced video wins Telly Award
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Friday, June 11, 2010
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A video production featuring the Employment and Training Administration’s Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative has just been named a winner in the 31st Annual Telly Awards competition.
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NDI Staff Participates in DOL/ETA’s Region 1 Training and Technical Assistance Conference
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Monday, June 07, 2010
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The conference targeted One-Stop front line staff and managers and featured workshops from workforce development experts on leveraging resources, developing partnerships, and providing quality service in these challenges times.
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America's Heroes at Work Revamps Website
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Friday, June 04, 2010
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REI Tour Visits Vermont
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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IRS Seeking Applications for Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Grants
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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The Internal Revenue Service will soon begin accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years.
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NDI Executive Director Michael Morris Presents at Florida Prosperity Partnership Conference
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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May Issue of the Real Economic Impact Newsletter Published
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative Holds Monthly Administrative Conference Call
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Friday, May 21, 2010
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New Tool Helps Small Businesses Understand Disability Laws
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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U.S. Department of Labor unveils its newest online tool to help America’s employers ensure that their employment policies and practices do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.
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NDI Holds Board of Directors Meeting in Washington DC
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Board and senior staff reviewed and discussed current organziation activities and focused on legislative initiatives.
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Nominations Sought by Courage Center for Annual Awards Honoring People With Disabilities
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Monday, May 10, 2010
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Bank of America Hosts the REI Tour in Chicago
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Monday, May 10, 2010
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Job Accomodation Network launches AskJAN.org
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
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Newly revamped site provides expanded info on accomodation in the workplace.
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ODEP Partners on Federal Hiring for People with Disabilities
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
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NDI's Real Economic Impact Tour Highlighted in Disability.gov's blog and the SAMHSA E-Newsletter
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
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The blog's "100 Days to the ADA" countdown featured a Financial Literacy Month post for Day 94, highlighting the REI Tour as well as MyMoney.gov.
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NDI's Johnette Hartnett Kicks off Financial Asset Building Panel for Assistive Technology Conference in Crystal City, VA
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
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At the 2010 Annual Conference for AT Act Programs and Telework Programs, Dr. Hartnett challenged the national audience of Assistive Technology practitioners to define their role in building economic empowerment for their customers with disabilities in the 21st century.
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Financial Literacy and Education Commission Launches New My Money Web Site
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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Enhanced Features Include New Calculators, Checklists to Help Families
with Savings, Preparation for College, Numerous Other Life Events with Financial Implications
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Seventy-Five Participants Attend NDI-Hosted Educational Briefing on Capitol Hill Promoting Economic Advancement of Individuals with Disabilities
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Monday, April 26, 2010
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NDI Technical Assistance Team Discusses Promising Practices with the Virginia DPN Executive Committee
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Friday, April 23, 2010
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REI Tour Team Meets with IRS SPEC in Atlanta
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
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The REI Tour and IRS SPEC Disability initiative team met for two days this week to revise the IRS SPEC Disability Initiative Training Manual for IRS tax consultants nationwide.
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REI Tour sponsor 54Freedom unviels 54Freedom Jobs
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act Introduced
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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The Act combines several widely supported provisions ralted to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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NDI to Participate in Upcoming 2010 National Association of Planning Councils
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
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Johnette Hartnett to speak April 17, 2010 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Health Care Reform Summary from World Institute on Disability
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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June 25 Application Deadline for Assets for Independence Grants
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Monday, April 12, 2010
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AFI eager to award new grants to expand the reach of IDAs throughout
the nation.
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HHS, HUD Partner to Allow Rental Assistance to Support Independent Living for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities
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Friday, April 09, 2010
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$4 Million Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Los Angeles County Residents Access Free Tax Preparation and Filing Services
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
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National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour, Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, and One Economy held a press event commemorating the last stop on the 2010 MyFreeTaxes.com van tour this past Tuesday at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in Commerce, California.
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President Obama proclaims April 2010 National Financial Literacy Month
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010
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Latest REI Tour stop: Detroit
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Monday, April 05, 2010
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The Accounting Aid Society hosted a morning meeting for 30 Detroit non-profits to share their outreach and work for taxpayers with disabilities.
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REI Tour Team Contributes to WID Equity Newsletter Highlighting REI Tour Cities and Programs
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Monday, April 05, 2010
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REI Tour & MyFreeTaxes.com Celebrate Partnership in Detroit
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
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The Walmart Foundation, in partnership with the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour, One Economy and United Way celebrated the arrival in Southeastern Michigan of the MyFreeTaxes.com National Tour, bringing free tax preparation and services directly to consumers in Detroit.
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3rd Installment of 2010 REI Tour Audioconference Series Held - What to Know About Public Benefits and Tax Filing
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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NDI Seeks New Ways to Simplify Public Benefits
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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NDI has designed a feasibility study to produce a new accessible web-based I Can Work application.
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New Money Monday Savings Tip!
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Monday, March 29, 2010
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NDI and Bank of America Host Asset Development Summit for Persons with Disabilities in Fort Myers, Florida
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Monday, March 29, 2010
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National leaders joined local leaders in Fort Myers, Florida on March 23, 2010 at the Asset Development Summit for Persons with Disabilities to discuss new collaborative opportunities on how to work together to build a roadmap out of poverty for persons with disabilities.
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Job Development in a Tough Economy: Elizabeth Jennings Shares Tips
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Monday, March 29, 2010
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NDI staffer Elizabeth Jennings attended Kessler Foundation’s 5th Annual Grantee Symposium where great tips were provided for surviving and succeeding in the current job market.
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Dr. Johnette Hartnett Shares Personal Journey at NJ Wellness Conference
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
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On March 18, 2010 Dr. Hartnett shared to an audience of 300 people her personal journey over the past 27 years after the loss of her family in 1983.
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Beyond Academics Begins Implementing NDIs Building Assets Curriculum
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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Beyond Academics has begun to use NDIs Building Assets & Promoting Choice and Community Participation for Persons with Disabilities curriculum.
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Michael Roush Gives Keynote Address at event in San Diego, California
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Monday, March 22, 2010
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NDI Staff member Laura Gleneck Participates in 2008 Annual Disability Status Report Rollout Webinar
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Friday, March 19, 2010
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Effect of the 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' (ARRA) on SSI Income and Resources
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Friday, March 19, 2010
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REI Tour Rolls Through Louisiana and Alabama
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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REI Tour staff member Michael Roush kicked off the REI Tour in four cities in Louisiana and Alabama.
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Social Security to Provide Helpful Health Care Information
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Monday, March 15, 2010
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SSA will provide helpful health care information and website links to the more than three million individuals who apply each year for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits.
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Wichita Disability Initiative helps to provide tax prep to Rural El Dorado, Kansas
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Friday, March 12, 2010
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Two-day event benefits disabled, low to moderate income tax filers
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Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative holds monthly administrative conference call
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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The NDI DPN Technical Assistance team, working in coordination with the national DPN Program Office, facilitates monthly administrative conference calls with the state-level DPN representatives from the 46 DPN grantees that also includes regional Federal Project Officers and representatives from the Social Security Administration to address updates and issues of importance and need.
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OPM and ODEP to Host a historic day-long Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
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Representatives from many agencies will be reviewing resumes prior to the event, and inviting prospective candidates for interviews.
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Real Economic Impact Tour recognized by the Fresno, CA City Council for its participation in Walmart Foundation grant
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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NDI Staffer Laura Gleneck Attends the Final Stop on the ODEP Listening Tour
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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In early 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and its Federal partners held a series of six Listening Sessions across the country for members of the public to provide input to senior Federal officials on their ideas for more effective ways to employ all people with disabilities.
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Feb/March Issue of Washington Insider Published
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
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2nd Installment of 2010 REI Tour Audioconference Series Held - Making Your Tax Sites Accessible
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Karen Hamilton and Pamela Williamson discussed tips and best practices for making VITA sites accessible.
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$4 Million from the Walmart Foundation Helps Consumers Nationwide
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Monday, February 22, 2010
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Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy and National Disability Institute’s Real Economic Impact Tour to Partner to Return $1 Billion to Individuals in Total Tax Refunds
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Applications for the Fellowship at National Industries for the Blind now being accepted
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Monday, February 15, 2010
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The Fellowship for Leadership Development, sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a salaried, two-year program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience with formal management training.
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The USBLN® announces the launch of the Disability Supplier Diversity Program
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Monday, February 15, 2010
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The USBLN® announces the launch of the Disability Supplier Diversity Program, which offers businesses that are owned by an individual(s) with a disability, including service disabled veterans, an exciting opportunity to increase their access to potential contracting opportunities with major corporations, government agencies, and one another.
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REI Tour Director Johnette Hartnett Serves on Panel at Event Held by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
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Using the 20th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a back drop, this two-day event focused on the introduction of the Disabilities Market to Community Development and Financial Institutions.
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Elizabeth Jennings Gives Presentation on the Benefits of Ticket to Work Regulations in Arizona
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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Elizabeth Jennings was in Phoenix, Arizona last week to present on the benefits of the Social Security Administration's revised Ticket to Work regulations and promising Arizona Employment Networks before the Arizona Governor's Council on Workforce Policy and Arizona Workforce Board Directors.
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NDI staff members Elizabeth Jennings and DJ Diamond participate in Wi$eUp Teleconference
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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NDI staff members Elizabeth Jennings and DJ Diamond had the honor of joining Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathleen Martinez and Women’s Bureau Deputy Director Latifa Lyles on Friday's WI$EUp teleconference to discuss tools and strategies for building economic assets.
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First Installment of 2010 REI Tour Audiconference Series Held - ARRA Act
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
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The first installment of the 2010 Real Economic Impact Tour Audioconference Series was held on January 29, 2010. The topic of the audioconference was the Ameican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and what implications it may have for the economic futures of people with disabilities.
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REI Tour Director Johnette Hartnett Pens Feature Article for Latest Issue of WID's Equity Newsletter
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
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What began in the basement of a DC bank has grown into a national movement and call to action because of the commitment and leadership that thousands of people across the United States dedicated to building a better economic future for Americans with disabilities. Read Johnette Harnett's inspiring piece, "The Silver Lining."
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Walmart Foundation Tax Preparation Partnership Expects to Yield More Than $1 Billion in Tax Savings for Consumers
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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$4 Million Walmart Foundation Grant to United Way Worldwide, One Economy and National Disability Institute Provides Free Tax Services to Families Nationwide
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NDI Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
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Monday, January 25, 2010
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January Issue of Washington Insider Newsletter Published
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
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NDI Celebrates 2009 Outcomes & Prepares for Ambitious Year in 2010
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First REI Tour Stop in Great Falls, MT featured on KRTV
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
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KRTV in Great Falls, Montana covered the REI Tour event held on January 19th.
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NDI awarded $497,897 by Kessler Foundation
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
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The Kessler Foundation awarded NDI $497,897 to pilot and test a two-year employment and career advancement model in the financial service sector in New Jersey.
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54Freedom Entrepreneur of the Month and Year Public Contest
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Monday, January 04, 2010
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In collaboration with the National Disability Institute, and 54Freedom we will be highlighting and celebrating a monthly winner of Entrepreneurship beginning January 2010.
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Real Economic Impact Tour featured on the cover of the Business Section of the Jacksonville Times-Union
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
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Tour's stop in Jacksonville sheds light on link between poverty, disability
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Real Economic Impact Tour Kick-Off
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Real Economic Impact Tour Expands to 100 Cities - Brings New Hope to Low-Income Wage Earners with Disabilities
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