The National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is an online tool for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families, and those who support them. The NRD provides access to more than 11,000 services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Maintained by the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, the NRD links to federal and state government agencies; Veterans service and benefit organizations; non-profit and community-based organizations; academic institutions a

State Medicaid Reimbursement Policies and Practices in Assisted Living
For those who might be interested, the Assisted Living Consumer Alliance will be holding a webinar on November 17th on "State Medicaid Reimbursement Policies and Practices in Assisted Living." Here is a link:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/633948912  Here is a description: "As Medicaid becomes a more viable payment option for Assisted Living, what does that mean for the consumer?  What is Medicaid really covering?  How does that impact an individual's access to assisted living?  This webinar will address these issues and more. Robert Mollica, Ed.D., Independent Con

School Selection for Students in Out-of-Home Care
The National Center for Homeless Education and the Legal Center for Foster Care and Education (LCFCE) are pleased to announce the release of a jointly authored issue brief entitled: School Selection for Students in Out-of-Home Care.  This brief provides a framework for local homeless education liaisons, educators, child welfare caseworkers, and other child welfare advocates for assessing best interest when selecting a school for students in out-of-home care. While the brief focuses on students "awaiting foster care placement" under the McKinney-Vento Act, it provides information relevant to school selection and school stability for all children and youth in out-of-home car

CDCAN REPORT #306-2009: Olmstead Advisory Committee Today at 10 AM
Patti's Comments: Advocates in CA keep fighting the good fight!CALIFORNIA DISABILITY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK ADVOCACY WITHOUT BORDERS: ONE COMMUNITY REPORT  #306-2009   NOVEMBER 5, 2009 –  EARLY THURSDAY California Disability Community Action Network Disability Rights News goes out to over 50,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asia

Woman Donates House To Paralyzed Man Living In Storage Shed
Excerpt from The Huffington Post: (click for entire article)In southern Texas, Estela Garza is donating her home to a paralyzed man who has been living in a storage shed, reports Jordan Williams of KRGV. She considered sell the house, she explained, which was her father's, but said she had the realization that "maybe God doesn't want me to sell it; maybe he wants us to give it to somebody that is in need."The recipient, Woodrow Reed, lost his mobile home due to foreclosure, and last month the only money he had -- donations intended to help him ge