Kansas Town Tops List of Best Places to live for People with Disabilities
Heard of Overland Park, Kansas? It scores high as an accessible place for Americans with Disabilities, particularly in categories like economy and graduation rates. Scottsdale, Arizona takes the second...
View ArticleConnecticut Governor Unrolls Housing Expansion Plan for People with...
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Molloy included money for the expansion of a housing program for people with intellectual disabilities in this year’s proposed state budget. Read more
View ArticlePower outages in Florida led to 8 deaths at same nursing home
Officials in Hollywood, Florida have opened multiple criminal investigations into the deaths of 8 nursing home residents who died Wednesday morning from heat exhaustion during an ongoing power outage...
View ArticleLiving independently next door to your family
An Australian rental property company has created a business model that caters to young adults with intellectual disabilities and their family caregivers helping them learn independence. ” An article...
View ArticleAirBNB acquires Accomable, a startup for travelers with disabilities
Travel website AirBNB has purchased Accomable, an accessibility company for travelers with disabilities. The acquisition is part of AirBNB’s broader initiative to expand services and experiences for...
View ArticleUpdate to NCDJ award-winning story “Suffering in Secret” reports continued...
The Chicago Tribune published a followup investigative report to its award-winning story “Suffering in Secret” and unfortunately the promised reforms of Illinois group homes have not materialized....
View ArticleDorm residents at Columbia clash with officials over assistance animals
Students at Columbia are seeking help from disability rights lawyers to convince university housing officials that multiple assistance animals are a medically required disability accommodation. Olivia...
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PHOENIX Magazine article by NCDJ board member Amy Silverman details lack of...
“Raising Phoenix: Home-Care Woes” June 2019 issue of Phoenix Magazine featuring an article by NCDJ board member Amy Silverman. Silverman points out that there are limited in-home care options for...
View ArticleHousing the Disabled Amidst Today’s Inflation Crisis
Disabled individuals have been impacted the hardest due to their fixed incomes based upon supplemental security insurance, minimum wages, and other limited government programs. Read more here.
View ArticleMillion-dollar question: How to find safe homes for those with complex needs
Journalist Amy Silverman, a member of the NCDJ advisory board, writes about the difficulties in finding safe places to live for people with complex needs for the Center for Public Integrity. Read more
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