Disability & Accessibility

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (282+ words) New Article: Jaclyne Berger, Trapped: How Asset Restrictions Impact Supplemental Security Income Eligibility and Impoverish Individuals with Disabilities, 36 Health Matrix 535 (2026). Abstract below: For almost forty years, Congress and the SSA have failed to update the asset limit for SSI eligibility…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago   (289+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Sept. 14, 2026)–Kirkwood Community College students will place 1,100 flags near Iowa Hall on Thursday, Sept. 17, to raise awareness about suicide and its impact on college students and their loved ones. The display, organized by the student group Active…...

45+ min ago   (455+ words) The Benalla community came together on Saturday, September 12 to remember local people who have died by suicide and support those left behind. The Benalla Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network hosted its annual march across the Monash, which it does each…...

56+ min ago   (190+ words) Valley resident and former licensed professional counselor of 26 years Emily Krushefski has started a new mental health video course business and is bringing it to Fountain Hills. Titled Emotional Innovations, the Scottsdale-based business aims to provide an affordable mental health…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (57+ words) Yahoo In the United States, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and you can help support research, advocacy efforts and educational programs across our region. Megan Alvarado joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about the Quad Cities Out…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (105+ words) KOAM News Now This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Changes brewing at the Joplin Public Library Building a bridge to better mental health in Vernon County,…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (521+ words) Tensions between the American Diabetes Association and several editors of its flagship journal — who have boycotted the group over its handling of a protest at the association’s June conference — have again boiled over, this time on the website of the…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (161+ words) Last week, the Republican candidate for New York state attorney general, Saritha Komatireddy, announced she will create an Office of Civil Commitment to deal with people who have serious mental illness and a history of violence if she wins her…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (412+ words) Santa Rosa County District Schools is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month this September by connecting families with the mental health resources they may need. In a flyer handed out by the school district, the district lists FortifyFL, P3 – Crimestoppers Speakout Santa…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago   (970+ words) In May, the Arlington Public Library launched neurodiverse programming for adults focused on making its events more accessible and inclusive. Now, that programming will see a boost after the library received more than $25,000 in state and federal grant funding. Mark…...