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Disability Resources In MN
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5. Center for Mental Health Services A nonprofit serving people with disabilities | www.lifeworks.org Mental health information related to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) research, programs, policies, and media campaigns and highlights the latest research findings and policy efforts. The link below has resources specific to Minnesota. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/stateresourceguides/Minnesota01.asp
6. Chartbook on Disability in the US A nonprofit serving people with disabilities | www.lifeworks.org InfoUse, funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, has a wealth of useful data and organization links: www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/disability/ www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/organizations/index.php Mental Health and Disability (2004) Women and Disability (1999) Work and Disability (1998) Disability in the U.S. (1996)
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14. Community Resources A nonprofit serving people with disabilities | www.lifeworks.org “ What’s right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity – intellect and resources – to do something about them.” Henry Ford II
Editor's Notes
October is Employment Disability Awareness Month. I am delighted to be here today to raise awareness about persons with disabilities, who want to live fuller lives and be active members of their communities. My theme in this disability awareness training is is “Think Ability.” Our focus today will be on Attitudes toward people with disabilities, Disability Demographics, Accommodations, Working and Living Together, Community Resources
Although symptoms can vary widely, the first problem many people notice is forgetfulness severe enough to affect their work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior, such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well as delusions or hallucinations. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, new treatments are on the horizon as a result of accelerating insight into the biology of the disease. Research has also shown that effective care and support can improve quality of life for individuals and their caregivers over the course of the disease from diagnosis to the end of life. More than 5 million American now have Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss may be caused by things other than aging, such as Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, other illnesses such as depression or alcoholism, strokes, head injuries or certain drugs.
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