Southwest ADA Center Seeking Participants for Healthcare Access Study
The Southwest ADA Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann is conducting a study on the experiences of people with disabilities with the accessibility of their health care. This study is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,...
Read More ›It’s Time To Renew Medicaid & SNAP
Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or receive SNAP benefits? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if your coverage will continue unchanged. Starting in April, New Mexico is resuming Medicaid and...
Read More ›Good Time For A Flu Vaccine
Flu viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. And there are...
Read More ›Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
On December 31, 2021 the FCC launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This longer-term program was created by Congress in the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. This...
Read More ›Mental Health Support for Veterans
MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans, their families and friends, and other supporters to mental health information, a tool for finding local mental health resources, and videos of Veterans sharing their inspiring...
Read More ›Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
FEMA has released new emergency preparedness resources for people with disabilities on the website Ready.gov. Disability intersects every demographic group. There are people with disabilities of all ages, races, genders and national origins....
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