News and Notes 521 July 20

birgitta.chaiken - Wed, 07/20/2022 - 12:49

In recognition of the debut of the new three-digit mental health helpline 988, also 988lifeline.org, which connects individuals to a suicide and crisis lifeline, NARIC has information about lifelines and hotlines that connect to community resources in its Frequently Asked Questions pages; This Just In... presents a study investigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and participation of people with mobility disabilities living in the community; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Function for People with Physical Disabilities Focused on Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (RRTC Bladder Dysfunction) posts the latest Spanish episode of its podcast series, La Salud en la mujer con lesión en la Médula Espinal. Para consumidores y proveedores de la salud (The health of women with spinal cord injury, for consumers and health professionals); ADA National Network Regional Centers hosts ADA Jeopardy! 2022, a network-wide Jeopardy-style quiz competition, with teams from all ten regional centers testing their knowledge about the ADA before a live webcast audience; the Northeast ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Introduction of the Service Animal Toolkit; the Pacific ADA Regional Center hosts webinar, Effective Communication: Leveraging Alternate Formats in Healthcare; the Center on Knowledge Translation on Employment Research (CeKTER) seeks providers and administrators of disability employment services to participate in study, Which Dissemination Approach Best Reaches NIDILRR Stakeholders: A Comparable Effectiveness Study; the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the Department of Labor hosts an online ePolicyWorks dialogue, Understanding and Addressing the Workplace Challenges Related to Long COVID.

Date sent: 
2022-07-20
NARIC news: 

On July 16th, a new three-digit mental health helpline debuted in the US. Dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org connects individuals to a suicide and crisis lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, including thoughts of suicide, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Individuals in crisis or those worried about loved ones can connect by phone, chat, or text in English or Spanish to a network of local crisis providers. 988 is one of many toll-free numbers individuals can reach out to for information and support. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions pages to learn more about lifelines and hotlines which may help you or your family connect to resources in your community.

This Just In: 
Examining the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing on the health of people with mobility disabilities. Frontiers in Public Health, Volume 10(875880). NARIC Accession Number: J88953.
New to the NARIC collection, this NIDILRR-funded study investigated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and participation of people with mobility disabilities living in the community. Survey results indicated that many participants experienced a worsening of life situations related to health, including access to medications, healthcare services, and transportation. Findings show that many experiences were caused by the lack of appropriate policies, rather than the pandemic itself, indicating a need to modify pandemic preparedness plans and other policies to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Access the full abstract and ordering information in REHABDATA.
 
Resource Highlight: 
Podcast: Bladder Buzz
The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Function for People with Physical Disabilities Focused on Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (RRTC Bladder Dysfunction) (90RTHF0003) posted La Salud en la mujer con lesión en la Médula Espinal. Para consumidores y proveedores de la salud (The health of women with spinal cord injury, for consumers and health professionals), the latest Spanish episode of its podcast series, Bladder Buzz. In this episode, physicians and health professionals discuss the importance of health for women after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Presenters discuss topics related to the comprehensive management of health for women after SCI, including contraception, pregnancy, and preventing complications during pregnancy.
 
News items: 
New England and Southeast ADA Regional Centers Advance to ADA Jeopardy! Finals
The NIDILRR-funded ADA National Network Regional Centers hosted ADA Jeopardy! 2022, a network-wide Jeopardy-style quiz competition on July 18th. Teams from all ten regional centers tested their knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before a live webcast audience. Teams had to present their answers in the form of a question, and audience members learned about the ADA and employment; digital access; effective communication; facility access; and reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures. Teams from the New England (90DPAD0011) and Southeast ADA Regional Centers (90DPAD0005) had top scores and advanced to the final championship round to be played July 25th. Individuals can register to tune in to the finals and follow along to expand their ADA knowledge.
 
Grantee event: 
Webinar: Introduction of the Service Animal Toolkit
The NIDILRR-funded Northeast ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0003) will host a webinar, Introduction of the Service Animal Toolkit, July 27th, 1 - 2 pm ET. Presenters will discuss the center's new resource, Service Animals in Public Spaces, a toolkit to help small businesses, public entities, and the general public understand service animals and the valuable assistance they provide people with disabilities. Tools cover definitions of service animals, laws that cover service animal teams, the benefits of access to all, and service animal etiquette. Each tool includes scenarios based on real-life experiences and self-test quizzes. Registration is free and required.
 
Webinar: Effective Communication - Leveraging Alternate Formats in Healthcare
The NIDILRR-funded Pacific ADA Regional Center (90DPAD0006) will host a webinar, Effective Communication: Leveraging Alternate Formats in Healthcare, July 28th, 2:30 - 3:30 pm ET. Presenters will provide an overview of alternate communication formats and health policy governing alternate formats for Medi-Cal Health Plans and provider networks. Presenters will share examples of building community capacity in the alternate formats/communication space. Registration is free and required, and closes July 27th.
 
Participate: 
Survey of Providers and Administrators of Disability Employment Services
The NIDILRR-funded Center on Knowledge Translation on Employment Research (CeKTER) (90DPEM0004) seeks providers and administrators of disability employment services for a study, Which Dissemination Approach Best Reaches NIDILRR Stakeholders: A Comparative Effectiveness Study. Participants must be 18 years old or older, an employee of an agency or organization where they are paid to deliver employment services to youth or adults with disabilities, and able to speak and understand English or fluent in American Sign Language. Participants will be asked to read a brief, attend a webinar, or watch a video, and complete a survey. Participants will receive $90 for their time. Additional eligibility and study information is available from the website.
 
Elsewhere in the Community: 
ODEP Launches Dialogue on Long COVID Workplace Challenges
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the Department of Labor is hosting an online ePolicyWorks dialogue, Understanding and Addressing the Workplace Challenges Related to Long COVID, through August 1st. The dialogue will focus on the challenges of, and gather ideas for, addressing the employment needs of people who have long-term effects from a COVID infection, also known as Long COVID. Participation in the dialogue is free and open to the public. Registration is required to submit, vote on, or comment on ideas for resources, tools, or actions that may be effective for keeping people affected by Long COVID employed and making their workplaces inclusive. No registration is required to view the submitted ideas and comments. Learn more about how to participate in the dialogue.
Archive link: 
http://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=654309&f=1190&s=26993&m=933711&t=635cba0a9267f719dd304fcd1ae764b160681b0bc4432192fe4b80b0dffecb7c