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Family Caregivers Navigating the Health Care System: Evolving Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal article from Families, Systems, and Health, examines changes in family caregiver roles during the pandemic, specifically those helping people with chronic conditions and disabilities to navigate healthcare needs. Caregivers reported whether they were helping “more,” “less,” or the “same” with ten health care activities (e.g., filling prescriptions, attending medical appointments) now, compared to before the coronavirus pandemic.

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Barriers the COVID-19 Pandemic Created for People with Disabilities

This rapid research review summarizes current barriers the COVID-19 pandemic created for people with disabilities in addition to what they are already experiencing.

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Achieving Equity in a Time of Scarcity: Lessons from the COVID-19 Vaccine Experience

This archived webinar from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Learning Series reviewed the experiences of Medicaid beneficiaries and people with disabilities in California and nationally related to vaccine prioritization and deployment. Presenters reflected on lessons for policy and practice that will support greater equity moving forward. The webinar featured Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, and MaryBeth Musumeci, associate director at the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)

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Well-Coordinated Electronic Health Records May Help Streamline Accommodations for Patients with Disabilities

A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

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Adults with Disabilities Get More Preventive Care, but Less Dental Care, Than Adults without Disabilities

A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

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Even with Health Insurance, Working-Age Americans with Disabilities May Not Always Get the Healthcare They Need

A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

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For People with Cancer Who Want to Return to Work, Turn to Your Health Care Team for Key Information and Support

A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

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