Passionate about using evidence to improve policy | Work @MathematicaNow | @Penn and @Princeton economics alumnus
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“Using data could help streamline the application process, meaning more families could be connected to the resources they need.”
New Mathematica research finds many children with disabilities aren't receiving the benefits they qualify for. ow.ly/6P8A30sBvK8
Mathematica in the news: CNN cites our research in the context of a policy change announced by the Social Security Administration to reduce the amount that beneficiaries owe if they inadvertently received an SSDI overpayment. ow.ly/Xn0330sBvK6
The Transportation Department proposes new rules for how airlines handle #wheelchairs. npr.org/2024/02/29/123470878…
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Exciting news: United Spinal Association is now the official content provider for the @AbilitiesExpo! We're thrilled to join forces to continue providing diverse workshops, presentations, and immersive experiences for the disability community. Learn more: abilities.com/community/unit…
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United Spinal mourns the loss of Brooke Ellison, our VP of Technology and Innovation. The loss of her wisdom, warmth, and formidable intellect will be felt across the disability community whom she tirelessly served as a true scholar-advocate. unitedspinal.org/united-spin…
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This week, we sent a memo to every major news network and letters to the chairs of the RNC and DNC regarding accessibility and disability during the 2024 election. Ableism is never acceptable, especially in the race for the highest office in the country.
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The @FL_DDCouncil has a project to help people with #IDD find paid direct care support. Though focused on IDD, the lessons we are learning have broad applications. Go to the research page and search "Researching Provider Solutions" to find our two reports. fddc.org/council-research-re…
New research points to common sense solutions to help policymakers increase their state’s spending of federal vocational rehabilitation funding, writes David Mann of Mathematica, so critically important funds don't go unused. ow.ly/PU5s30sziG0
From my friend @enzopiscopo at @UnitedSpinal: Inaccessible hurdles between me and my love of hotels. unitedspinal.org/inaccessibl…
Voc Rehab Agencies Told To Beef Up Their Offerings disabilityscoop.com/2023/12/…
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Wheelchair users deserve better. United Spinal is a leading voice on the need for better accessibility and training standards for disabled passengers in air travel. Take action with us: shorturl.at/bluNS
#JustPlaneWrong #Flightmares
How Madison found her path to advocacy and accessible tech with help from @UnitedSpinal. unitedspinal.org/how-madison…
Transitioning away from subminimum wages for some people with #disabilities requires supporting them as they pursue competitive #employment. @MathematicaNow is generating evidence with @ED_Sped_Rehab as #VocRehab agencies test new strategies. nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/v…
My son and I just saw @RoobNBCS at Starbucks in Newtown. Thanks for all you do to keep the fans informed. Go Birds!
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Our @DavidRMann is featured in a new issue of Careers & the DisABLED magazine. See p. 45 for David's thoughts on how research can help people with disabilities build careers and follow their dreams. #NDEAM
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Advocates are concerned about workers with #disabilities earning below minimum wage. #NDEAM pbs.org/newshour/show/advoca…
Mathematica disability researchers are committed to equity, access, and more seats at the table. For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, learn more: ow.ly/qMwK104WtpW #NDEAM
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, see Mathematica research that's helping to advance inclusion, access, and equity: ow.ly/XrPb104XXZE #NDEAM
New in JAMA: Calling on the USPSTF to Address Ableism and Structural Ableism ow.ly/ubUX104WVTv Interested in more disability policy news? Subscribe to Mathematica's weekly newsletter: ow.ly/S0Qo104WVQx.
