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University of Florida Forensic Vocational Rehab Graduate Certificate Program Now accepting Applications for Spring 2012 (February)
The Department of Behavioral Science & Community Health at the University of Florida now offers the Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate Program beginning Spring 2012 (February). Applications are now being accepted.
OIDAP Quarterly Meeting Presentation Files
The Occupational Information Development Advisory Panel added presentations files from the May 4-5, 2011 Quarterly Meeting to the website.
Many don't seek prompt help after 'mini-stroke'
Three out of 10 people who suffer a minor stroke or a "mini-stroke" don't get medical help in time, upping their likelihood of going on to have a major stroke, new research shows.
HHS to Establish a Center of Excellence in Research on Disability Services, Care Coordination and Integration
The center will identify data sources, evaluate the usability of data, conduct research, and disseminate scientifically and clinically relevant information to help patients, providers, policy makers, consumers, caregivers, and family members make decisions on health care.
Bistro provides opportunity for workers with disabilities
The Blue Ribbon job represents Edwards' first job in the real work world, the ultimate goal for the Centers for Habilitation and the nearby Marc Center of Mesa, which are teaming with Banner Health, said Dave Cutty, president and CEO of the Centers for Habilitation.
Government of Canada Helps People With Disabilities in Regina Develop Job Skills
The federal government is working with the provinces and territories, community organizations and other stakeholders to provide Canadians with the training, skills and opportunities they need to get jobs and contribute to the their communities.
Social Security Disability Insurance claims delayed
Rochester and other western New York residents who file for Social Security Disability Insurance continue to play a waiting game.
Can an old head injury suddenly cause detrimental effects much later in life?
Depending on the type and severity of the TBI, it can accelerate memory loss or increase a person’s chance of succumbing to Alzheimer’s disease.
Policy leaves new mom jobless
Topeka resident Jane Anabe says she was fired by Policy Studies Inc. for "job abandonment" in February when she didn't return to work a week after having a Caesarean section to deliver her son.
The Road Back
An accident highlights best practices for managing workers' compensation claims as the victim returns to work within seven months of the accident.
War on brain injuries: Researchers study effects on soldiers
Troops battered by explosions in distant combat zones are now required to undergo brain injury screening before returning to duty, say experts at a Defense Department center created to deal with brain injuries and stress disorders.
Chicago to track worker injury claims more closely
City Hall today announced it will track workplace injury claims more closely in an effort to prevent city workers from fraudulently claiming workers compensation.
