OJJDP Has $2M to Enhance Mentoring of At-Risk Tribal Youth (Aug. 4)
OJJDP FY 2008 Mentoring Programs for At-Risk Tribal Youth (OJJDP-2008-1902) (CFDA Number: 16.731).
7/3/08 1:22 PM
NIH Devotes $10M to Studying Smokeless Tobacco Use (Nov. 24)
Measures & Determinants of Smokeless Tobacco Use, Prevention & Cessation (R01) (RFA-CA-08-024)/ (R21) (RFA-CA-08-025) (CFDA Number: 93.399).
7/3/08 12:28 PM
Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of Congressional Recess, Expert Says
Nonprofits can arrange meetings with the legislators or invite them to a scheduled gathering, such as a board meeting, social fundraising event or training session.
7/3/08 12:25 PM
OJJDP Offers Grants through its Tribal Youth Program (Aug. 4)
OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program (OJJDP-2008-1903) (CFDA Number: 16.731).
7/3/08 12:22 PM
NIMH Seeks Research Teams Focusing on Mental Health (Sept. 23)
Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic & Translational Mental Health Research (P50) (PAR-08-194) (CFDA Number: 93.242).
7/3/08 11:31 AM
AstraZeneca Supports Disability, Mental Health in Company Areas
As part of its mission, the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is committed to improving health and quality of life in the communities where its employees work and live. These areas include Wilmington, DE, the site of its company headquarters, as well as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philade...
7/2/08 2:45 PM
VA Seeks Comments on Disability-Related Issues
Application for Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance; Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Seriously Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran Worksheet; Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program--Duty to Assist.
7/2/08 10:03 AM
GAO: CMS Should Have States Follow Up on Waiver-Related Incidents
Doing so will help states identify and address both general and specific quality-of-care concerns among individuals with developmental disabilities receiving Medicaid HCBS waiver services, GAO says.
7/1/08 3:55 PM
President Signs Supplemental Appropriations Act
President Bush signs HR 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, which provides supplemental war and Veterans Affairs Dept. (VA) funding--as well as additional funds for domestic issues important to SDR readers.
7/1/08 3:16 PM
Justice Dept. to Hold Public Hearing on ADA Amendments
On July 15, the Justice Dept. will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to portions of Titles II and III of the ADA. The amendments seek to put into place recommendations regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services and commercial facilities.
7/1/08 2:10 PM
