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Linda Nakagawa

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Spotlight on the MediSked Advisor Council

Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Fri, May 26, 2017 @ 03:09 PM

MediSked has an incredible Advisor Council formed of leaders in the industry who bring a variety of knowledge from the field. The members of the MediSked Advisor Council plays an important role in our strategic direction, as MediSked leads technology to move the human services world forward. Since its founding, council members have provided guidance, input, and recommendations on organizational, ethical, and operational direction for the company. 

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Raising Awareness for Mental Health Month This May

Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Wed, May 17, 2017 @ 02:41 PM

Each May, we observe Mental Health Month in the United States. Observance of this month began in 1949 to educate people that mental illnesses were as real as other physical illnesses and show how they could be treated effectively.

This year’s theme is “Into Mental Health: Inspired, Informed, Involved." 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition, however the topic is highly stigmatized and can result in rejection, bullying and discrimination. Conversations about mental health help to destigmatize mental illnesses and provide support for those who need it. The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90% of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with the right treatments and supports. 

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Social Enterprises - Creating Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Thu, May 11, 2017 @ 02:47 PM

Many individuals with disabilities must worry about the “disability cliff” when they age out of school. This cliff refers to the loss of structure and coordination of services that students are entitled to in the education systems; instead individuals are expected to navigate an often-confusing delivery system to receive services with little assistance during the transition. One of the key issues is difficulty finding meaningful employment in the community.

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Tags: ID/DD News, Advocacy, 2017, Awareness

Celebrating Older American’s Month: Age Out Loud

Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Tue, May 02, 2017 @ 05:11 PM

Each May we celebrate Older American’s Month (OAM), a time that is designed to raise awareness of aging issues in our nation and to amplify the voices of older adults in our country. Older Americans Month, originally designated as Senior Citizens Month, was established in 1963 after a meeting with President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) created this year’s theme – Age Out Loud – intended to give older adults the venue to have their voices heard.

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Tags: 2017, Awareness