On June 6, 2017, Amazon announced that customers who receive government assistance will be eligible for Amazon Prime membership at a discounted rate. Prime membership includes free shipping for qualified items, discounts on selected products, unlimited access to videos, music, and photo storage, and more.
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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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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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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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