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Recommendations for Buildings and Transportation
Read about the U.S. Access Board, Barriers and Issues, Recommendations, Report on Environmental Quality and more. “The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design.” Read Full Article Here ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Asthma and chemical hypersensitivity: prevalence, etiology, and age on onset- Study by Anne C. Steinemann Creating a Fragrance-Free Zone – A Friendlier Atmosphere for Those Living with Environmental Illness Fragrance Tidbits Information Sheet Model for Fragrance Free Health Care Policy Prevalence […]
Fragrance Information Sheet
Model for Fragrance Free Health Care Policy
Nurse and Environmental Health Consultant, Peggy Wolff, put together a fragrance-free model for health care facilities and workers in 2006. This was one of the first of its kind, as Peggy has been a pioneer in the field of making changes. Peggy has set out to “… be part of the solution to the problem of environmentally induced illnesses” (Wolff). Peggy Wolff, M.S., A.P.R.N., B.C., C.H.N., is a Board Certified Advance Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse. She now dedicates her life and experience to […]
The Black Mold Exposure Movie
Some people living with Environmental Illness discover their problems began with an exposure to molds. This documentary tells the story of two otherwise healthy people who became ill then found the cause to be mold in their apartment. From the Director, Michael Roland Williams: Black Mold Exposure follows Michael Roland Williams, filmmaker, and Karen Noseff, founder and designer of Fortune Denim, struggling to regain their livelihood and well-being after they were unknowingly exposed to high levels of various molds that had infested Karen’s apartment. A growing number of people from all ages and walks of life claim mold made them […]
Social Security Benefits Go Electronic
Social Security Benefits Go Electronic May 1 Paper checks no longer an option for anyone applying for federal benefits. Belleville, Ill.– April 28, 2011 – Anyone applying for federal benefits on or after May 1, 2011, will receive payments electronically, as the U.S. Department of Treasury phases out paper checks. As a result, it’s important for people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or other Social Security benefits, to plan accordingly, advises Allsup, which represents tens of thousands of people in the SSDI application process each year. Effective May 1, paper checks no longer will be issued to […]
May is Big Awareness Month for Many Health Conditions
Every month of the year, there is a list of nationally recognized causes, illnesses and even fun and silly topics. The awareness spans from Teacher Appreciation and Cancer to Oatmeal and Spunky Old Broads Month. Although every month brings awareness to very important diseases, illnesses and disorders, May seems to be loaded with them. We found several lists, but none seemed complete. So, we did our best to add as many as we could find. If you know of any other National or State Awareness Months to be added to this list, please leave a comment on this page, along with a link to a diagnosis specific […]