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The author of this month’s E-News Exclusive points out below, “According to statistics published by the World Bank, 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s current population, are living with some form of disability, and between 110 and 190 million people are experiencing significant disabilities. It also reports that people with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes (compared with people without disabilities) such as less education, poorer health outcomes, lower employment, and higher poverty rates.” As our world becomes increasingly digitized, how many of our technology wizards are creating products and networks with people who have disabilities and health impairments in mind? Our E-News Exclusive explores a project that seeks to remedy this situation. Read about a consortium of individuals, organizations, and universities committed to providing the tools and infrastructure that will support digital inclusion. We welcome your comments at SWTeditor@gvpub.com. Visit our website at www.SocialWorkToday.com, like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter. — Marianne Mallon, editor Providing Digital Access With the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure By Susan A. Knight Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are everywhere, shaping how we live and function on a daily basis. But health impairments and other barriers can make it difficult for people to access these technologies. Raising the Floor’s Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII) project seeks to remedy this, by developing a range of tools that address these barriers and support widespread ICT accessibility. People with physical disabilities, such as vision or hearing impairments, often find it difficult to use digital devices effectively. But access issues can also arise for people with learning disabilities, cognitive issues, and challenges related to aging. For anyone facing any type of challenge or barrier as they engage with technology, the GPII will make it possible to access the internet and online services in a way that meets the unique needs of each individual. Full Story »   Providing Digital Access With the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure Moral Distress in Social Work Practice — When Workplace and Conscience Collide Children of People With Serious Mental Illness Veterans With Emotional War Wounds That Will Not Heal Recognized As Moral Injury Film Could Start Conversations About Living With Disabilities Formerly Abused Horses Now Helping Veterans With PTSD Heal Pa. Report Finds Too Many Foster Youths Taking Antipsychotic Medication Tech & Tools Moral Distress in Social Work Practice — When Workplace and Conscience Collide Agency decisions about resources and programs; management directives, policies, and procedures; work culture; and changes in agency ownership, leadership, or focus are just a few of the factors that can lead to moral distress in social work practice. Read more » Children of People With Serious Mental Illness Many children of parents with serious mental illnesses are resilient and will not experience problems. For those who do, problems may persist into adulthood, but intervention and support are available. Read more » A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail

Veterans With Emotional War Wounds That Will Not Heal Recognized As Moral Injury The New York Times says that therapists both within and outside the VA increasingly recognize moral injury as the reason so many returning vets are self-destructive and are not helped, or only partly helped, by established treatments for PTSD. Film Could Start Conversations About Living With Disabilities USA Today suggests that the film Finding Dory could raise the issue of living positively with disabilities as the main character, Dory, takes an affirming approach to dealing with her disability and her parents support her. Formerly Abused Horses Now Helping Veterans With PTSD Heal According to the Associated Press, rescued abused horses are assisting veterans with PTSD in Connecticut. Pa. Report Finds Too Many Foster Youths Taking Antipsychotic Medication The Philadelphia Inquirer says that a recent report from the Children’s PolicyLab found more than one-fifth of Pennsylvania’s foster children in 2012 were taking antipsychotics, yet most of them had not been found to have conditions proven to respond to such drugs. Social Work Today's CE program offers social workers the opportunity to earn CEs from the comfort of their homes or offices. Visit www.SocialWorkTodayCE.com today and join the thousands of professionals from across the country who already have taken advantage of this great program. Simply read an issue of the magazine and complete the online exam or the printed exam published in the magazine, and most issue exams will earn 2 CE credits! PLUS, you have the opportunity to earn CE credits from past issues, too! The nation's top employers and recruiters of social workers advertise in Social Work Today magazine and post their job openings on AlliedHealthCareers.com. Check out the most recent opportunities that have been submitted by employers across the country!   Replicating Psychiatrists’ Expertise to Prevent Inpatient Suicide Climbing suicide rates over the past 10 years have prompted three Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alerts—the most recent in February 2016—urging health care organizations to step up screening and detection of those individuals most at risk. But due to a shortage of both time and psychiatry staff, complying with this mandate presents a challenge. A tablet-based suicide risk assessment tool developed by researchers at the University of Vermont may provide clinicians in the hospital with a solution. Read more » Have a product, service, or educational program you want to market to social work professionals, or an open position that you need to fill quickly? Social Work Today offers many flexible advertising programs designed to maximize your results. From print advertising to e-newsletter sponsorships, website advertising to direct mail opportunities, Social Work Today helps achieve your goals. E-mail our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400! Coming up in our September/October 2016 issue is our Education Spotlight. E-mail a sales representative to be part of this unique advertising opportunity. AlliedHealthCareers.com is the premier online resource to recruit social work professionals. Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com! Social workers care about their clients, but rarely do they have time to care about themselves. Show yourself a little appreciation with field-inspired gear from our Gift Shop. We've got the perfect item for every situation from busy days in the office to at-home visits. Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering.