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The National Indian Council on Aging's Desiree Lapahie (Navajo Nation) and Consultant Robin Troup interview Dr. Kimberly Yellow Robe (Rosebud Sioux), public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, who shares both her personal and professional experiences with the American Indian disability community. She speaks about growing up around Shiprock, New Mexico, her advocacy work, the lack of services available on reservations and the importance of representation.

"One of my efforts is to address the stigma associated with disability and not to be afraid, not to be ashamed, but to be free, and to be vocal about what is impacting us, and how do we see a remedy being provided, with our voice being included," says Dr. Kimberly Yellow Robe.

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The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) has released a toolkit dedicated to increasing awareness and knowledge of the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native persons living with disabilities.

The toolkit — “Understanding Disabilities in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities” — contains information about disabilities, tribes and resources. You will find suggestions for improving services, providing protections, and utilizing resources in local tribal communities for people with disabilities.

This project is dedicated to building bridges between tribes and those in the Aging Network who want to help but are not sure how to begin. NICOA hopes this guide assists tribes and their allies as they work together to make good decisions about our shared future.

Find “Understanding Disabilities in American Indian & Alaska Native Communities” online in NICOA's Technical Assistance and Resource Center at https://www.nicoa.org/programs/techni....