If You Can Understand, Give Me a Sign - No foray into another language is complete without learning some of the pitfalls that one may face when conversing with a native speaker. -June 29, 2007
Advising Youth with Disabilities on Disclosure - Tips for Service Providers. -June 26, 2007
The Continuing Saga of SIPP - the Bush administration has decided to continue the SIPP project after cancelling it a year ago. -May 31, 2007
A Great Civil Rights Challenge of our Era - Eighty countries went to the U.N. to sign the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, except the United States of America. -May 23, 2007
An Amputee Sprinter: Is He Disabled or Too-Abled? - A South African runner who uses prosthetic legs is challenging the distinctions between 'abled and disabled.' -May 15, 2007
Clearly, Frankly, Unabashedly Disabled - This sometimes confrontational stance reflects the higher expectations that they be treated as people who happen to have a disability. -May 13, 2007
NIDRR Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-09 - An Executive Summary and concise synopsis of the full NIDRR Long-Range Plan. -May 3, 2007
Elmer Bartels: The Science of Advocacy - Reprinted from the wheelchair lifestyle magazine New Mobility. -May 1, 2007
How Many More Disabled People Must Be Injured in Nursing Homes? - The GAO in March 2007 issued a devastating indictment against those nursing homes which have "serious quality problems." -April 30, 2007
April 5 Response of U.S. State Department to Request for Explanation. -April 5, 2007
Sponsors Needed for Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act!!! - Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007 has been introduced. -April 4, 2007
Help Induce U.S. to Sign UN Convention - Help build bottom-up support for the UN Convention on Human Rights for Persons with Disabilities. -April 2, 2007
National Parks - Comments on Access Needed by April 22 - The National Park Service would like to know how to make the parks more accessible to you. -February 21, 2007
Gallaudet Accreditation at Risk - Unless it addresses concerns about weak academic standards, ineffective governance, and a lack of tolerance for diverse views. -February 21, 2007
Mental Retardation is No More - New Name is Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. -February 20, 2007
New Nominations to the National Council on Disability - Three new nominated individuals to the National Council on Disability. -February 9, 2007
Show Us The Money - America's Paper Currency Shortchanges the Blind. -January 18, 2006
Action Alert: Online Petition to Support Accessible Money - The undersigned blind and visually impaired individuals, or supporters thereof, support the decision of Judge James Robertson in the federal district court. -January 9, 2006
The Top Cities in Disability Friendliness, Outreach - Berkeley, CA, and Chicago, IL, have been chosen as the winner and runner-up in the sixth annual Accessible America Contest. -January 15, 2007
PBS Documentary Explores 200 Years of Deaf Life in America - "Through Deaf Eyes," a two-hour PBS documentary exploring nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America will air March 21. -January 8, 2007
A Hidden Shame: Death In Georgia's Mental Hospitals - Sarah Crider was among 115 patients in the state's care who might have lived. -January 7, 2007
Accessible Paper Currency – Myth vs. Fact - The ACB filed suit against the Dept. of Treasury for not designing and issuing currency for blind and visually impaired people. -January 5, 2007
2005 Census Data Regarding People with Disabilities - Disability advocates can find up-to-date statistics by State or county for people with disabilities and other useful current data. -December 21, 2006
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled - Class-Action Case Filed on Behalf of Physically Handicapped People Granted Asylum and Awaiting U.S. Citizenship. -December 21, 2006
Positon Paper on Print Access - The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) has been working to promote ready, usable access to text materials for students with print-related disabilities. -December 19, 2006
Fire in Missouri Kills 10 at Home for Mentally Ill and Disabled - A fire raced through a group home for the mentally ill and disabled here early Monday killing ten people. -November 28, 2006
International Day of Disabled Persons 2006 - Access to information and communication technologies creates opportunities, especially for persons with disabilities. -November 20, 2006
Church of England Supports Baby Euthanasia - The Church of England has joined one of Britain's royal medical colleges in calling for legal euthanasia of seriously disabled newborn babies. -November 12, 2006
People with Disabilities Campaigning and Winning Office - Report that identifies barriers to developing livable communities. -October 31, 2006
NCD Recommends Making Livable Communities Reality - Report that identifies barriers to developing livable communities. -October 31, 2006
A Capitol Tour for All Senses - Stacy Cervenka, A Blind Staffer Helps Visitors See, Smell, and Feel History. -October 26, 2006
National Federation of the Blind Files Target Lawsuit - The case draws national attention as to whether anti-discrimination laws apply to the Internet. -October 26, 2006
AAPD'S Imparato to Be Presented With Highest Achievement Award from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. -October 24, 2006
Legislative Update - H. Con. Res. 235 Passes! - States now require new driver's license candidates to demonstrate the ability to greatly exercise increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual. - October 20, 2006
Clinicians, Advocates Assail CMS Undermining of Wheelchair Access - Clinicians and advocates charged CMS with "dismantling" the Medicare benefit for power mobility equipment. - October 11, 2006
Gallaudet Protesters Staying in Building - Students' Hold on Classroom Site Stretches to 3rd Day. -October 9, 2006
CDC Report Announcement - A report of state-level data 'The Disability and Health State Chartbook 2006 - Profiles of Health for Adults with Disabilities.' -September 28, 2006
United Spinal's Women w/ SCI/D Health & Wellness Survey - United Spinal's Women's Advisory committee had developed an online survey to assess the health & wellness needs of women w/ SCI & SCD. -September 22, 2006
Aging and Disabilty Resource Center Grants Announced - $6 million in additional funding is now available to 22 states to expand their efforts to establish single entry points to long-term care for families. -September 27, 2006
7th Annual National Rehabilitation Educator's Conference - Call for program proposals that address state of the art practices and future directions in rehabilitation practice, education, and research. -September 27, 2006
ADAPT Tells Congress, the Administration, and the States "No More Excuses!" - On September 11-16, 500 ADAPT activists will deliver the message that people with disabilities will accept "No More Excuses!" when it comes to their right to live in any community. -August 31, 2006
New Smyrna Beach Florida's Chad Colley Appointed by President Bush to National Council on Disability. -August 24, 2006
East Ridge Tennessee's Lisa Mattheiss Appointed by President Bush to National Council on Disability. -August 24, 2006
Naperville Illinois' Victoria Ray Carlson Appointed by President Bush to National Council on Disability. -August 24, 2006
Articles on State Budgets Looking Good - Most states are expecting a surplus in their budgets this year. -August 22, 2006
Removal of Shoes at TSA Checkpoints for Persons with Disabilities - Many inquiries have been made regarding the removal of footwear at checkpoints for persons with disabilities and medical conditions. -August 18, 2006
August 12, 2006 Recruitment Announcement: NCD Youth Advisory Committee Seeks Four Members - Deadline September 14, 2006. -August 14, 2006
Brain Injury Association of America: Focus Testing of New Materials - BIAA is producing new materials for the NBIIC and presenting the theme 'Brain Injury: As Diverse as We Are.' -August 11, 2006
Capitol tour guide shows visitors an unexpected thing or two - Stacy Cervenka, a 26-year-old blind intern who serves as a tour guide on Capitol Hill. -July 18, 2006
Fort Myers' John R. Vaughn Appointed by President Bush to National Council on Disability. -August 8, 2006
NCD Board Transition - The U.S. Senate confirmed four new NCD members. -August 4, 2006
President Signs Coin Bill Honoring Legacy of Louis Braille - National Federation of the Blind Hails Passage of Bill to Help Fund Braille Literacy Campaign. -July 27, 2006
White House Website Violates Federal Law - The White House website does not comply with Section 508. -July 23, 2006
Intern's Presence Puts a Face in the Debate - Beth Kolbe, a 20-year-old quadriplegic Harvard student, serves as an intern on Capitol Hill, and participated in the Senate debate on stem cell research. -July 18, 2006
NCD Calls for Sweeping Changes for People with Psychiatric Disabilities - NCD released a new publication 'The Needs of People with Psychiatric Disabilities During and After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.' -July 17, 2006
Ehrlich Picks Cox as Running Mate - Maryland disabilities secretary, legally blind former D.C. lobbyist joins ticket. -June 30, 2006
Senator Shares Story of Son's Suicide - Oregon's Gordon Smith and his wife, Sharon, hope reaching out helps keep other families from meeting the same fate. -June 20, 2006
Bush Apologizes to L.A. Times Reporter - President Bush apologized after he poked fun at a reporter for wearing sunglasses without realizing they were needed for vision loss. -June 16, 2006
UK Babies Aborted for Not Being Perfect - The ethical storm over abortions is renewed as terminations are being carried out for minor, treatable birth defects. -May 30, 2006
PA Governor Vetoes Nursing Home Increase - Governor Rendell Vetoes Bill to Prevent $103 Million Gap in State Budget. -May 22, 2006
KMART Class Action Settlement - If You Use A Wheelchair or Scooter and Shopped At Kmart, You Could Get A Payment From A Class Action Settlement. -May 15, 2006
Most At Risk Aren't Evaluated Further - U.S. failing stressed-out soldiers. -May 12, 2006
NCD Monthly Bulletin - A Monthly Publication of the National Council on Disability (NCD). -May 12, 2006
United Cerebral Palsy and Children's Rights Release Report on Foster Care - At Least One-Third of All Children in Foster Care Have Disabilities. -May 9, 2006
NCD on the Forced Drugging of a Texas Inmate - A state district judge ordered inmate Steven Kenneth Staley to take psychiatric medication so that he can be declared mentally fit for execution. -May 8, 2006
Trapped by Rules, The Mentally Ill Languish in Prison - For Such Felons, Parole Is Rare, Recidivism Is Probable; Lack of State Hospitals. -May 3, 2006
New York Puts Mental Patients in Homes Illegally, Groups Say - New York State illegally houses hundreds of patients without the care they need and often under conditions that approach imprisonment, according to legal groups. -March 12, 2006
Harriet McBryde Johnson at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Harriet McBryde Johnson spoke of the disability rights perspective of their 'Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race' exhibition about Nazi medicine and eugenics. -March 11, 2006
Real People - Real Voices on March 19 in Nashville, TN Join ILRU for a Web cast on "Real People-Real Voices" Documenting the Institutional Bias in the American Long Term Care System presented by The ADAPT Community. -March 10, 2006
Death of Dana Reeve Sadness about the death of Dana Reeve, chair of the Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) and founder of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, who passed away March 6th at the age of 44. -March 9, 2006
NIDRR Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-09 NIDRR's Long-Range Plan sets out five domains of research. -February 24, 2006
IRS Accessible Tax Forms (in Braille and Text Formats). -February 7, 2006
NCD Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee Recruitment Closes February 24, 2006. -February 7, 2006
United States Attorney Announces Resolution of Lawsuit with National Amusements, Inc. -January 17, 2006
Justice Department Announces Settlement with Sunoco, Inc. and its Optima Gasoline Stations and Convenience Stores. -January 10, 2006
WHCoA, Final Report - Final report and recommendations from the Mini-Conference on Disability and Aging, 'Disability and Aging: Seeking Solutions to Improve Health, Productivity and Community Living.' -November 22 2005
NCD Calls for Changes in Federal Approach to Disability Policy - National Council on Disability (NCD) released its annual progress report. -November 2005
Access to Mobility Call-In Day - Ask Your Members of Congress to Support Access to Mobility Devices. -September 2005
Update on the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities -September 2005
Langevin Critical of Evacuation Options. It's important for people with disabilities to have a known escape route. -August 2005
IBM contributes open source code to make Firefox browser more accessible. -Software to enable easier Web navigation for users with disabilities. -August 2005
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Long-Range Plan. -August 2005
23rd Annual Media Access Awards Nomination and Instruction packet is available.Deadline is Monday, August 22, 2005. -August 2005
New resources will ensure safety during emergencies for workers with
disabilities. -July 2005
FCC gets high praise from consumer groups for recent decisions on Video
Relay Service and quality of TV Captioning. -July 2005
The Kids Are All Right. A half-hour video about a renegade Jerry's Kid named Mike Ervin. -July 2005
The abortion debate that wasn't under the radar. Pregnancies increasingly
are being terminated when fetuses are prenatally diagnosed with disabilities. -July 2005
People with disabilities to get more park access -- State Settles Landmark Suit. -July 2005
National policy for the differently abled.
India is in the process of bringing out a national policy
for persons with disabilities. -July 2005
Huge costs for parents of children with disabilities.
It costs three times as much to raise a child with disabilities compared
to a youngster without in the UK. -July 2005
The Tony Coelho Award.
Nominate a company or individual whom you feel exemplifies the spirit of the award.
-July 2005
Perspective; Euthanasia is out of control in the Netherlands.
Survey had found that, contrary to Dutch law, some infants with severe
disabilities have been euthanized. -June 2005
Court Reluctantly Trims Wal-Mart Penalty.
A federal magistrate judge reduced a jury verdict by $4.7
million in a disabilities discrimination case.
-June 2005
Judge: Amtrak can charge people with disabilities extra.
Amtrak must have one space to park a wheelchair and one space to store an
unoccupied chair per passenger coach. -June 2005
The Congress of California Seniors
is launching a major effort promoting technology in aging and disability issues.
-June 2005
Federal Transit Administration releases report on coordinated human service transportation.
-June 2005
Republicans defeat EEOC amendment. This is a loss for the disability community.
-June 2005
Time to TURN UP THE HEAT: Tell Congress to Pass the AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.
-June 2005
Mrs. Bush's Remarks to the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities.
The "Bridges: From School to Work" program connects young people who have
disabilities with employers. -June 2005
DRC launches national debate on the future of equality
in Britain with its discussion paper,
Shaping the Future of Equality.
-June 2005
Transport fails to serve people with disabilities.
Those who need to use public trains or buses are not being
well served. -June 2005
Justice Department announces resolution of lawsuit with Regal Entertainment
Group. The lawsuit challenged the construction of stadium-style movie theaters that
fail to provide persons who use wheelchairs seating. -June
2005
Cover memorandum upon the reissuance of the NCD statement opposing legalization
of assisted suicide. -June 2005
New grants opportunities with Community Foundation for the National Capital Region,
Nike, Inc., and Do Something.
-June 2005
Same Struggle, Different Difference: Civil rights policy forum.
-June 2005
National Council on Disability announces speakers for transportation report
release. NCD will release its report "The Current State of Transportation
for People with Disabilities". -June 2005
The Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities.
From companies on their efforts to recruit, retain and
market to people with disabilities. -June 2005
U.S. disability law covers foreign cruise ships.
Foreign cruise ships that sail in U.S. waters can
be sued under a federal civil rights law for discriminating against
passengers with disabilities. -June 2005
Victory for disabled rights advocates, who
said inadequate ship facilities inhibited their right to "participate fully
in society." -June 2005
Court Expands Scope of Disabilities Law.
The Supreme Court ruled that foreign cruise lines sailing in U.S.
waters must provide better access for passengers in wheelchairs.
-June 2005
United Spinal's "Wounded Warrior Law"
helps America pay its debt to injured service members. -June
2005
Disability Preparedness Center finds
individuals with disabilities need to be more involved in Preparing for
Disasters in the National Capital.-June 2005
California Disability Alliance hails defeat of Doctor-Assisted Suicide;
LA Times called support, 'so weak in the Assembly'.
-June 2005
House bill targets military benefits
measure would reduce wait to get both disability, retirement.
-May 2005
Public fears genetic discrimination.
The largest survey of it's kind to date indicates a significant
proportion of the public fears the possibility of genetic discrimination.
-May 2005
Improved technological advances opens door
and create more opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities.
-May 2005
Interview: Judy Heumann, World Bank Advisor on Disability & Development.
-May 2005
National Council on Independent Living ACTION ALERT!
Support National Housing Justice Day on May 26, 2005. -May
2005
Money Follows the Person,
June 3-19th, Coast to coast motorcycle trip. -May 2005
Turn welfare "on its head", says disability charity,
by placing people with disabilities in control of support services. -May 2005
Rule aids disabled workers (WP).
New guidelines from the White House allow federal agencies to protect
some employees with disabilities. -May 2005
RSA Monitoring Redesign Initiative.
Rehabilitation Services Administration program legislation and
Department of Education regulations require oversight and monitoring of
all programs and grant projects. -May 2005
Reports on rally to save Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Thank you to all of you who could make it to the Rally in front of the
Department of Education in person. -May 2005
Disability Employment Action Alert!
Please contact Senators or Representatives. -May 2005
Budget for Fiscal Year 2006
reduces funding for the Department of Labors Office
of Disability Employment Policy by 41 percent. -May 2005
Perfume allergy
case brings $10M judgment
to one-time radio host who was fired after complaining a co-worker's perfume
made her sick. -May 2005
C S A V R News Update
is primarily focused on the proposed legislation of the Reauthorization of
the Workforce Investment Act, S.1021. -May 2005
Disability Rights Groups condemn British health secretary over right to
life case. -May 2005
Examining the problems of people with disabilities
in the nation and possible solutions. -May 2005
Court to review rights of inmates with disabilities.
The Supreme Court will decide if states and counties can
be sued for not accommodating prisoners with disabilities.
-May 2005
Secretary Spellings response to Senator Kennedy
over the planned closure of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
regional offices. -May 2005
U.K. Court to rule on power to decide right to life.
Who has the right to decide whether a patient's quality of life is too
poor to warrant life-prolonging treatment? -May 2005
NCD is currently conducting an ADA impact study,
gathering information about the impact of ADA and determining whether
the law's goals are being achieved. -May 2005
Students with disabilities win round in fight over medical school
exams. California students have won the first phase of a
court battle to win more time to take the nationwide entrance exam.
-May 2005
Justesen to serve as Acting Director of OSEP.
An announcement about new leadership at the Office of Special Education Programs.
-May 2005
Schroeder to Spellings on RSA and Gov. Dean on ADA.
Serious concerns regarding the planned closure of the Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA) regional offices. -May 2005
The Department of Education will extend flexibility
to those States that are raising achievement. -May 2005
End the Institutional Bias. Send the message to your Senators and Representatives.
-May 2005
Study: Negativity often tied to Down Syndrome diagnoses reported
that the obstetricians had focused on the hardships
ahead and ignored "the positive potentials". -May 2005
Urgent: Feds to dismantle RSA? Join rally May 26th! Department of Education
planning to dismantle Rehabilitation Services Administration.
-May 2005
DNC unveils new National Democratic Lawyers Council. The
Council will provide an ongoing organization of volunteer lawyers and law students
who will work with the Party at the national, state and local levels on a
broad range of issues. -May 2005
The Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation Fellowship Programs For 2006. Postmark by September 1, 2005.
-May 2005
Ticket to Work Conference and Expos. Social Security is hosting a series
of Ticket to Work conference and expos around the country to promote increased
use of the Ticket to Work program.
-May 2005
Federal Agencies jointly issue publications on making
Equal Employment Opportunity Mediation accessible to people with disabilities.
-May 2005
Final U.S. Supreme Court Brief by NDY, GONZALES v. STATE OF OREGON. Oregon's
assisted suicide law encourages the disabled to end their lives - and
guarantees such efforts will be successful -May 2005
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Funding for the Arts 2005. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has
competitive funds available.
-May 2005
Wilson quit in protest: Disabled program changes decried
former RSA Chief faults consolidation. -April 2005
Mother Jones exposes psychiatric drugging of kids. -April 2005
Action required to Protect Public Housing and Community Development Block
Grants. -April 2005
Highlighting innovations that enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
-April 2005
Bush's "Competitive Sourcing" worries workers with disabilities.
-April 2005
ENTRY POINT! Summer Internship program of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science. -April 2005
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association announces Spinal Cord Injury
Hall of Fame Inductees. -April 2005
Fight the Proposed HUD changes that will harm low income tenants,
including persons with disabilities. -April 2005
Eugenics by Abortion, is perfection an entitlement? -April 2005
Treating mental illness, a burning issue, leaving many state and federal
laws without insurance to cover treatment. -April
2005
Don MacKay elected chair of UN Committee on Disability Convention,
-April 2005
Response to the editorial, "California
can provide dignity at life's end," by Paul K. Longmore -April
2005
Veterans with disabilities again seek end to system of Pay Offsets -April
2005
ACLU's Laura W. Murphy to step down as Legislative Director
after more than a decade defending Civil Liberties -April
2005
National Council on Disability Launches New Disability Listserv,
providing critical information on issues affecting people with disabilities. -March
2005
ACA's LLEAP Curriculum now available as Free Download -March
2005
Partners In Employment: a self-study course designed to help people with
developmental disabilities find jobs. -March
2005
Memphis Builders and Designers Settle Justice Department Lawsuit -March 2005
Larry Scott: Are You Really a Veteran? Rep. Steve Buyer is redefining your
status -March 2005
Office Secrets: After Diagnosis, A New Dilemma: What to Tell Boss? -March
2005
Honoring a Disability Rights Pioneer: Ed Roberts' 504 Victory Speech
-March 2005
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association announced the 10 inaugural
inductees to the SCI Hall of Fame™ gala. -March 2005
Congressional Proposal for Universal Home Design: Proposal urges wheelchair-friendly home design. -March
2005
Bush Budget Proposes halt in housing aid for people with disabilities.
-March 2005
Supreme Court to Hear
Special Education Case. -March 2005
SABE Rejoins Alliance for Full Participation Summit. -March
2005
Labor Department offers
employers database of qualified college students and graduates seeking
summer and full-time jobs. -March 2005
Justice Department reaches settlementregarding conditions at New Jersey C
ounty nursing home. -February 2005
Seeing Million Dollar Baby from my wheelchair,
By Diane Coleman, J.D., President of Not Dead Yet.
-February 2005
John Hockenberry commentary on Eastwood Film,
and the loser is... -February 2005
GSM Association Awards 2005 - Awards underline scale and impact of
global mobile communications industry. -February 2005
Disability organizations respond to SABE's letter.
The Steering Committee of the Alliance for Full
Participation would like to respond. -February 2005
Self-Advocates Challenge Disability Organizations
Stand by SABE and support their decision to not participate in the Summit. -February 2005
Justice Department announces $800,000 settlement with North Carolina developer
For housing discrimination lawsuit. -February 2005
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Calls
For 2005 New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations. -February 2005
AARP/N.O.D. Community Betterment Award
The Chatham County Chapter led with its Empowering Independence through
Disability Advocacy and Action project. -February 2005
People with Disabilities Used in U.S. Medical Research
Studies that was conducted at Sonoma State Hospital. -February 2005
Not Dead Yet Op-Ed on Eastwood Movie
Movies about persons with disabilities keep myths alive. -February 2005
National Council on Disability Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.
Background, Legal Issues, and Implications for Persons with Disabilities. -February 2005
Center for International Rehabilitation
And the Office of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Disabilities Launch Tsunami Critical-Needs Assessment. -February 2005
HUD Community Development Block Grants in Jeopardy
The Bush Administration's proposal looks like the beginning of the dismantling of HUD. -January 2005
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, Awards $949,000 In Grants
Grants Focus on Full Inclusion of Young People with Disabilities.
-January 2005
Imprisonment of Persons with Psychiatric Impairments
The loss of benefits is especially devastating for the mentally ill, who make up one-sixth
of the prison population. -January 2005
Nobel Laureate Commentary on Disability Worldwide
More than 400 million persons with disabilities live in developing countries,
often amidst poverty, isolation and despair. -January 2005
Al Hunt Challenge to Bush Administration
Two presidential commissions recently issued reports on people with disabilities.
-January 2005
Disability stats revealing
That only half of children with disabilities in Canada have all the assistive
aids and devices they need. -January 2005
John H. Hager Assumes Duties As Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services. -January 2005
OPM Rule Changes Would Ease Hiring of People With Disabilities
Rule change that would make it easier for federal agencies to hire disabled applicants. -January 2005
Report to the President - A Charge We Have To Keep.
A Road Map to Personal and Economic Freedom for Persons with Intellectual
Disabilities in the 21st Century. -January 2005
Houston, Metro to comply with disabilities law?
The city of Houston and Metro are violating provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. -January 2005
Making Tax Time Pay for People with Disabilities
Link by permission of The World Institute on Disability.
-January 2005
Doctors without Boundaries
Physicians with Disabilities Demonstrate Extra Skills. -January 2005
Montreal Declaration On Intellectual Disabilities
Clarifying shared international expectations regarding decision-making about health care
that support inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
-January 2005
Pasadena, California Wins National Organization On Disability's
$25,000 Prize Salutes City for Being Tops in Disability Friendliness, Outreach.
-December 2004
Helping People With Disabilities Out of the Shadows
People with disabilities are not only the most deprived human beings,
they are also the most neglected. -December 2004
Religious Leaders Join Disability Outreach Effort
100 religious educators signed up for N.O.D. Interfaith
Directory of Religious Leaders with Disabilities. -December 2004
Nationwide Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
filed against developer Archstone-Smith, one the nation’s largest residential apartment
developers. -December 2004
The Disability Dilemma - Improving Employment Kansas City businesses, advocates
trying to improve hiring situation. -December 2004
Newly-Disabled Iraq Veterans Deserve Recognition An account of the thousands
of newly-disabled Iraq war veterans that continue to go uncounted and
largely unrecognized. -November 2004
Justice Department Settles Its First Lawsuit In Delaware
Alleging Disability-Based Housing Discrimination. -November 2004
United We Ride State Coordination
Grant These grants are being distributed to support States working towards
the goal of meeting the needs of transportation-disadvantaged individuals.
-November 2004
National Family Caregivers Month
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) celebrates the commitment and
selfless service of family caregivers. -November 2004
Top Fashion Designers Search A nationwide search for women in wheelchairs who
are remarkable "roll models". -November 2004
Human Rights for People With Disabilities
By Dick Thornburgh and Alan Reich. -November 2004
Nine Honorees Receive Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao's New Freedom Initiative Award
Recognizing Achievements on Behalf of People with Disabilities. -November 2004
President Bush Signs Assistive Technology Act Victory for Millions of People with
Disabilities Who Strive for Independence. -October 2004
White House Executive OrderProviding Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses to Increase Their Federal
Contracting and Subcontracting. -October 2004
HHS Announces Real Choice System Change Grants
-October 2004
Awards $31 Million in Grants to 31 States.
Justice Department Settles Its Largest Lawsuit
-September 2004
Settlement agreement in a design and construction case.
New York Times Analysis of Reforming Social Security
-September 2004
When younger workers retire, their benefits are likely to be smaller than current retirees.
Department of Homeland Security Highlights Policy Initiatives
-September 2004
for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness.
Bush Administration Proposes Cuts in Housing Aid
-September 2004
To The Urban Poor.
Janet Reno Addresses Disability Convention
-September 2004
The first national disabilities convention at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Florida Court Rejects Law Keeping Comatose Woman Alive
-September 2004
Supreme Court Overturns 'Terri's Law'.
Disability Groups Angered
by Schiavo Ruling -September 2004
A Press Release from Not Dead Yet.
White House May Be Planning Nationwide Program to Diagnose, Drugs In Children
K-12 -September 2004
Disability Advocates Oppose Bush Psychiatric Testing Plan.
DOJ Announces Agreement for 3 City Accessibility
-September 2004
Improving Access For People With Disabilities.
> New York Olympic bid hit by TV
row -September 2004
Lack of U.S. Coverage of Paralympics Could Hurt U.S. Bid.
U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Awards $2.4 Million in Telework Grants
-September 2004
to People and Veterans with Disabilities.
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
-September 2004
Announces the Posting of Briefing Papers.
Passengers With Disabilities Customer Satisfaction Survey
-September 2004
Transportation Security Administration has forwarded Information To the Office
of Management and Budget for review.
Chicago Area Condominium Association Pays $83,500
-September 2004
To Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit With The Justice Department.
2003 Census Data for Persons with Disabilities -September 2004
2003 American Community Survey (ACS) Data Profile, breaks down for every state in the Nation.
Call For Papers: -September 2004
Special Issue On Disability And Community Development.
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit -August 2004
Alleging Disability-Based Housing Discrimination In Carteret, New Jersey.
Las Vegas Developer Pays $150,000 -August 2004
To Settle Fair Housing Lawsuit With The Justice Department.
School Achievement Reports Often Exclude Children With Disabilities
-August 2004
Like most other states, California does not provide report cards for programs that
educate Children With Disabilities.
Ranks of Poverty-Stricken, Uninsured Rise, Census Finds
-August 2004
For Third Straight Year, Numbers in Both Categories Increase.
National Organizations Collaborate with TDI to File Joint Petition
-August 2004
For Rulemaking to FCC on Captioning Quality Issues.
Special issue of the American Journal on Mental Retardation
-August 2004
Examines the impact of aging on families providing care to persons with intellectual disabilities.
Studying at the School of Life -August 2004
University Program for Persons with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
New Ms. Wheelchair America Crowned -August 2004
Juliette Rizzo of Maryland Crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2005.
Volunteer Participation And Life Satisfaction Among
People With Disabilities: -August 2004
A Pilot Study.
The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society
Hearing on Genetic Discrimination -August 2004
Is seeking public comments from individuals.
Halting Progress for People with Disabilities
-August 2004
If you're blind, deaf or in a wheelchair, the stakes on Nov. 2 are enormous.
The Justice Department announces nationwide settlement agreement with Motel
6 -August 2004
Allegations that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Alaska Agrees to Let Students With Disabilities Have Help on a School Exam
-August 2004
High school students will gain broad accommodations on the
state's standardized mandatory graduation exam.
The Amazing Story of Glenn Young
-August 2004
Reflections from Jerry W. Friedman, APHSA Executive Director.
Involving People with Disabilities as Members of Advisory Groups
-August 2004
This Practice Guideline offers suggestions on how to involve people with disabilities
as active members and advisors of your group.
Americans with Disabilities Act Lectures -August 2004
Boston Event: Honoring Our Elected Officials: Parts 1 through 4.
New EEOC Fact Sheet Details Workplace Rights for People with Epilepsy
-August 2004
For employers, people with epilepsy, their families, advocates, and anyone with
questions about epilepsy, seizures and employment.
The Justice Department Announces Nationwide Settlement
Agreement With Motel 6
-August 2004
Settling allegations that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Workplace Flexibility 2010 -August 2004
An educational, research and outreach effort to support the development
of a comprehensive national policy on workplace flexibility.
Students with Disabilities to Gain Improved Access to Learning -August
2004
New standard expected to help students who are blind, print-disabled.
Community Action Partnership to Hold “ No Room for Poverty”
-August 2004
National Rally On September 4, 2004, on the Ellipse in Washington, DC.
The NGA and Your State Disability Community -August 2004
In February, 2005, your Governor will vote on a critical motion that
affects all persons with disabilities.
Bringing Emergency Preparedness to the Government's Workers and Customers With
Disabilities -August 2004
The President is making government agencies responsible for properly taking
into account people with disabilities in the emergency preparedness planning.
Bush Executive Order for Emergency Preparedness & PWDs -July 2004
2003 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awardee Claudia Gordon was present when
President Bush signed the Executive Order dealing with disaster preparedness
and people with disabilities.
Voices of Civil Rights -July 2004
A Bus Tour traveling to some of the cities along the route of the 1961 Freedom
Rides to Jackson, Mississippi, gathering personal stories about the Civil
Rights Movement.
2004 Accessible America Competition Announced: -July 2004
Most Disability Friendly Community Will Win $25,000, National Recognition.
Full Participation for All petition campaign. -July 2004
Sign the petition now to make sure people with disabilities have equal opportunities
to be active members of society.
ADAPT Scores Resolution Intro by PA Gov. Rendell at NGA Summer Meeting.
-July 2004
The resolution calls for reform, so persons with disabilities would have
the choice to receive services and supports in their own homes.
ADAPT Resolution on Community-Based Services -July 2004
ADAPT Asks Governors to Resolve to End Institutional Bias and Support Community Services.
Washington Post on Life of Hugh Gallagher -July 2004
Hugh Gallagher Dies; Crusaded for People with Disabilities.
Report on ADAPT Action at Seattle NGA Conference -July 2004
Wheelchair users to protest as governors gather. Hundreds expected on the streets for Seattle meeting.
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau -July 2004
reminds telecommunications equipment manufacturers and telecommunications service providers
of obligation to designate agent for complaints received by the FCC.
Labor Secretary Chao Announces Availability of $2.5 Million Grant -July 2004
Aimed at Improving Telework Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities.
Position Paper on Amending the Air Carrier Access Act -July 2004
to Allow for Private Right of Action.
Registered Traveler Pilot Program -July 2004
Allowing participants to pass more quickly into secure areas.
Spinal Cord Injury Hall Of Fame -July 2004
Recognizing individuals with Spinal Cord Injury for their significant achievements.
Many Youths Reported Held Awaiting Mental Help -July 2004
15,000 children with psychiatric disorders were improperly
incarcerated last year because no mental health services were available.
Federal Jobs for persons with Disabilities -July 2004
Drop 20 Percent Decrease Since 1994 Surprising Analysts and Advocates.
Building an Access Bridge in Technology and Telecommunications -July 2004
FCC released a Report and Order, on various aspects of telecommunications
relay services (TRS).
Colorado Springs Becomes First City in the World -July 2004
to adopt the New Supports Intensity Scale which is a breakthrough in
disability services; helping persons lead fuller, independent lives.
Standing up for students with disabilities -July 2004
A student with disabilities describes her tough course through college to gain a teaching degree.
Groundbreaking Report -July 2004
Reveals major obstacles to college access nationwide for students with disabilities.
Mentor Program For Law Students With Disabilities -July 2004
The program is open to law students with all types of disabilities.
Independent Monitor selected for Justice Department's agreement -July 2004
with Prince George's County Police Department.
Board to Organize Advisory Committee on Courthouse Accessibility -July 2004
Courthouses, particularly courtrooms, poses unique challenges to access for persons with disabilities.
Summary of CGB Rate Order -July 2004
FCC approves all of the rates proposed by the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA).
2002 Census Update for Persons with Disabilities
-July 2004
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its 2002 Survey of
Income and Program Participation (SIPP) for persons with disabilities.
Is Your Community Ready?
-June 2004
Visitability initiatives are springing up all over the country.
2003 HOPE VI Housing
-June2004
HUD has awarded $433 million to 24 public housing authorities for new
construction of both rental and/or home ownership.
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives -June 2004
Advisory Panel Announces the Release of Its Fourth Annual Report. -June 2004
Persons with Disabilities in the Information Society
-June 2004
Comments on the draft declaration of principles and plan of action of the World Summit on the Information Society.
Feedback Sought on Accessibility of U.S. Congress
-June 2004
Please give your written response on or before July 1, 2004.
Report Shows Racial Disparity in Special Education Programs
-June 2004
A disproportionate number of the state's black and Hispanic students are still placed in special
education programs.
Disability Advocates Meet with White House Staff
-June 2004
To discuss some longstanding issues and opportunities in disability
policy for the Bush Administration.
OPM to propose more flexible hiring rules
-June 2004
The Office of Personnel Management plans to introduce a pair of reforms
to give federal agencies more hiring flexibility.
Fostering Change For Persons With Disabilities
-June 2004
New Free Booklet, Taking Action, a step-by-step guide
to becoming a self-advocate to encourage change for individuals with disabilities
in a community.
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation -May 2004
Parent Public Policy Fellowship Program 2005 and Professional Public Policy
Fellowship Program 2005. Deadline: September 1, 2004.
U.S.
Census Bureau Public Information -May 2004
Office Releases New Fact Sheet on Disability.
Easter Seals has launched -May 2004
the "Full Participation for All!" petition campaign.
Nevada Owner, Developer, And Architect Pay $718,000 -May 2004
To Settle Fair Housing Lawsuit.
Rural Housing Programs -May 2004
Available for very low and for moderate income persons with disabilities
who reside in "rural America".
Georgia Accessibility Rally Announces Winners -May 2004
In its Internet accessibility contest.
HHS Will Launch New Program Supporting Physical Activity -May 2004
For Children And Youth With Disabilities.
Brown v. Board
of Education -May 2004
What follows is a review of segregation of children based on disability.
International Workshop on Transit ITS Technology
and Mobility -May 2004
ITS technologies to improve the worldwide accessibility of public transit systems.
New Disability Point Person
at White House -May 2004
Tracy Justesen, Associate Director for the White House Domestic Policy Council.
New HUD Policy
-May 2004
Will Force Immediate Cuts In Housing Voucher
Assistance For Low-Income Families.
Federal HOME MODIFICATION Funds for Accessibility -April
2004
These federal funds can be allocated either to home
owners or renters who have disabilities.
New Consumer Coalition Launches Campaign -April
2004
To Keep Collection Of Universal Service Fund Fair.
Disability Status of
the Civilian Non institutionalized Population -April 2004
By Sex and Selected Characteristics for the United States and Puerto Rico: 2000 (PHC-T-32).
Make Your Voice Heard as a Voice of Civil Rights! -April
2004
The voices of the disability rights movement
certainly need to be heard loud and clear.
Help Get U.S. to Support U.N. Convention -April
2004
Help Get The U.S. To Back Disability Rights For People With
Disabilities Around The World.
California Advocates Protest Home Care Budget Cuts -April
2004
Crowd in Oakland voices concerns about Arnold's plan to
slash program for disabled.
Justice Dept.
Sues State Of N. Y. -April
2004
For Violating Rights Of Students With Disabilities.
The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) -April
2004
Call for Submissions.
Justice Dept. Sues D.C. For Fair Housing Act Violations -April
2004
Regarding Group Home For Children With Disabilities.
Assistive Technology -April 2004
An Aging Population To Be Examined At Committee Hearing.
Labor Secretary Chao Calls for Entries to 2004 New Freedom Initiative Award
-March 2004
Those who have demonstrated efforts in furthering the employment and workplace
environment for people with disabilities.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
-March 2004
For some people with disabilities, Personal
Assistance Services (PAS) may be needed to successfully maintain gainful employment.
Dr. Roy Grizzard, First Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy
-March 2004
to be featured on “Disability Matters” with Joyce Bender.
Response to Justesen on Employment, Bush on Transportation
-March 2004
Responses to Troy Justesen's accounting of Department of Education employment programs funding.
Justesen Explains DOEd Employment Programs Funding
-March 2004
There is no reduction in employment programs for people with disabilities.
Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families and People with Disabilities
-March 2004
NCD's Chair Lex Frieden offers the following op-ed regarding reauthorization of the TANF program.
HHS
Awards $15.7 Million To Help People With Disabilities Return To Work -March 2004
Grants to 28 states and DC to help people with disabilities find and keep work without losing their health benefits.
Rural
Housing Repair And Rehabilitation Loans & Grants -March 2004
Offering up to $7,500 to make dwellings accessible for household members
with a disability in rural areas.
Grassley
to Hold Long-Term Care Hearing -March 2004
Grassley Plans Hearing on New Freedom Initiative for
Elderly, Disabled.
Bush Executive Order on Transportation Coordination
-March 2004
Interagency Transportation Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility.
Disability Studies Quarterly -March
2004
A refereed online publication
focusing on disability studies research with the Society for Disability Studies.
The
2004 Progress Report: -March 2004
The President's New Freedom Initiative for People with
Disabilities.
HOME Rental Data
-February 2004
Program rental data for all States.
DOJ Certifies Maryland's Accessibility Code -February
2004
As meeting or exceeding federal standards for accessible design.
New York City Special Education in Disarray
-February 2004
Scores of interviews say they had never seen the city's special education
system in such disarray.
Hotels Learn to Deal With Disability -February 2004
But executives with disabilities say the travel industry finally seems to be getting it right.
New
Research Study Shows -February 2004
That 57 Percent of Adult Computer Users Can Benefit From Accessible Technology.
Results of a research study, commissioned
by Microsoft -January 2004
which provides valuable new information about the widespread need and
expanding market for accessible and assistive technology.
Leaving Disabled Children Behind -January 2004
But the goal of providing all children with qualified teachers and high-quality
schooling may slip away.
State of Union, Quality of Life Issues
-January 2004
Concern Americans with Disabilities, National Organization on Disability/Harris Poll Finds.
The SAT: Where it's At -January 2004
An interview with College Board's Paula Kuebler.
The
Kaiser Family Foundation's -January 2004
Summary of Medicare Rx bill provisions.
The
Justice Department Reaches Settlement -January 2004
Regarding Unconstitutional Conditions At Two Louisiana Developmental Centers.
Bush To Seek Extra $1 Billion
Each -January 2004
For Special Education, title I Programs.
Freedom to Travel
-January 2004
Transportation and People with Disabilities.
New Assessment Tool
-January 2004
Enables Persons with Intellectual Disabilities To Lead Fuller Lives.
New Beginnings
-January 2004
Making Home ownership a Reality for People with Disabilities.
Laguna Honda Hospital Lawsuit Settles
-January 2004
Advocates Cheer Progress Toward Community Services for San Franciscans
with Disabilities.
Reports Indicate Governor Will Reverse Cuts
-December 2003
To Disabled And Lanterman Act Suspension.
Attorney General Lockyer Releases Handbook -December
2003
Outlining Legal Rights Of Persons With Disabilities.
From CasaGlozier Productions -December 2003
DVD on a short film about the Free Our People March titled What do we Know?
Website for People with Disability - DisabilityInfo.Gov
-December 2003
Celebrates First Year of Operation with More Than 1.6 Million Visitors.
Verizon extends its reach to serving customers with disabilities
-December 2003
To include the Potomac States.
The Able Trust Conducts Statewide Study
-December 2003
To Address Employer Attitudes Toward Hiring Individuals with Disabilities.
Attention Artists & Designers: Call for Entries!
-December 2003
AbilityMaine, Maine's online disability news and information site needs a unique logo!
NCD Says Partial Victory in Supreme Court's
-December 2003
Over The Hernandez v. Raytheon Decision.
The Lobbying Law is More Charitable Than They Think
-December 2003
The leaders of the nation's nonprofit's do many things well, but representing
their clients interests before government is not one of them.
The Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal
-December 2003
The Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, announces
the publication of a new journal.
HOME Investment Partnership Program
-December 2003
The disability community should know how the HOME program works.
HUD Announces $50.9 Million In Rental Housing Vouchers -November
2003
To Help Families With Disabilities.
Internships Available For Students With Disabilities
-November 2003
Through HalfthePlanet Foundation.
The Hospital for Sick Children
-November 2003
Launches the Dose of Kindness Program.
U.S.
Paralympics Team Selection Athens 2004 -November
2003
2004 Paralympic Games Team Qualification Procedures Now Online.
End of life planning
-November 2003
Q & A with disabilities advocate.
NCD
Releases Cultural Diversity Literature Review
-November 2003
The objectives of the review were to articulate the principal themes of outreach.
Mainstream
Vouchers - FY 2003 -November 2003
HUD recently announced the recipients of the FY 2003 Mainstream Housing
Vouchers, which are specifically and ONLY for persons with disabilities.
The
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange:
-November 2003
Equal Opportunities for International Experiences.
The Disability Rag-Primer -November 2003
For Understanding New Thinking Of The Disability Rights Movement.
Order
a 2004 Free Our People Calendar -November 2003
Featuring photos from the FOP March.
Supreme
Court Limits Disability Rights -November 2003
To people whose physical or mental disabilities allow them to do
only jobs that no longer exist.
Virginia
Receives Multi-Million Dollar Grant Awards -November 2003
For Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority.
Get
A Free Sorenson VP-100 Videophone! -November 2003
Connecting directly to the user's TV, or by using a Web camera and
EnVision SL video relay software or Microsoft NetMeeting.
US Disability Statistics -November 2003
For disabilities in the US, specifically: People with Sensory; Deaf;
Low Vision; Blind; People with Mobility Disabilities; Spinal Cord Injuries;
CP/MS or Neuromuscular and People with Cognitive Disabilities.
The Justice Department announces settlement with Car Rental Companies
-November 2003
To Assure Accessible Transportation At Airports.
U.S. Education Department and U.S. Chamber Of Commerce
-November 2003
Release Guidebook For Business On Employment Of People With Disabilities.
Persons With Disabilities Who Want Out of Nursing Homes
-November 2003
There are AT LEAST 267,691 people with disabilities, who want out of nursing homes.
Disability Groups Unite In Support Of Website Accessibility
-November 2003
Seek To Overturn Florida Court Ruling.
Website For People With Disability - DisabilityInfo.Gov
-October 2003
Celebrates First Year Of Operation With More Than 1.6 Million Visitors.
Troy Justesen -October 2003
Named deputy commissioner of Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Participate in the Largest (Student Run) Thanksgiving Dinner!
-October 2003
America's All Stars, Youth Service America, Salvation Army,
and Campbell Soup announce the "The World's Largest Thanksgiving Dinner."
On November 20, 2003.
Participate in Speak Up
Day! -October 2003
NetDay Sponsors National Campaign To Capture Input From Students.
Information Is Empowerment
-October 2003
Disability Civil Rights & General Information.
10 Honorees Receive Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao's
-October 2003
New Freedom Initiative Award.
Expanded Disability And Emergency Website Seeks Papers,
-October 2003
N.O.D., launches its Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI).
The World Bank
-October 2003
Corporate Procurement Unit Supplier Diversity Program.