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July 6, 2012

Expanding Ableism: Taking down the Ghettoization of Impact of …

Abstract: This paper highlights the utility of an expanded ableism concept beyond how it is used in disability studies; expanding the concept of ableism so it connects with all aspects of societies and making ableism applicable …

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May 21, 2012

Portrait of the Whole Person: Paintings … – DisAbility Rights Galaxy

Disability Rights Washington, a private non-profit organization protecting the rights of people with disabilities in Washington State, developed the concept and curriculum, taught disability history and culture to the students, and …

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April 15, 2012

The Importance of Activity Limitations in Social Security Disability …

On the Clauson Law web site, we included a section called “the Disability Standard” so that you would understand how Social Security defines the concept of disability . Social Security defines disability in terms of your capacity …

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April 4, 2012

Disability and Global Health Equity – Partners Center of Expertise in …

As my month in Haiti is now nearly complete, I am compelled to write about my perspective of disability as a component of global health equity.

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March 1, 2012

Invisible Disability | Channel N

Another great entry in the 2012 Neuro Film Festival contest, this five minute video explores the concept of invisible disability from traumatic brain injuries.

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December 8, 2011

Technopolis: From "disability" to "functional diversity" — The wheels …

This cartoon, Las ruedas da la vida, “The wheels of life,” nicely illustrates an interesting concept — functional diversity — that redefines the ideas, issues and theories often lumped together under the concept of ” disability ,” …

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November 13, 2011

What May possibly Obama Do to Social Security Disability? | Estate …

Barack Obama supports the Folks with Disabilities Schooling Act Concept, which would support college districts cover the extra charges of educating young children with disabilities . Idea proposes rising the latest funding by …

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November 11, 2011

What Might Obama Do to Social Safety Disability …

Barack Obama supports the Men and women with Disabilities Education Act Concept, which would assist university districts cover the extra costs of educating children with disabilities . Idea proposes increasing the existing …

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August 23, 2011

Teen Behind Inclusive Cheerleading Awarded $100 … – Disability Scoop

A teenager who started the nation's first school-based cheerleading squad including students both with and without disabilities is getting $100000 to expand the concept.

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August 17, 2011

Sensory-Friendly Entertainment Coming To Broadway – Disability Scoop

Autism-friendly screenings have become a staple at movie theaters in recent years.

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