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May 18, 2012

Not Dead Yet News & Commentary: RELEASE: Disability Rights …

In a 1997 Supreme Court rally, the outcry of 500 people with disabilities chanting “Not Dead Yet” was heard around the world. Since then, eleven other national disability rights groups have joined NDY in opposing legalized …

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Kamuela-Born "Ruth" Voted Into Disability Contest Semi-Finals | Big …

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Votes are now closed for the national contest but Ruth's family said that she made it into the top 10% of entries with 12624 votes.

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May 16, 2012

Bureaucracy prevents the poor and homeless from accessing disability

A report released today by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty shows that bureaucratic barriers are preventing thousands of homeless Americans from accessing Social Security disability benefits that could …

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Bureaucracy prevents the poor and homeless from accessing disability

May 15, 2012

Increased Disability Employment Would Pay for NDIS -Report | Pro …

A report to the Australian Network on Disability (AND) National Conference shows that increased employment participation by Australians with disability would more than cover the costs for the National Disability Insurance …

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Disability Rights in Uganda – Research Blog: Professor Finn Tarp of …

This scientific blog is established in connection to our research project 'Human-Rights-Based Approach to Disability in Development: Interplay of Disability -Sensitive Development Cooperation and National Policy in Uganda'.

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May 14, 2012

Disability-related housing discrimination claims soar

Nearly half of all housing complaints filed under the Fair Housing Act were based on disability related concerns, according to a new report from the National Fair Housing Alliance. More than 27000 complaints were filed ..

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Disability-related housing discrimination claims soar

May 13, 2012

Catdownunder: The National Disability

The National Disability . Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is apparently under threat before it even hits the ground

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Catdownunder: The National Disability

May 11, 2012

Engaged Illinois: Disability Inclusion At The National Conference on …

Nonprofit leaders, community-based programs, volunteer leaders, disability organizations and anyone who is interested in the field of volunteerism and national service should attend this year's National Conference on …

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May 9, 2012

PwC: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Welcomed | Big4 …

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Although it was less than what the Productivity Commission (PC) recommended, the Australian Government's commitment to invest an additional $1 billion in a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was welcomed …

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May 8, 2012

ODEP News Release: US Labor Department's Office of Disability …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment today announced the official theme for October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month: “A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive …

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