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May 18, 2012

Suit: Athletes With Disabilities Unlawfully Excluded – Disability Scoop

A lawsuit filed this week in Illinois alleges that the state's high school athletic association is violating the rights of students with disabilities by barring them from competition.

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May 17, 2012

Maine Class Action Disability Lawsuit Settled, Patients May Now Be …

As a result of a class action lawsuit, disabled individuals in Maine may now receive greater assistance from the state if they wish to live on their own.

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May 16, 2012

Employees unprepared for a disability « The Loszach Blog

A new study by the State Farm Center for Women and Financial Services at The American College, revealed five trends about disabilities , their risks and related consequences. While this is U.S.-based research, there are …

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May 9, 2012

Secretary Clinton on Disability Rights

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened with the 2012 US Leadership Conference for International Disability Rights hosted at the US Department of State.

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Secretary Clinton on Disability Rights

May 7, 2012

Disability Law: Cuomo to Seek New Agency to Protect Against …

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May 5, 2012

Planet of the Blind: Disability and Poetry, Part 145

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Thanks to Chris B whose blog Through Alien Eyes is a thoughtful and lovely place for disability reflections. He heard me speak recently on disability and poetry at The Ohio State University and has written a kindly analysis of …

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Planet of the Blind: Disability and Poetry, Part 145

May 2, 2012

Pennsylvania disability rights advocates demand Gov. Tom Corbett …

Disability rights advocates call out Gov. Tom Corbett for falling short on his campaign promise about supporting the state's most vulnerable citizens.

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May 1, 2012

Maine schools disability panel disbanded | SeacoastOnline.com

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Education Department has disbanded a federally mandated panel created to advise the state on issues involving youths with disabilities .

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April 27, 2012

Centers for Independent Living Offer Spring Activities | Living Well …

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This spring, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across the state are providing people with disabilities exciting and interactive ways to live well. By.

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April 24, 2012

Judith E. Heumann – Max Starkloff Speaker's Series – Starkloff …

Internationally acclaimed leader in the disability rights movement, Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State for International Disability Rights, will speak on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with ..

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