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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 7, 2012

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

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April 27, 2012

Great Week in Internet Media Awareness of Disability Care and End …

This week we saw some amazing writing and one video that put to question the issues of mortality and ability. First was this unforgettable video on Philip.

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Great Week in Internet Media Awareness of Disability Care and End …

April 17, 2012

New Federal Agency Gives Boost To Disability Issues – Disability …

A major organizational change this week at the federal level could give significantly more voice to those working on developmental disability issues.

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April 3, 2012

States Get Funds To Spur Disability Employment – Disability Scoop

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Federal officials are beginning to send cash to states this week in an effort to promote integrated, community-based employment for people with even the most severe disabilities .

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March 9, 2012

Important possible legislation could impact disability advocates on …

This week, many disability advocates sent out an email asking groups to sign on to a letter urging Department of Labor Secretary Solis not adopt final regulations until she has convened a meeting of disability and labor …

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March 4, 2012

Working with a Disability – Tips on Self-Advocacy | Changing Paces

Trish's guests for this week on OPTIMAL HEALTH SEEKERS Radio will be Annette Bourbonniere, an Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant who has had a disability for over 40 years, provides training to businesses and persons …

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March 1, 2012

Brain injury: the hidden disability – Ecademy

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I attended a fascinating presentation this week by Headway, the brain injury charity. Headway operate all over the UK, offering not only advice and guidance about brain injury, but also hands-on support, in the form of many …

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Brain injury: the hidden disability – Ecademy

February 17, 2012

Subcommittee Reviews VA's Plan to Decrease Disability Claims …

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) held a hearing to review the Administration's Fiscal Year 2013 VA budget request as it pertains to the Veterans …

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February 16, 2012

Strength vs. Fragility: Tiger Parenting, Disability and Expectations

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This week, the Washington Times published a story about Moshe Kai Cavalin, a California boy who completed two associates degrees by age 9 and.

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Strength vs. Fragility: Tiger Parenting, Disability and Expectations

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