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"Some improvements could be made to allow all citizens fairer housing choices, according to preliminary survey results from the Louisiana Office of Community Development...
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Children, adults with disabilities show their world view through art
No one taught Joe Flasch about the use of pattern in painting. Harold Jeffries doesn't know cool colors from warm hues. Yet these artists make use of both in creating the art now on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/1863068,doin
A suit filed November 3, 2009 in Federal court alleges that The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) discriminates against blind and low vision law school graduates. November 3, 2009 OAKLAND, Calif...
Chase Community Giving is a program run by Chase that will allow Facebook users to vote for local charities and non-profits, and help direct Chase corporate philanthropy dollars to eligible organizations in the following focus areas: education, healthcare, housing, the environment, combating...
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Progress Seen In Reading, Math Among Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities are showing improvements in math and reading in more states than not, though these students continue to lag far behind their peers without disabilities, a new report finds.
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/1
Nancy Fritchie Roberts As a massage therapist for people with disabilities, I've always done whatever I can to advocate. Thanks to the Advocacy Center for their great work!
Nearly 20 percent of Americans need sites such as Recovery.gov and Disability.gov to improve accessibility features Federal Computer Week November 16, 2009 By Alice Lipowicz...
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November 20, 2009 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm UNO TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division announce a full-day Town Hall Listening Session...
"New York is on the verge of a momentous decision that could prove disastrous for thousands of the mentally ill as well as for neighborhoods across the city...
The Advocacy Center is looking for people who have been on the NOW waiver waiting list since May, June, July or August of 2001. If you or someone you know has been on the waiting list since then, please let us know and tell us how you (or they) can be contacted...
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has named David Gallegos, Advocacy Center program director, to its Expert Panel on Disaster Case Management. For the past 4 years, Mr...
"If I was able to break into entertainment, I'd change people's attitudes," says Ana Jennings, an actress in the DisAbility Project, the subject of this week's RFT feature story. "I'm a pretty good singer. I do comedy pretty well. I've been told by audience members that I have good timing...
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Accessibility A Challenge When Historic Buildings Are In Play
Federal law makes physical accessibility a basic right, but when historic buildings are at stake — as is the case in the town of Gettysburg, Pa. — things get complicated.
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/1
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