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  • 4/20/2004: Employment for Latinos with disabilities focus of July conference
  • 4/13/2004: University grads with severe disabilities increase work chances through 'Illinois Model'
  • 4/6/2004: How is industry doing with access?
  • 3/30/2004: One-stop portal offers ADA links
  • 3/23/2004: Harris Poll finds nation supports courthouse access -- do Supreme Court judges?
  • 3/16/2004: Report, project highlight workplace accommodations issues
  • 3/9/2004: Upcoming events
  • 3/2/2004: Disability studies: new conference; two new journals
  • 2/24/2004: Deaf activists accuse feds of captioning "censorship"
  • 2/17/2004: Privacy, fraud and access to the right to vote
  • 2/10/2004: Website helps visitors navigate the world of disability benefits
  • 2/3/2004: Universal design resources
  • 1/27/2004: Living in the community: news and webcast
  • 1/20/2004: Disability issues in the Presidential campaign
  • 1/13/2004: Does the Census do justice to people with disabilities?
  • 12/23/2003: ADA Title 2 case to be heard by Supreme Court Jan 13
  • 12/16/2003: In-home services threatened in CA, supported in PA
  • 12/9/2003: Technology advances in the news
  • 12/2/2003: International Day of Disabled Persons celebrates "voice of our own"
  • 11/25/2003: Living in the community -- assistive technology and housing access advances
  • 11/18/2003: Getting people out of nursing homes and institutions -- new ammunition
  • 11/11/2003: IDEA re-authorization bill may cap attorney fees
  • 11/4/2003: Voting progress for people with disabilities
  • 10/28/2003: Panel at Urban Institute next Tues. to focus on economic security
  • 10/21/2003: World Bank offers incentives. Sec. Chao praises employers
  • 10/14/2003: Mentoring Day, website focus on employment
  • 10/7/2003: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • 9/30/2003: Section 504, 30 years old, still protects rights
  • 9/23/2003: Media and disability - resources online
  • 9/16/2003: Websites serve up disability pride, policy
  • 9/9/2003: Disability research helps advocates in independent living
  • 9/2/2003: Activists begin 144-mile march Sept. 4 to "Free Our People"; rally Sept. 17 in DC
  • 8/26/2003: Upcoming events highlight employment issues for people with disabilities
  • 8/19/2003: International issues involve disability rights advocates
  • 8/12/2003: Assistive technology interest growing among govt., vendors
  • 8/5/2003: Do Voter Fraud Concerns Trump Access?
  • 7/29/2003: Travel and recreation plans this summer?
  • 7/22/2003: Federal research agencies seek input
  • 7/15/2003: ADA celebrations planned around the nation
  • 7/8/2003: Newspaper series looks at disability issues
  • 7/1/2003: "End of Life" advocacy upsets national disability groups
  • 6/24/2003: Most favor segregation of those with intellectual disabilities, says new study
  • 6/17/2003: Groups criticize pace of 508 implementation
  • 6/10/2003: Funding and publicity needed for Ticket to Work, says panel
  • 6/3/2003: Action on IDEA moves to Senate; advocates speak out, rally
  • 5/27/2003: Website to help consumers rate and select technology
  • 5/20/2003: Conferences to focus on women with disabilities, aging
  • 5/6/2003: DaVinci Awards seek the creative and innovative in universal design
  • 4/29/2003: Speech-to-speech relay service grows; outreach needed
  • 4/22/2003: MiCassa and the current Medicaid crisis
  • 4/15/2003: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization bill worries advocates
  • 4/8/2003: 'Liquid web design' resources extend access, usability
  • 4/1/2003: Universal design and visitability information continue to spread
  • 3/25/2003: Accessible, affordable housing -- some resources
  • 3/18/2003: Upcoming teleconferences and webcasts
  • 3/11/2003: Lawsuit over computer access points up ongoing problem
  • 3/4/2003: Website seeks comments on research needs
  • 2/25/2003: Assistive Technology Act saved again... for awhile
  • 2/18/2003: 'Watershed' article by disability activist may marginalize Singer's views
  • 2/11/2003: Webcasts feature info on accessible transit, electronic access
  • 2/4/2003: One man's loss-of-freedom story can shine light on needed Medicaid reforms
  • 1/28/2003: Bush Administration proposes funds for 'freedom'
  • 1/21/2003: Self-determination: programs of research funded by NIDRR
  • 1/14/2003: Self-determination means a transfer of power, says webcast presenter
  • 1/7/2003: HHS moves to enlarge pool of Medicaid recipients living at home, going to work
  • 12/17/2002: HBO to re-air Academy Award-winning "King Gimp" in January
  • 12/10/2002: NJ enrollees like "cash and counseling," says report
  • 12/3/2002: Resources on international disability advocacy
  • 11/26/2002: Oregon becomes second state to apologize for sterilizations
  • 11/19/2002: Supreme Court turning attention to ADA Title 2 cases
  • 11/12/2002: New disabilityinfo.gov offers one-stop info on government disability resources
  • 11/5/2002:What will disabled people find at the polls?
  • 10/29/2002: Federal website usability not yet up to speed
  • 10/22/2002: National Council on Disability to offer policy brief series on ADA future
  • 10/15/2002: National Disability Mentoring Day links mentors, students at workplace
  • 10/8/2002: Website access issues in court again
  • 10/1/2002: ADAPT to challenge nursing home industry on community services
  • 9/17/2002: Upcoming webcasts discuss implementing the Olmstead decision
  • 9/10/2002: Web design conference to bring together graphics and access experts
  • 9/3/2002: Disabled Mom and Activist Wins National Health Leadership Award
  • 8/27/2002: New Ed Roberts Postdoctoral Fellowships launched
  • 8/20/2002: 'Homebound' modernization bill introduced
  • 8/13/2002: HHS Office on Disability Launched
  • 8/6/2002: Webcast looks at state protections for people with disabilities
  • 7/30/2002: New book describes designers with disabilities
  • 7/23/2002: The 2000 Census and People with Disabilities
  • 7/16/2002: Roles for Youth with Disabilities
  • 7/9/2002: A slice of history now online
  • 7/2/2002: Justin Dart Passing Receives Media Coverage, Tributes
  • 6/25/2002: Institutional bias: some change, some resistance still
  • 6/19/2002: Section 508 at the one-year mark
  • 6/5/2002: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended
  • 5/28/2002: Biotechnology gatherings to discuss genetic engineering, disability issues
  • 5/21/2002: More on the New Freedom Initiative
  • 5/14/2002: National Telephone Event May 15 on MiCassa Caps Week-long Events in DC
  • 5/7/2002: Could eugenics reappear?
  • 4/30/2002: The Arc drops 'retarded' in hopes of changing national policy
  • 4/23/2002: Longest federal building sit-in ended 25 years ago -- with Sec. 504 rules
  • 4/16/2002: Disability Museum opens online
  • 4/9/2002: "Healthy People 2010" goals include people with disabilities
  • 4/2/2002: Two-day conference at OSU to examine disability issues
  • 3/26/2002: Conference to look at issues faced by parents with disabilities
  • 3/19/2002: Upcoming hearings on Assistive Technology Act may extend the law
  • 3/12/2002: Disability scholars look at 'new paradigm,' disability rights law
    3/5/2002: Violent abuse in institutions takes spotlight -- for now
  • 2/26/2002: Supreme Court hears worker safety ADA case
  • 2/19/2002: U. S. healthcare fails people with mental retardation, says report
  • 2/12/2002: Olmstead complaints give picture of what's happening
  • 2/5/2002: Update and clarification on Internet usage by people with disabilities
  • 1/29/2002: MiCASSA introduced in Congress again
  • 1/22/2002: People with disabilities still lag on Internet usage
  • 1/15/2002: Supreme Court Williams ruling misguided, say advocates
  • 1/8/2002: Bush Administration releases Olmstead plan
  • 12/18/2001: "Visitability" updates
  • 12/11/2001:Segregation still the norm for children with disabilities
  • 12/4/2001:"Visitability" becoming more visible nationwide
  • 11/27/2001: Disability history awareness grows
  • 11/20/2001: Disability harassment issues receiving increased coverage
  • 11/13/2001: HUD failing on disability nondiscrimination, says new report
  • 11/6/2001: Supreme Court takes up definition of disability again
  • 10/30/2001: Even "accessible" websites remain difficult for people with disabilities, says study
  • 10/23/2001: Laguna Honda protesters want to 'tear down the walls'
  • 10/16/2001: International universal design conference starts Thursday
  • 10/9/2001: ADA -- "good language, bad enforcement" says lecturer
  • 10/2/2001: Controversial Singer appearance Oct. 5 divides disability activists
  • 9/25/2001: Online access for students brings need for training
  • 9/18/2001: Terrorism, evacuation and disability
  • 9/11/2001: Airline discrimination fined by DOT
  • 9/4/2001: The unmoving labor rate
  • 8/28/2001: The next brainiacs
  • 8/21/2001: Bus service still leaves much to be desired
  • 8/14/2001: Effort to defeat "discipline amendments"
  • 8/7/2001: How will people moving from institutions find housing?
  • 7/24/2001: Celebrating ADA's 11 years -- with lawsuit settlements
  • 7/17/2001: 'Homebound rule' coverage the work of disability columnists in nation's newspapers
  • 7/10/2001: Inspiring 'overcomer' stories are newsroom cliches
  • 7/3/2001: Violence against people with disabilities among 'Project Censored' top 25
  • 6/26/2001: President's Executive Order heartens advocates
  • 6/19/2001: Access to information to bloom as rules take effect
  • 6/5/2001: Casey Martin victory coverage is mixed
  • 5/29/2001: The social model of disablement gives us a new international tool
  • 5/22/2001: Groups fight anti-ADA judge Sutton nomination to federal bench
  • 5/15/2001: Activists in DC to press Administration on in-home support
  • 5/8/2001: Talking signs technology liberates blind travelers
  • 5/1/2001: Lack of curb cuts bring death, highlight national problem
  • 4/24/2001: Companies violate law in paying sub-standard wage, says GAO report
  • 4/17/2001: Is private insurance the solution to long term care financing problems?
  • 4/10/2001: Disabled students to protest Garrett decision in April 17 action
  • 4/3/2001: School discipline and the IDEA: unfair to nondisabled students?
  • 3/27/2001: 'Cruel and unusual' punishment -- executing people with retardation
  • 3/20/2001: New figures from Census Bureau can reshape image of disability
  • 3/13/2001: 'Real choice' -- some questions
  • 3/6/2001: Aging conference to look at disability issues
  • 2/27/2001: Supreme Court attacks ADA Title I, but turns back challenge to Title II
  • 1/30/2001: Access to be part of vote reforms
  • 1/23/2001: Wendland case coverage 'one-sided,' charges attorney
  • 1/16/2001: Casey Martin case in court tomorrow will fuel media debate
  • 1/9/2001: FDR's wheelchair takes place at Memorial
  • 1/2/2001: Website access requirement announcement draws little fire -- or notice

  • 12/19/2000: Looking back at year's media coverage of disability issues
  • 12/12/2000: News coverage causes both problem and solution
  • 12/5/2000: Public education for disabled children: a quarter-century of progress
  • 11/28/2000: De-institutionalization: do reporters know it's a trend?
  • 11/21/2000: Getting it right -- and not getting it at all
  • 11/14/2000: Momentous Supreme Court decision remains off media radar screen
  • 10/10/2000: Supreme Court hears arguments on ADA constitutionality
  • 10/3/2000: Disability activists in DC upset over Clinton's "billion-dollar giveaway to nursing home industry"

     


     



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