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Marking the 22nd Anniversary of the ADA
Posted by on July 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTThe White House marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law based on the fundamental principle that Americans with disabilities should have the same basic rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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From the Archives: A Landmark Moment for Americans with Disabilities
Posted by on July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTOn July 26, 1990, America became the first country to adopt a comprehensive civil rights declaration for people with disabilities.
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Freedom through Mobility
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM EDTUnder the leadership of Joel Berman, Adaptive Adventures provides access to outdoor and sport activities to the physically disabled.
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Celebrating Olmstead and our Commitment to Community Living
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM EDTThirteen years ago today, a landmark Supreme Court decision established that people with disabilities have the right to live in the community with the proper services and supports, rather than being unnecessarily institutionalized
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Disability Employment App Challenge: Educating Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
Posted by on June 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM EDTThe Department of Labor is challenging entrepreneurs and developers to create apps, using government data, that improve access to job training and transportation resources for those with disabilities.
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Helping Young People with Disabilities Reach their Full Potential
Posted by on June 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM EDTThe first ever Department of Education National Transition Conference focuses on improving transition services for students with disabilities by forging new partnerships among federal, state and local officials, as well as private entities and community leaders.
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The Blinded Veterans Association
Posted by on May 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM EDTRosye Cloud, Director of Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Military Families, discusses the increase in eye injuries among our armed forces.
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Pursuing a Future for STEM Equality
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM EDTThe struggles he encountered in the past while taking an interest in STEM, coupled with his current research in computer science for his doctoral program, Sina Bahram is an active agent of change for increased accessibility to and success in STEM.
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Want a Blossoming STEM Career? Just add Confidence and a Little Assistance
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM EDTWith a confidence and a little practical assistance, Henry Wedler is convinced careers STEM are just as attainable for Americans with disabilties. A grauduate student at the University of California, Davis, Henry is living proof of that assertion, as he works toward his Ph.D, in organic chemistry.
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Everyone Should Feel that Learning about Science is “For Me”
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM EDTFor Chrisitine Reich, Director of Research and Evaluation at the Museum of Science, Boston, a passion for inclusion drives the efforts she and her staff take in making sure people with disabilities especially, leave places like museums and classrooms inspired and better able to take part in STEM.
