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Real People, Real Impact
Posted by on April 22, 2013 at 12:19 PM EDTDepartment of Labor shares the importance of the shift during President Obama's administration from talking about if people with disabilities can work to how to better help people with disabilities in the workplace.
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Highlighting Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights at the Special Olympics World Winter Games
Posted by on January 31, 2013 at 6:33 PM EDTThe Secretary of Agriculture is leading the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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White House Announces Audio Descriptions for Public Tours
Posted by on January 24, 2013 at 1:42 PM EDTIn making sure Americans with disabilities receive the best experience possible, the White House is pleased to launch the start of audio tours.
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Happy Birthday, Stephen Hawking
Posted by on January 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM EDTOn Professor Hawking’s 71st birthday, we’d like to share a never-before-seen video from his visit to the White House.
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West Wing Week: 09/21/12 or "The Dignity and Freedom That Every Person Deserves"
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities
Posted by on August 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM EDTPresident Obama sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy
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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
