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- Focus on Ability, Not DisabilityDiversity is a popular buzzword in today's workplace. However, many companies fail to take into consideration that a truly diverse workplace should also include employees with disabilities.
- The Common Notion that People with Disabilities Just Want Free Government ProgramsMany people believe that people claiming to have disabilities were just too lazy to work and wanted an excuse for the government to pay them; while she who worked so hard and still had to pay taxes to support the pensions for those "lazy buggers."
- People with Disabilities Must Not Have a Single Social or Political FocusPeople with disabilities do not have the luxury of focusing only on ourselves. We must educate ourselves about other groups, causes, and movements so that we are not left behind.
- Empowering People with DisabilitiesPeople with disabilities are a vibrant part of our society and we need to ensure that they are able to share their talents and skills.
- Big Lift for People with Disabilities in Downtown BrooklynWhat year is it in Brooklyn's subway?
The Marbella Golf Course for People with Disabilities Has Already Begun in Collaboration with Fundaspandem and ApronaAfter the warm summer that we have had, La Quinta has present the new course of "Golf for people with disabilities" in Manuel Piñero's Golf Academy, for teenagers of La Costa del Sol.- Financial Assistance for People with DisabilitiesA number of programs offer financial help due to disabilities.
- Simple Ways to Assist and Communicate with People with DisabilitiesWith different disabilities affecting one-fifth of all Americans today and Baby Boomers trading in their cars for wheelchairs and walkers, their houses for retirement homes, it is important that we be more sensitive to their needs.
NISH Creates Employment Opportunities for People with DisabilitiesPeople with disabilities remain an untapped resource in the nation's work force with an unemployment rate of 70 percent, but thanks to NISH that is changing.- Safeguard Against Discrimination: Americans with Disabilities ActThe Americans with Disabilities Act is an important safeguard against discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
- Why Associated Content Should Have a Disability Issues CategoryI now address the need for a Disability Issues category at AC. The topic is broad enough to warrant its own category, but I would be satisfied to see it as a subheading under Social Issues.
- Black History: Scant Representation of People with DisabilitiesThere is scant representation of people with disabilities in Black history. Our contributions to our history must be acknowledged and celebrated.
- Barriers Affecting Disabled People in Sport TodayPeople with disabilities have much to offer the world of sport. As well as the top disabled sportspeople, there are many ordinary disabled people who can and do benefit from sport.
Upstate NY CERT Unit Breaking BarriersThis unique CERT unit in upstate New York is proving that anyone can serve his or her community.
Independent Living Centers Help People with DisabilitiesIndependent living centers provide vital services to people with disabilities.- Just Say Hi!This guide will help people avoid common mistakes when dealing with people with disabilities.
- Dating for People with DisabilitiesMany people in today's world living with one or more disabilities have a lot of challenges they face in socializing - mainly dating.
- Finding New Customers for Glass Companies - Marketing to People with DisabilitiesLearn how to expand your customer base by marketing products and services to people with disabilities.
- Review: Dasher Typing System for People with DisabilitiesA review of Dasher, an innovative text-entry program unlike any currently available online.
- Government Aid and the Disabled Workera commentary on whether workers with disabilities should receive government assistance when seeking employment.
- NDRN: National Disability Rights NetworkFederal law established the National Disability Rights Network.
- Is Sarah Palin Exploiting Her Son's Disability?The writer, herself living with severe disability, questions Sarah Palin's commitment to disability rights.
- Careers in the Arts for People with DisabilitiesInformation on this unique programs for people with disaabilities interested in working in the arts
- Connect TV: Training People with Disabilities for Careers in TelevisionA look at the program offerings from ConnectTV
- Learn all about the Small Business and Self-Employment Service (SBSES)Learn all about the Small Business and Self-Employment Service (SBSES) and how they can help you.
- Institute for Community Inclusion ICILearn about what the Institute for Community Inclusion is and how they help people with disabilities.
- ODEP: Office of Disability Employment PolicyLearn all about the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
- Disability Mentoring DayRead this informative article and find out everything you need to know about Disability Mentoring Day!
- Resources for People with Disabilities in an Abusive RelationsipAn overview of several organizations where people with disabilities experiencing domestic violence can find help.
- AgrAbility.Org: Helping People with Disabilities in Agricultural FieldsPersons with disabilities who live in rural and agricultural communities now have an easily accessible location for equipment and other resources. Agrability.org was created as an easy way to locate various organizations that provide services to those with disabilities.
- Film Review: the Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with DisabilitiesReview of the nonfiction film "The Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities."
Review of New TechnologyThe technology company AI Squared has rolled out its updated version 9.1 of ZoomText. This program makes life easier for people with visual impairments, or people with disabilities who suffer fatigue from reading small fonts.- Disabled Hollywood: How Television Portrays People with DisabilitiesThe road to the disabled being portrayed realistically or at all on television has been a long hard one. Thankfully things have changed a lot. Here's a look at the journey.
- Talk to Me - How to Remove Mental Barriers Surrounding People with DisabilitiesThis article is desiged to debunk myths and answer questions about people with disabilities.
- Opening Doors: Job Search Tips for People with DisabilitiesJob search tips for people with disabilities.
- CDC Press Release: People with Disabilities Smoke More Than Rest of PopulationCDC Press Release states that the percentage of people with disabilities who smoke is nearly 50% higher than the general population.
- CDC Reports Smoking Rates Highest Among People with DisabilitiesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the results of a new study that shows that people with disabilities are 50% more likely to smoke
Getting to Know the Man Behind the Weekly Column, DisabilitiesI had the chance to first talk with Daniel when he interviewed me in March of 2006 for his column. Since this year celebrates his fifth year of writing the column, I figured we would help him celebrate by getting to know him better.- Check Out the Ability in DisabilityPeople with disabilities have abilities beyond their disability--check them out!
- Business & Vacation Travel for People with DisabilitiesRegardless of their specific disability, disabled people can travel most anywhere today via most modes of transportation. But they need to plan their trip well. Herewith are the nuts and bolts on how to do that!
