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15 Questions Kids Ask About DisabilitiesKids often say exactly what they're thinking without giving thought to whether or not it's polite. This is one thing that is sometimes charming and endearing about children but at the same time, it's our job as parents to show our children the right way.- Disability Rights Activists Protest Governor PatersonDisability rights activist protested when Governor David Paterson visited Rochester, New York. Read on to find out why.
McCain-Palin Campaign Ridicules People with Disabilities?The National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR) pushed back today against the McCain-Palin campaign for ridiculing the legal rights of people with disabilities.- 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.
- Fred Fay ProfileHave you ever tried to eat while lying flat on your back? Could you do it? How about using the computer or drinking a glass of water? For 20 years straight, Fred fay has done all of these and more daily.
- Arlene Mayerson and Mary Lou Breslin ProfileFor 27 years, a pair of Berkeley attorneys have stood at the sometimes radical forefront of political action for disability rights.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., And Disability RightsToday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The 54 million Americans with one or more disabilities and their friends, family, and caregivers, should think particularly deep about the impact the civil rights leader had on America and the world.
- History and Overview of Disability Rights and BenefitsThe US Government and the private sector offer disability benefits.
- Winning Employer Funded DisabilityWhen you develop a disability while working, it can be hard to convince your insurance to pay disability. This article can help you get the disability income you deserve.
- VA Disability Rating ScheduleTrying to figure out your VA disability rating can be confusing and frustrating. Here are a couple of guidelines to help alleviate some of the frustration and aggravation when filing for a VA disability rating.
- Disabilities or Golden OpportunitiesPeople that have disabilities may be able to teach us many lessons. They are courageous, and give the world many smiles throughout the day. Telescopes do see things, and so does the heart.
- Creative Enterprises for Disabled IndividualsRemember disabled or otherwise, you are still a useful vital person to your community. Never lose sight of that.
My Visit to the White HouseIn 1994, fifty members of ADAPT were invited to meet with president Clinton. I was one of them.- Disability EmploymentWith the rate of disability unemployment growing, researchers and advocates question the Federal government's support of employing persons with disabilities.
New Chicago Curbs Built to Meet American Disabilities Act RequirementsIn Sept. 2007, the $50 million settlement between the Council for Disability Rights, et.al, v. The City of Chicago resulted from complaints that Chicago's streets did not meet the requirements for the federal ADAAG. Find out the results.- PredispositionAn examination of the inherent bias of disability studies and other forms politicized literary criticism.
- What Are the Different Types of Disability when Using Insurance?When you suffer a medical setback of any degree it can affect your life in many different ways depending on the severity of the setback.
- Why Associated Content Should Have a Disabilities CategoryI say why I think a disabilities category would be a good idea.
- 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.
- Disabilities: Visible, Invisible and Doubly InvisibleI describe various disabilities, and attempt to categorize them in a way that allows for better understanding
The Community Choice Act Resolution ProjectThe Community Choice Act Resolution Project is a project of the Center for Disability Rights and its Advocacy Team. It's aim is to get cities, towns, and villages in Monroe County, NY to pass a resolution supporting the Community Choice Act.- Why Firms Should Consider Hiring Disabled WorkersImprove your business. Learn the benefits of hiring those who are disabled.
A Brief History of ADAPT and Who We AreCome learn some things about ADAPT, a national disability rights organization, and its people.- Disabled Americans Are at a Greater Risk for VictimizationWe are all subject to becoming victims of violent crimes, but those who are disabled are more than twice as likely to become victims.
- Classroom Activities to Teach Your Students About DisabilitiesHere are some fun activities to help teach your students about disabled people.
- Only a Perfect Person Has No DisabilityThis article is a perspective view of a person who supports persons with a disability. Every one may have any form of disability.
- Assertiveness Training for Disabled PeopleThis article discusses learned helplessness, people who work with the disabled population and how to effectively empower them
- Disclosing Your DisabilityWhen should you disclose your disability? What about on the job? What about online?
- Being Comfortable with Disabled PeopleHere are some tips to make communicating with a disabled person less awkward.
- CAP: Client Assistance ProgramThe Client Assistance Program, CAP, is a main arm of the National Disability Rights Network.
- Disabling Right-Click Clipboard Operations on a Web Site: A Wise Decision?When it comes to your website, protection of your pages is crucial. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using JavaScript to keep visitors from stealing your content.
- Douglas Martin ProfileDouglas Martin was a humble and caring man who fought hard for the rights of college students and others with disabilities. A leader in the independent living movement, his contributions to disability rights will help others for lifetimes to come.
- Marca Bristo ProfileMarca Bristo is the president, co-founder, and CEO of Access Living in Chicago, which is an independent living center for people with disabilities.
- Mentors for Workers with DisabilitiesRead this informative article and learn about the Mentors for Workers With Disabilities program.
NOD National Organization on DisabilityIt's tackled everything from getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed to securing post-9/11 emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities. The National Organization on Disability is an advocate for all aspects of disability issues.- Major Owens ProfileThe disability rights movement is rooted in other campaigns for social justice, says a Brooklyn advocate who served in Congress for 24 years.
- Charles Carr ProfileCharles Carr was 14 years old when he broke his neck in a diving mishap. He found himself isolated in a school for students with disabilities, and ever since than he has battled for disability independence.
- Sports for Those With and Without DisabilitiesAn overview of sports that can be done by the disabled and non-disabled alike.
- How Much Should You Rely on Your Family If You Have a Disability?How Much Should You Rely on Your Family if You Have a Disability?
