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Published in September 2009, this is a progress report on the prevalence rate, employment, poverty, and household income of working-age people with disabilities (ages 21-64). It uses data from the 2008 and earlier Current Population Surveys – Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS-ASES, a.k.a. Annual Demographic Survey, Income Supplement, and March CPS).
Authors: Bjelland M.J, Burkhauser R.V, von Schrader S & Houtenville A.J.
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On March 8 2009, The New York Times published a moving article, In a Charmed Life, a Road Less Traveled. It is written by Layng Martine Jr and reports on the changes that he and his wife have had to make since she was injured in a vehicle accident fifteen years ago. It also illustrates, for him, that the basic essence of his wife remains unchanged and his feelings for her remain the same.
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A recent issue had a full page photograph illustrating the need for livable communities. AARP is asking policy makers and city planners to transform their communities into places everyone can fully use.
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The organization now has a new Career Training scholarship. It is possible for a person with a physical disability to earn an FAA-issued Repairman Certificate for Light Sport Aircraft in only three weeks, and use that certificate to work at an existing maintenance facility, or to create their own business.
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A company that augments humans with wearable, artificially intelligent bionic devices called exoskeletons. In October 2010, they unveiled eLEGS, an exoskeleton for non ambulatory individuals, enabling the user to stand and walk. Video
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This blog was created for college students with disabilities. The subjects discussed in the blog relate to the experiences disabled students have while attending college as well as other issues and interests they have relating to disability.
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August 2008 - FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has announced the interim release of the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 (CPG-301). It is designed to help with planning in an emergency for individuals with special needs.
The guide follows an assessment of emergency operations plans in 2006 in which the conclusion was drawn that substantial improvements were necessary to integrate people with disabilities in emergency planning and readiness.
CPG-301 was developed jointly by FEMA and the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The interim guide reflects extensive input from key federal, state, and local government partners, along with nongovernmental organizations representing special needs communities.
CPG-301 is the second of a series of guides being released by DHS/FEMA to provide comprehensive guidance on developing emergency plans. CPG-301 will remain an interim document while feedback on field experience with this guide is sought from emergency managers during 2008. Over the next several months, this will include a series of forums that will be held and an open comment period conducted prior to finalizing the document.
For further information on CPG and other FEMA initiatives, visit www.fema.gov .
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International Best Practices in Global DesignA global review
The Canadian Human Rights Commission, March 2006
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Open Enrollment - An essayBy Marilynn Pike, describing the changes in their lives after her husband suffered a stroke twelve years ago and they joined a group which is open to all of us. More
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Ride Safe Information to help you travel more safely in motor vehicles while seated in your wheelchair.
Wheelchair Transportation Safety Report (PDF)
University of Michigan, Transportation Institute, 2005
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San Francisco Sit-In : A defining moment in Disability Rights history A look-back at 'section 504'.
National Public Radio's photo gallery and recorded news reports.
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Speech-to-Speech is a telephone access service used by many people with cerebral palsy and other speech disabilities. More
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Beth David Institute’s Center for Deaf-Blind Persons hosts 'Building Bridges' conference. Internationally renowned deaf-blind activist: Have hope; not for a cure, but for a good life. More
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The History of Access Laws in AmericaToday, people with disabilities are rapidly entering the mainstream of American life. Doctors, public employees, small business owners and business employees with disabilities now reflect generally accepted societal changes that 30 years ago may never have been imagined. More (pdf)
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A new design, soon to be available in the UK, this moped allows for a person to sit in their own wheelchair and drive.
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Touchword Puzzle
Israeli invents crossword puzzle for blind Author Avi Rubinstein designs special puzzles written in Braille, which allows blind people to solve puzzles independently. 'If I wanted to solve a crossword puzzle in the past, I had to have someone read it to me,' says 26-year-old Yisrael Sofer. More
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UK New Year Honours List 2011Scottish MP Anne Begg has been made a dame in the New Year Honours List for services to disabled people, reports BBC News. The Labour member for Aberdeen South is awarded a DBE, also in recognition of her support for equal opportunities. The MP, who was the first full-time wheelchair user to be voted into Westminster, was born with Gauchers Disease, a genetic condition that causes bones to break easily. Dame Anne has used a wheelchair for the past 26 years. She was a teacher before being elected 13 years ago. She is patron of the National Federation of Shopmobility, the Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Society and Angus Special Playscheme, as well as president of the Blue Badge Network. The politician, who has said she always regarded her wheelchair as her "liberator", has campaigned for people with disabilities not to be excluded from society. In parliament, Dame Anne lists her political interests as social justice, welfare reform, pensions, equality, genetics and broadcasting. In 2010, the Aberdeen University graduate was elected as chairwoman of the work and pensions select committee.
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