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ADA Restoration Act is not what we need
ADAWatch.org
National Coalition for Disability Rights
OPINION: As the ADA Amendments Act Moves In the House…
The ADA Watch/NCDR Board and State Steering Committee has announced, in a show of unity with other disability organizations, its support of the ADA Amendments Act.
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House to vote ADA Restoration Act
The House is “marking up” the ADA Restoration Act, now named ADA Amendment Act, for the goal of passage in October 2008. DREDF has a great summary of the pros and cons of the compromise bill. Read their comments at http://dredf.org/programs/DREDF_ADARA_Memo_6_16_06_Final.pdf
June 24th is national cal-in day, as in call […]
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Accidents of Nature by Harriet McBryde Johnson
My friend Harriet died at age 50, Wednesday morning, June 4th. To read some memories and read some of her wonderful writings, go to www.cripcommentary.com/harriet. She was a beautiful writer and story teller. Her book, Accidents of Nature, is geared toward teen readers, but it is a wonderful “crip camp” story. Viva […]
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Woman with Disability with 2 kids interviewed on impact of gas prices
I love seeing us on national news in non-disability story. Let’s thank NBC news.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#24796022
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Is the iPhone accessible to you?
It is not to me…but thought I would post the latest offer…
AT&T INTRODUCES NEW iPHONE TEXT ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES
New Rate Plan Includes Unlimited Internet and Messaging
SAN ANTONIO, April 29, 2008 - The iPhone is now even more accessible for Americans who are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability. Today, AT&T Inc. […]
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From JFA: Hearing on accessible phones and televisions May 1st
House Hearing on May 1st on Accessible Phones and Televisions
WHAT: House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet on “Draft Legislation Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities”
WHEN: May 1, 2008, 9:30 AM
WHERE: Room 2123 Rayburn House Office Building
Advocates are encouraged to attend this hearing […]
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Your Favorite Words!
Here are a few of mine:
Tintinnabulation
Onomatopoeia
Erstwhile
Lasagne
Irk
Flautas
Kangaroo
Persnickety
Margarita
Daft
What are some of your favorite words?
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F.R.I.D.A.’s sex and disability workshop draws 75!
Congratulations to FRIDA for holding a huge sex and disability workshop. You rock.
And some of what happened at Chicago FRIDA’s sex and disability workshop is online!
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Funny or Offensive?
I say FUNNY!
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http://www.callahanonline.com/index.php
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Thoughts of a rising business woman with a speech impairment
I used to record my outgoing answering machine message myself and I used to leave messages for people who were not familiar with my speech pattern, however as I’ve gotten more involved in the business world over the last year I’ve decided that that’s maybe not such a good idea.
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