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ADA Restoration Act is not what we need

Posted June 25th, 2008 by Robin

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

Posted June 18th, 2008 by Robin

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

Posted June 9th, 2008 by Robin

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

Posted May 23rd, 2008 by Robin

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?

Posted April 29th, 2008 by Robin

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

Posted April 25th, 2008 by Robin

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!

Posted April 5th, 2008 by AnaAlegria

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!

Posted March 31st, 2008 by Robin

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?

Posted March 28th, 2008 by AnaAlegria

I say FUNNY!
(You may need to refresh the page.)
http://www.callahanonline.com/index.php

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Thoughts of a rising business woman with a speech impairment

Posted March 25th, 2008 by Martina

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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