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A Quick Look at ADA Title II: State and Local Governments

This week we continue our celebration of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by taking a quick look at Title II: State and Local Governments. This title, which is regulated and enforced by the … Continue reading

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The Past, Present, and Future of the Rehabilitation Act – EEOC Symposium 9/26

On Thursday, Sept 26th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the US Dept of Labor will hold a public symposium commemorating the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act. The event will be held from 12 to 5 … Continue reading

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World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, 2013 marked the sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). WAAD was adopted on December 18, 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly marking it as only one of four official health-specific United Nations Days. Autism, which affects … Continue reading

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2013: Obama’s Inauguration and People Living with Disabilities

On Monday, January 21, the nation inaugurated Barrack H. Obama for his second term in office as the 44th President of the United States. During his inauguration address, the President reiterated his administration’s agenda for the American people and made … Continue reading

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Pacific ADA Announces the Emergency Management and Preparedness: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series

The NIDRR-funded Pacific ADA National Network Regional Center and Great Lakes ADA National Network Regional Center have collaborated to launch the webinar series “Emergency Management and Preparedness:  Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.”  National, state, and local entities/communities are increasingly planning … Continue reading

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Apps for mobile and smartphone computing from USA.gov

USA.gov provides a variety of apps for mobile and smartphone computing that range in topics and organizations from AIDS/HIV information to the CDC to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) to an app for the National History Museum. Periodically, an app will be … Continue reading

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Listen In: Join the White House’s Monthly Disability Call

The White House invites you to join in on the first monthly call to update you on various disability issues as well as to introduce you to persons who work on disability issues in the federal government. Date: Friday, December … Continue reading

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