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Conference Call on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013.

Today’s White House Conference Call dealt with the President’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 and how it applies to programs for people with disabilities. The call was led by Kareem Dale, Special Advisor to the President on Disability Policy. … Continue reading

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Transportation Services in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

In August of 2010, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments furnished Reach A Ride to establish a web accessible database of information dealing with specialized transportation in the DC area. Reach A Ride is available for consumers and social services … Continue reading

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Participate: DC Locals Comment on Metro’s Accessibility

Do you live in the DC Metro area? Are you a Metro rider with a disability? Have you used MetroAccess? WMATA is looking for your input: Metro is preparing to seek proposals for a new contract to provide MetroAccess service. … Continue reading

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NARIC’s Digital Archive: The Latest Additions

We’re focusing on guides published by NIDRR grantees. These are from very early in the collection (60s-80s). SEXUALITY AND THE MENTALLY RETARDED. Mississippi University Affiliated Program. 1976 O04208. PROJECT HIP – SHAPE: FINAL REPORT. Chimonides, S G. 1975 O04109 MODIFICATION … Continue reading

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Participate: Help Identify Transportation Initiatives To Promote Community Integration!

The UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration is seeking your help in identifying initiatives aimed at increasing access to transportation and increasing transportation options for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. We are looking to hear about any initiatives/programs to address transportation issues. … Continue reading

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