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Jonathan Ross's gag about Heather's leg was funny because it was forbidden: Amputees have been getting a terribly bad press of late. Until recently, people missing a limb here or there were rather admired for the fortitude with which they struggled on through life; one was reminded quite automatically -- upon encountering one of them hobbling down the aisle in Waitrose,...; Tags: British Broadcasting Corp., disability, Government, Sir, Strategy, TVs; Research articles 2006-11-04
Earn a Transition Services Certificate through distance education to serve youth with disabilities.(George Washington University): The George Washington University has proposed to implement a Transition Services Certificate TSC program through distance education, to begin this fall. The TSC program responds to the needs expressed by educators and rehabilitation personnel, research concerning youth with disabilities, and legislative requirements to provide transition...; Tags: disability, E-learning, George Washington University, knowledge, SOFTWARE, Strategy, youth; Research articles 2006-07-11
American Airlines wins award as Airline Of Choice For Travelers With A Disability at the OAG Awards 2006.: M2 PRESSWIRE-22 May 2006-American Airlines: American Airlines wins award as Airline Of Choice For Travelers With A Disability at the OAG Awards 2006C1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19052006 American Airlines has been voted the "Airline of Choice for Travelers with a Disability"...; Tags: American Airlines, disability, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, Strategy; Research articles 2006-05-22
ABO raises $100,000 at Gallow event: The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York ABO helped raise in one night $100,000.00 for youths with disabilities through its sponsorship and participation in the Eleventh Annual Bill Gallo Sports Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. Over $1,000,000.00 has been raised during the eleven year history...; Tags: disability, Leadership, NFL, Strategy, youth; Research articles 2005-11-16
Alliance for Full Participation to Host Thousands in Developmental Disabilities Field at 'Many Voices, One Vision' Summit in Sept.: News Advisory: This Sept. 22-23, The Alliance for Full Participation AFP will host a first-of-its-kind event, the "Many Voices, One Vision" Summit 2005 in Washington, D.C. AFP is a formal partnership of leading organizations serving the developmental disabilities field that share a common vision -- to help create a better...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, alliance, disability, FINANCE, Strategy, Summit, vision; Research articles 2005-09-16

HUD study confirms discrimination by rental units against disabled.(United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development )(Brief Article): The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to use a new study--focusing on rental housing discrimination against people with disabilities--to educate consumers and landords on their rights. It also plans to provide fair housing advocates with new guidelines and strategies to...; Tags: disability, Strategy, U.S. Department of Housing; Research articles 2005-08-01
Raising awareness over the airwaves Announcer downplays disability to encourage, educate others.(Neighbor): Byline: Stacy Vogel Daily Herald Staff Writer You may not know his name, but you've probably heard his voice, talking over the credits of your favorite NBC show or hosting radio programming in the wee hours of weekend mornings. What you may...; Tags: disability, NBC Universal Inc., Strategy, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, voice; Research articles 2005-05-15
Alliance for Full Participation Summit: September 22-23, the Alliance for Full Participation will host a 2005 Summit: Many Voices, One Vision in Washington DC to bring together those committed to making the promises inherent in the Developmental Disabilities Act for Americans a reality. Over twelve hundred individuals are expected to attend to help craft a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, alliance, disability, Strategy; Research articles 2005-04-30
Despite challenges, life full of purpose.(Biography): Lolly Annahatak has never let her blindness interfere with her pursuit of life. She was diagnosed with infant glaucoma at age three, and at age 16 lost her sight completely. But this disability didn't stop her from becoming the first student guidance counsellor for...; Tags: disability, McGill University, north, Strategy; Research articles 2005-05-01
World Bank Knowledge Center Gives Access To People With Disabilities.: M2 PRESSWIRE-30 November 2004-WORLD BANK: World Bank Knowledge Center Gives Access To People With DisabilitiesC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11252004 MANILA - A new and unique knowledge center that gives access to development information is now open to people with disabilities. ...; Tags: disability, FINANCE, knowledge, Strategy, World Bank; Research articles 2004-11-30
Objective of Bangkok Workshop is improved disability statistics for policies.: M2 PRESSWIRE-25 May 2004-UN: Objective of Bangkok Workshop is improved disability statistics for policiesC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05242004 BANGKOK, UN Information Services -- The First Workshop for Improving Disability Statistics and Measurement is being organized by the United Nations Economic...; Tags: Benefits, disability, HEALTHCARE, Pacific, SOFTWARE, Strategy, workshop, World Health Organization; Research articles 2004-05-25
April is National Autism Awareness Month: Book By Researcher, Parent of Autistic Child Offers Strategies for 'Overcoming Autism'.: Byline: University of California, Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 17 AScribe Newswire -- Most of the symptoms of the baffling disability autism can be overcome with early intervention, professional treatment, parental involvement, and plenty of patience, say Lynn Koegel and Claire LaZebnik, authors...; Tags: disability, Leadership, Strategy, University of California; Research articles 2004-03-17
National Council on Disability to Release Foreign Policy Report on Capitol Hill: News Advisory: The National Council on Disability NCD will release its report, Foreign Policy and Disability: Legislative Strategies and Civil Rights Protections to Ensure Inclusion of People with Disabilities, at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Room G-11, Senate Dirksen Office Building. News Conference Speakers --...; Tags: conference, disability, Disability, Strategy, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate; Research articles 2003-08-29
Addressing the needs of the 'forgotten people'; "Accessibility For All" conference -- Nice, France - 27 March 2003.: M2 PRESSWIRE-28 March 2003-ETSI: Addressing the needs of the 'forgotten people'; "Accessibility For All" conference -- Nice, France - 27 March 2003C1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03272003 Delegates at a major conference on accessibility were reminded today not to forget the...; Tags: conference, disability, Europe, European Commission, France, NETWORKING, Quality, standards, Strategy, Telephony; Research articles 2003-03-28
Hearing-aid compatibility issue coming to a head.(News): Byline: JEFFREY SILVA Wireless lobbying has intensified as the Federal Communications Commission increasingly signals its reluctance to let the hearing-aid compatibility controversy drag out any longer, buoying the disability community's hopes for a federal mandate this year and energizing industry efforts...; Tags: disability, FCC, Government, phone, Strategy; Research articles 2003-02-24
Weapons notes - Mishap Statistics - Brief Article: Well, we've done it again. Second year in a row, ACC has gone the entire year without a Class A mishap. You are to be congratulated. While our stats look good, we continue to experience mishaps that could have been prevented by using technical data and operational risk management. Continue...; Tags: Air Force, disability, FINANCE, SECURITY, Strategy; Research articles 2002-12-01
Disabled veterans pay the price as Congress lines its wallet: I am writing to point out a patently unfair system that is being used in the compensation of disabled veterans. If you are a disabled veteran and retired from the armed forces, your Veterans' Affairs disability pay is subtracted from your retired pay. This unfair system only applies to retired...; Tags: Benefits, disability, Fax, Strategy, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2002-11-26
ADB disability workshop will seek ways to help marginalized group.: M2 PRESSWIRE-1 October 2002-ADB: ADB disability workshop will seek ways to help marginalized group C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10012002 MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- An Asian Development Bank ADB Regional Workshop on Disability and Development, which opens at ADB's Manila ...; Tags: Asian Development Bank, disability, Government, Strategy, workshop; Research articles 2002-10-01
Nonprofit Forced to Close in Providence, R.I.: By Lynn Arditi, Providence Journal, R.I. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 3--PROVIDENCE, R.I.--A small nonprofit organization that for 19 years helped people with disabilities find jobs abruptly shut down on Monday after learning that it had lost a bid to renew its...; Tags: disability, FINANCE, financing, Investment, job, Strategy, U.S. Department of Education; Research articles 2002-10-03
Providence, R.I., Nonprofit Job Assistance Group Shuts Down after Grant Denial.: By Lynn Arditi, Providence Journal, R.I. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 5--PROVIDENCE, R.I.--A small nonprofit job assistance group that shut down this week because it was denied a federal grant received a low ranking from a group of outside evaluators, an agency...; Tags: disability, job, Providence, spokesman, Strategy, U.S. Department of Education; Research articles 2002-10-05