Written by Tiffany Huggard-Lee for Day in Washington. The use of service animals has been increasing, and as a result, service animals have been in the news a lot lately. Sometimes, this is a good thing, such as when the articles lead to an increased public awareness of the rights of service animal users,...
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Day in Washington is a blog/podcast that addresses policy, not politics. However, the two are unalterably intertwined. For people with disabilities, for anyone – how we talk to each other and how we treat each other not only reflects our society and culture, but can also shape it. The recent news coverage regarding Rahm...
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There have been many changes going on here at Day in Washington. Some have been cosmetic, such as the new layout, but others are more substantial, such as the fact that we now carry content from a variety of contributors. One of the changes is the addition of a “Featured Disability Video.”...
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Just a quick announcement that after checking things out with the Ethics Office at my new job, I will be able to continue to provide you with disability policy information through Day in Washington.  So expect new posts in the next few days along with some guest posters. Because of increased interest in this blog...
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Unfortunately, I have been unable to update this blog as much as I would like. The particular reason behind this currently is that I am initiating a job move.  It is with great sadness that I announce my decision to leave the American Psychological Association (APA). I have worked for three wonderful years as...
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The Senate Finance Committee today approved Chairman Baucus’ health reform bill, the America’s Healthy Future Act by a vote of 14-9. You can read the Baucus Press Release yourself. Portion of Senator Baucus’ Opening Statement at the Mark‐Up Benjamin Franklin said: “Well done is better than well said.” Now pretty much everything’s been said. Now it’s time...
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