Archive for June, 2007

‘Day in Washington’ is where I hope to explore and discuss various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, that either is or should be addressed by Congress. These short summaries offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. Audio...
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I originally heard about the furor from the NRA and CBS’s reference to people with mental illness being referred to as “mental defectives” through the disability grapevine and then went and viewed the broadcasts for myself before writing my little blog post.  HOWEVER, (and let this be a reminder to all of us)  that isn’t...
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I have to admit that I am not usually one who holds a hard line about “appropriate language” and politically correct speech but let me just say that Wayne LaPierre, spokesman for the National Rifle Association really crossed the border in his comments. CBS ran a couple of news segments on HR2640 (http://thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxmlc110/h2640_eh.xml).  The bill authorizes new funding...
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Day Al-Mohamed Day Al-Mohamed currently serves as a Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer with the American Psychological Association (APA).  She manages APA’s legislative and regulatory activities related to public interest policy issues in the arenas of Disability and Ethnic Minorities. This involves influencing policy-making activity on Capitol Hill and regulatory activities in the federal...
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Day in Washington #1‘Day in Washington’ is where I hope to explore and discuss various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, that either is or should be addressed by Congress. These short summaries offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources...
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Just finished my first recording for the new disability policy podcast.  With a bit of editing and bedding some background music, I hope to have it up within the week.  This week’s topic:  “The Medicare Waiting Period and People with Disabilities.”  Next week:  “Hate Crimes and People with Disabilities.”
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