Archive for September, 2007

Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each...
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Just a quick note that I am participating this weekend in the Act One Screenwriting Program so unfortunately, Day in Washington will not be uploaded until Sunday evening. My apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you.
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Canada’s National Broadcast Reading Service (NBRS) was just granted a broadcast licence for a specialty service called The Accessible Channel.  NBRS is a not-for-profit entity with a mandate to enhance media access for an estimated 4.5 million Canadians who are blind or visually impaired.  NBRS won out after laying out a solid business plan and research...
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 “Individually, no one’s more invisible than a person in a wheelchair. Collectively they’re pretty spectacular.”    – Mike Miner  ADAPT recently completed it’s protests in Chicago covering, the American Medical Association, the State of Illinois building, and AFSCME to draw attention to and advocate for Medicaid reform and community-based services; specifically the Community Choice Act. I would love to...
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Day in Washington’- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each...
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The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Diversity Task Force (DTF) is hosting a series of events in the coming months to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to demonstrate support for the ADA Restoration Act of 2007.  Below is their press release highlighting their diversity-related events, additional...
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‘Day in Washington’- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each...
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been listening to Day in Washington and offering your comments and suggestions to make this a better, more meaningful disability policy website. Because of the interest level, it is my intention to commit to producing an episode of Day in Washington every...
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