It’s that time of year again. As we move forward into 2011 and say goodbye to 2010, lets take a few moments to review the array of disability events, policies and changes that took place. Below is my Top 10 Disbility Events of 2010. Number 10. The loss of long-time disability scholars and advocates...
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Okay, the second part of that statement is from me personally. But I think it would be fantastic to see a White House intern with a disability. The White House Internship Program’s summer 2011 application has been posted. This really is a Public Service Leadership Program and an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. I...
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Greetings! It has been a long time, but I am excited to be back AND I have a new toy. Within my sidebar, there now is a space for upcoming events. I hope to keep it populated with information about upcoming disability conferences and events with links for registration and further information. It is...
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Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I am back! And newly married. Day in Washington will (barring any technical difficulties) be back up and running with new material starting this weekend. I can’t wait and hope you’re as excited as I am. It has been a busy year in Washington DC and to be honest, from...
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Yes, I’m still around. Unfortunately, work keeps me pretty busy and unable to take the time to really analyze legislation and policy. I don’t want to shirk DIW readers by relying on reposts of information but want to really offer a breakdown of what any policy REALLY means. But today, I just might have...
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The following message is from Jenifer Simpson at the American Association of People with Disabilities on the Senate’s passage of the “21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act” (S.3304) by unanimous consent. While this is not H.R. 3101 which many believe offers even greater forward movement in the arena of new media and accessible...
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Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) celebrated the ADA with a full house event of presenters, performers and a Technology Conference at the U.S. Department of Commerce. There was a video and a number of announcements and presentations made. I wanted to mention a few of the items that came up, including a story...
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***Reposted from Disability.gov*** “Sticks and stones may break my bones, But words will never hurt me.” While searching the Internet recently, I came across an old article from the Ragged Edge Magazine. The author did a basic Web search for the word “blind.” What he discovered was fascinating. From this simple search, he noticed...
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Over the last year, everyone has been following health reform, whether we wanted to or not; and the final legislation will make some very significant changes to the way this country addresses health and health care services. Considering disability’s past history with the “medical model” and the increase in older adults with chronic health...
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