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ADA Amendments Act Final Regulations

March 28, 2011 | admin

Employment Regulations Workshop: A free workshop will be available by audio conference and webinar Monday, April 4, 2011, on the final regulations to the ADA Amendments Act....

FAQ on proposed ICD-9-CM wandering code

March 23, 2011 | admin

FAQ on Wandering Proposal: What is the wandering code proposal and why are disability advocacy and professional organizations concerned about it?...

ACTION ALERT: Tell the CDC “No” on Abuse-Enabling “Wandering” Code!

March 14, 2011 | admin

ACTION ALERT: Stop Dangerous CDC Proposal! A proposal being considered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), would create a new medical diagnosis for "wandering" by people with developmental disabilities. This proposal has no scientific basis and could cause many people to be abused and institutionalized....

Deadline Extended for Submitting Testimonies

February 25, 2011 | admin

Comment Deadline Extended: The U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities has extended until March 4, 2011, the online public comment period for its Envisioning the Future planning project....

New Federal Funds for Community Living

February 24, 2011 | admin

Community Living Funds Increased: The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has announced that significant new federal support will be provided for community-based alternatives to institutional long-term care for Medicaid recipients....

Reflections on Autistics Speaking Day

November 1, 2010 | admin

An essay by Ari Ne'eman. With a puzzle piece, a ribbon, a donation, or a Facebook or Twitter app, an average citizen does their duty, checks the autism box on their charitable instincts and moves on, never having to talk to, experience, work, live, learn with or otherwise acknowledge...

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ADA Amendments Act Final Regulations

FAQ on proposed ICD-9-CM wandering code

ACTION ALERT: Tell the CDC “No” on Abuse-Enabling “Wandering” Code!

Deadline Extended for Submitting Testimonies

New Federal Funds for Community Living

Reflections on Autistics Speaking Day

BBC World Service Interview

CNN Newsroom Interview

Salt Lake Tribune Article

Wired.com Interview

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