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Opening with President Bush's proclamation on the 16th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this edition of eJournal USA follows three themes from his speech; Guarding the Rights of Others, Building on the Progress, and Celebrating the Contributions.

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CONTENTS

About This Issue
The Editors

Presidential Proclamation on the 16th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
President George W. Bush


Guarding the Rights of All
This section describes various aspects of the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it has, according to President Bush's 2006 proclamation, "played a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for millions of Americans."

U.S. Society and Laws Protect the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Peter Blanck, Chairman Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University
An expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act discusses the implementation of the law, including important court cases.

Securing Access for People with Disabilities: A Community Affair
Michael Jay Friedman, Staff writer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
Cities and towns have responded to the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing a variety of services and resources for citizens with disabilities.

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Hiring People With Disabilities: Good For Business
Elizabeth B. Kelleher, Staff writer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
The Americans with Disabilities Act places a number of requirements on businesses. This article discusses how companies have responded and benefited.

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How One Company Approaches Disability
Microsoft has developed an award-winning approach to disability.

American Indians and Disability: Montana's AIDTAC Program
Julie Clay, Director, and Gail Greymorning, Executive Assistant, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
This article describes the special cultural and social conditions that affect American Indians with disabilities and programs that have been developed to help address some of the challenges.


Building on the Progress
This section discusses some of the efforts being made to "build on the progress of the ADA," as mentioned in the president's proclamation.


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Celebrating Contributions
In this section, as called upon by President George W. Bush in his proclamation, we celebrate some of the many contributions to society of individuals with disabilities.

 
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