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November 2006

With support, people can overcome even severe disabilities while maximizing their abilities and lead fulfilling and productive lives. This journal presents some aspects of such efforts. We hope you will enjoy reading about the Americans with Disabilities law and about the programs underway to help turn disabilities into abilities, from accommodation to technology and medical research. Opening opportunities and removing barriers to people with disabilities is a work in progress, but as you will see in some of these articles, the results can be truly inspiring.

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Volume 11, Number 11

Guarding the Rights of All

About This Issue
Presidential Proclamation on the 16th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Society and Laws Protect the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
An expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act discusses the implementation of the law, including important court cases.
Securing Access for People with Disabilities:
Cities and towns have responded to the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing a variety of services and resources for citizens with disabilities.
Hiring People with Disabilities: Good for Business
The Americans with Disabilities Act places a number of requirements on businesses. This article discusses how companies have responded and benefited.
American Indians and Disability: Montana's AIDTAC Program
This article describes the special cultural and social conditions that affect American Indians with disabilities and programs to help address some of the challenges.
How One Company Approaches Disability
From hiring and training employees to product development, the Microsoft Corporation is a leader in serving people with disabilities.

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Building on the Progress

Tracking the News on Medical Advances
The Waisman Center is a great source for navigating the immense resources of the internet.
New Freedom Initiative
The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to remove barriers to community living for Americans with disabilities.
Supporting the Search for Employment
Celebrating those with disabilities who have jobs, as well as addressing the barriers to their employment.
Health and Wellness: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action
The Call to Action identifies goals to help people with disabilities experience full, rewarding, and healthy lives.
Educating Children Who Have Disabilities
U.S. public schools are expected to address all children's needs and to help them reach their full potential.
Disability Awareness Education
With adult guidance children with and without disabilities can form friendships that enrich both parties.
Disaster Preparedness: Meeting the Needs of Persons with Disabilities
An interagency coordinating council works to integrate the needs and talents of people with disabilities.
Disability Issues and Foreign Affairs
U.S. embassies serve U.S. citizens with disabilities as well as sponsor educational programs abroad about disability.
Technology: Equipping People with Disabilities to Meet the Challenges of Daily Life
One innovative project looks at using American Sign Language via the internet.

Celebrating Contributions

In this section we celebrate some of the many contributions to society of individuals with disabilities.

Photo Galleries

Rethinking Playgrounds

Rethinking playgrounds has made them accessible to children with disabilities and safer for all, and has created places where all children can play together.

Building on Progress

This gallery shows successes of building on the progress of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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