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West Wing Week: 09/21/12 or "The Dignity and Freedom That Every Person Deserves"
Posted byon September 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities
Posted byon August 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM EDTPresident Obama sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy
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Marking the 22nd Anniversary of the ADA
Posted byon July 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTThe White House marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law based on the fundamental principle that Americans with disabilities should have the same basic rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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From the Archives: A Landmark Moment for Americans with Disabilities
Posted byon July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTOn July 26, 1990, America became the first country to adopt a comprehensive civil rights declaration for people with disabilities.
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Freedom through Mobility
Posted byon July 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM EDTUnder the leadership of Joel Berman, Adaptive Adventures provides access to outdoor and sport activities to the physically disabled.
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Celebrating Olmstead and our Commitment to Community Living
Posted byon June 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM EDTThirteen years ago today, a landmark Supreme Court decision established that people with disabilities have the right to live in the community with the proper services and supports, rather than being unnecessarily institutionalized
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Disability Employment App Challenge: Educating Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
Posted byon June 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM EDTThe Department of Labor is challenging entrepreneurs and developers to create apps, using government data, that improve access to job training and transportation resources for those with disabilities.
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Helping Young People with Disabilities Reach their Full Potential
Posted byon June 5, 2012 at 12:32 PM EDTThe first ever Department of Education National Transition Conference focuses on improving transition services for students with disabilities by forging new partnerships among federal, state and local officials, as well as private entities and community leaders.
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The Blinded Veterans Association
Posted byon May 30, 2012 at 6:57 PM EDTRosye Cloud, Director of Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Military Families, discusses the increase in eye injuries among our armed forces.
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Pursuing a Future for STEM Equality
Posted byon May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM EDTThe struggles he encountered in the past while taking an interest in STEM, coupled with his current research in computer science for his doctoral program, Sina Bahram is an active agent of change for increased accessibility to and success in STEM.