|
Recent ADA News
Friday 02/29/2008
Sonoma Vintner's Team Crafts Pricey Wines, Funds Wheelchairs
Bloomberg - USA
Boss Hoss Cycles to debut wheelchair friendly motorcycle
Clutch and Chrome - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
GAO investigates disability claims backlog
CCH - USA
What handicap? Toth has a leg up
The Plain Dealer - Cleveland,OH,USA
Senate Committee review on Veteran’s Disability Compensation
Talk Radio News Service - Washington,DC,USA
Thursday 02/28/2008
Lady's wheelchair snub apology
Forres Gazette - Forres,Scotland,UK
WV Aging and Disability Resource Center
WVVA TV - Quincy,IL,USA
A pioneer views disability as the final frontier in civil rights
Boston Globe - United States
It’s PEOPLE with Disabilities
Maui News - Wailuku,HI,USA
Life with a disability can be very good indeed
Buffalo News - NY, United States
Wednesday 02/27/2008
Wheelchair Bomber Eludes Detection
The Associated Press
Sitters elevate disability awareness
Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA
Disability: Can I Apply At Age 69?
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
Sidewalk Work Helps Those With Disabilites
KFOXtv.com - El Paso,TX,USA
Disabled girl wins payout
The Star - UK
Tuesday 02/26/2008
Day care dilemma: Few facilities can handle disabled kids
Appleton Post Crescent - WI, USA
For Goodness’ Sake: Lift chair, wheelchair, computers among needs
La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse,WI,USA
Disability backlog creating hardship
Lawrence Journal World - Lawrence,KS,USA
Fear of Discrimination May Prevent People From Taking Genetic Tests To Identify Risk of Developing Certain Diseases
Kaiser network.org - Washington,DC,USA
Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act: The Fix Needs Fixing
WorkersCompensation.com - Sarasota,Florida,USA
Monday 02/25/2008
Boy Finally Gets New Wheelchair
WILX-TV - Lansing,MI,USA
Disability Awareness Week scheduled Feb. 25-29
Idaho State University - Pocatello,ID,USA
Handicapped parking, not long-term
Baxter Bulletin - Mountain Home,AR,USA
Teacher charged with abusing disabled students
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA
Entrepreneural Help For Disabled People
Best Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USA
Friday 02/22/2008
NC coastal communities add beach-accessible wheelchairs
Charlotte Observer - Charlotte,NC,USA
Thousands Brave Rain For Disability Day
CBS 46 - Atlanta,GA,USA
Parking ticket for disabled gran
Hucknall Today - Hucknall,UK
Facing Disability
GovExec.com - Washington,DC,USA
Wheelchair basketball tournament comes to Kennesaw
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Thursday 02/21/2008
Iraq vet finally getting disability benefits
WNYT - Albany,NY,USA
Extraordinary Portraits: Famous Photographer with Disability Challenges Stereotypes Internationally
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Helping hand in the sand
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA
Service dogs bond with owner
OurayNews.com - Ouray,CO,USA
Disability is our most pressing challenge
Belmont Citizen-Herald - Lexington,MA,USA
Wednesday 02/20/2008
Encouraging enterprise among disabled entrepreneurs
Real Business - London,England,UK
Report rips head of disabled nonprofit for 'fraud, waste and abuse'
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
Deputy In Wheelchair Case Resigns
Central Florida News 13| - Orlando,FL,USA
Expo to focus on serving disabled
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Wheelchair petition heads to City Council
The Hook - Charlottesville,VA,USA
Tuesday 02/19/2008
Bill would help disabled get needed services
Kansas.com - KS,USA
Assistive Technology for Every Child
RedOrbit - Dallas,TX,USA
Taking the plunge for Special Olympics
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
Disabled Vegas Teen Is The Wheel Deal
ABC News - USA
Workshop to cover disability in the workplace
Battle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek,MI,USA
Monday 02/18/2008
Deputy faces felony in wheelchair case
Florida Today - Melbourne,FL,USA
Calculating Social Security for Disabled Children
Wall Street Journal - USA
York unveils new public toilets for disabled people
York Press - York,UK
Mother, daughter duo beat disability
Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA
Hope Outdoors helps disabled kids hunt
Jackson Sun - Jackson,TN,USA
Friday 02/15/2008
Dogs for the disabled
This Is Hertfordshire - Watford, UK
Fury to play in Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
Grand Haven Tribune - Grand Haven,MI,USA
Searching for the new Ms. Wheelchair Ohio
Community Press - Florence,KY,USA
Bush signs stimulus bill that includes cash for disabled vets
Arkansas News - Little Rock,AR,USA
'When A Ramp is Not Enough' -- addressing needs of disabled in disasters
Church World Service - Elkhart,IN,USA
Thursday 02/14/2008
Needed: A better city for wheelchair users
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
UH receives grant for disability studies
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Disability groups combine efforts
News Journal - Longview,TX,USA
Dogs for the disabled
This Is Hertfordshire - Watford,England,UK
Disabled workers vent fury
York Press - York,UK
Wednesday 02/13/2008
Handicap access: Pair file action against Gettysburg
The Evening Sun - Hanover,PA,USA
High-Interest Lenders
Tap Elderly, Disabled
Wall Street Journal - USA
Spread respect for the rights of people with disabilities
TC Columbia University - New York,NY,USA
Roadshow: Don't assume driver isn't disabled
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Florida Deputy Dumps Quadriplegic Man From Wheelchair
FOXNews - USA
Tuesday 02/12/2008
Bill seeks to ban discrimination in Calif. workers' comp awards
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Disabled Veteran Gets A Lift
WOWT - Omaha,NE,USA
Disabled come under investigation in Iraq
GulfNews - Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Wheelchair dancing championships
Times of Malta - Valletta,Malta
Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Monday 02/11/2008
USA to play for bronze at 2008 World Wheelchair Championship
USOlympicTeam.com - USA
Dump Truck Kills Man Crossing Street in Wheelchair
The Ledger - Lakeland,FL,USA
Disability rights group sues over national park access
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
China Prepares to Host Paralymics
Voice of America - USA
N.J. fails to fulfill promise to house disabled
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Newark,NJ,USA
Friday 02/08/2008
Two Pima sessions will help disabled students adjust
Tucson Citizen - Tucson,AZ,USA
Actor performs Shakespeare from wheelchair
Press & Sun-Bulletin - Binghamton,NY,USA
Balance safety against ADA regulations
Modesto Bee - Modesto,CA,USA
Senate OKs stimulus, adds $300 rebates for seniors, disabled vets
USA Today - USA
Disability plan inspires hope
Geelong Advertiser - Geelong,Victoria,Australia
Thursday 02/07/2008
Woman Sentenced For Rape Of Disabled Teen
North Country Gazette - Chestertown,NY,USA
Hit-and-run accident kills pedestrian in wheelchair
MyFox Tampa Bay - Tampa,FL,USA
Waiting list grows for those needing disability services
Examiner.com - USA
Handicap parking ordinance fails
The Stamford Times - Norwalk,CT,USA
Parking cheats
Findlay Courier - Findlay,OH,USA
Wednesday 02/06/2008
Troubleshooter: Wheelchair help
abc11tv.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
Horseback riding aids local youth struggling with physical disability
Daily Northwestern - Evanston,IL,USA
Wheelchair riders hit the bricks
BostonNOW - Boston,MA,USA
Commentary: Disability is Social Security’s big pressing issue
Republican Eagle - Red Wing,MN,USA
Disabled woman sues Aurora hospital, saying she was sexually assaulted by patient
Chicago Tribune - United States
Tuesday 02/05/2008
Four Guilty In Motorized Wheelchair Fraud
North Country Gazette - Chestertown,NY,USA
Disability doesn't slow boy down, it empowers him
Nashua Telegraph - Nashua,NH,USA
Brutal twist: 91 die in bombings by disabled
Chicago Sun-Times - United States
Handicap tags
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
Beware consequences of broadening ADA
Business Insurance - Chicago,IL,USA
Monday 02/04/2008
Police: Disabled Man Used His Wheelchair For Theft
WPBF - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
Tennis club to hold wheelchair tennis night
Easton Journal - Raynham,MA,USA
Heritage Foundation: Congress and The Disabled -- More Harm Than Help
FOXNews - USA
Senators: Give tax rebates to disabled vets
AirForceTimes.com - Springfield,VA,USA
Disabled will have a new way to vote
Union Democrat - Sonora,CA,USA
Friday 02/01/2008
Experts help clarify laws, social services for special-need teens
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Wheelchair student perseveres
Peterborough Examiner - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada
Cause of disability discovered
ScienceAlert - Australia
Disability Insurance Tips
Best Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USA
Britney Labeled "Gravely Disabled"
iVillage - New York,NY,USA
Thursday 01/31/2008
Deborah Orr: We must protect disabled people against this wave of barbaric and hateful crimes
Independent - London,England,UK
Understanding Social Security's disability program
Frost Illustrated - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
Free guide to Chicago for the disabled
USA Today - USA
Plowing in handicapped parking sparks debate
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Verizon Offers More Help to Customers With Disabilities
CNNMoney.com - USA
Wednesday 01/30/2008
Assisted-living center closed amid abuse allegations
Houston Chronicle - United States
Students With Disabilities Said to Benefit From NCLB
Education Week News - Bethesda,MD,USA
Grocery Store Manager Charged With Assaulting Disabled Clerk
NBC5i.com - Fort Worth,TX,USA
Local teen gets wheelchair ramp
Allied News - Grove City,PA,USA
UD to offer nation’s first wheelchair dance course
University of Delaware - Newark,DE,USA
Tuesday 01/29/2008
Landlord must accommodate disabled tenant
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
TennCare action worries disabled
The Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA
Disabled with only 30 minutes to spare. Navigating the 15 minute parking lot paranoia law
Bay Area Indymedia - San Francisco,CA,USA
Deputies use Taser on man in wheelchair
MaineToday.com - Portland,ME,USA
The revolutionary new wheelchair that moves with the flick of a tongue
Daily Mail - UK
Monday 01/28/2008
Funding may help employ disabled
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
Disabled students win $11M upgrade
San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino,CA,USA
Assembly considers simplifying disabled veterans' tax break
KTUU - Anchorage,AK,USA
Wounded soldier given high-tech wheelchair
WPTV - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
Man In Wheelchair Shoots Attacker
WXIA-TV - Atlanta,GA,USA
Friday 01/25/2008
Nursing home aide accused of kissing disabled patient
Chicago Tribune - United States
The disabled need a local support group
Alamogordo Daily News - Alamogordo,NM,USA
No damages awarded in jail suit
Kerrville Daily Times - Kerrville,TX,USA
NEWS- Dismissed! Second wheelchair victim cleared
The Hook - Charlottesville,VA,USA
Expansion of American Disability Law Now Looks Likely
Kiplinger.com - Washington,DC,USA
Thursday 01/24/2008
Woman pleads guilty in wheelchair scam
Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA
First-Person: My Experience as a Voter with a Disability
Associated Content - Denver,CO,USA
Life From A Wheelchair
Hartford Courant - United States
Wheelchair causes family insurance problems
7Online.com - New York,NY,USA
1,000 rally on behalf of disabled
Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA
Wednesday 01/23/2008
Veteran with service cat feels discriminated against
News 8 Austin - Austin,TX,USA
Woman runs catering business with disabled workers
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester,NY,USA
Disabled musician inspires congregation
Monitor - McAllen,TX,USA
Wheelchair-Bound Homeowner Escapes Fire
Local6.com - Orlando,FL,USA
Strategies For Employing People With Disabilities
Scripps News - Washington,DC,USA
Tuesday 01/22/2008
500-Pound NYPD Officer Loses Pension Bid
The Associated Press
Wheelchair Climbs Stairs, Balances On Two Wheels
KCCI.com - Des Moines,IA,USA
The disabled can be vital employees
MaineToday.com - Portland,ME,USA
No need to choose between attractiveness and accessibility
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
Settlement Leads to Supreme Court Dismissal of ADA Suit
Workforce Management - Irvine,Ca,USA
Monday 01/21/2008
Q: Where can a guide dog go? A: Anywhere he wants to.
TheSequitur.com - Tallahassee,FL,USA
Group asks town to clear ramp
Lexington Minuteman - MA, USA
ACLU: Paraplegic dumped w/o wheelchair
abc7.com - Los Angeles,CA,USA
Disability Won't Impede This Ping-Pong Player!
Jewish Exponent - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Ramp built by students brings happiness to resident
Romeo Observer - Romeo,MI,USA
Friday 01/18/2008
National Council on Disability to Discuss Emergency Preparedness
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
Stop and think: invisible access for invisible disabilities
On Line opinion - Australia
Maryland to shut home for disabled
Baltimore Sun - United States
Wheelchair-ramp theft leaves woman trapped
OCRegister - Santa Ana,CA,USA
Guidebook prepared for the disabled
Chicago Tribune - United States
Thursday 01/17/2008
Transportation options for NY disabled criticized
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Groups fix disabled Marines' home
Yuma Sun - Yuma,AZ,USA
Disabled And Waiting
CBS News - New York,NY,USA
Let disabled ride buses and trains for free
Electric New Paper - Singapore,Singapore
Curb cut across from Lyric is in disrepair
Baltimore Sun - United States
Wednesday 01/16/2008
Reins of Life trains new volunteers to work with disabled children
WSBT-TV - South Bend,IN,USA
Disabled teen convicted of 2005 murder
WTHI - Terre Haute,IN,USA
Heavy passengers, light profits
National Post - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
MTA IS 'DISSING' DISABLED
New York Post - New York,NY,USA
Wheelchair basketball team rolls on at Central YMCA
Youngstown Vindicator - Youngstown,OH,USA
Tuesday 01/15/2008
Woman Caught On Camera Abusing Disabled Person
Central Florida News 13| - Orlando,FL,USA
Pressured agency releases disabled funding
Indianapolis Star - United States
Mayor rescued by another wheelchair rider in Venice
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada
Destinations ramp up access for disabled visitors
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
Government should encourage disabled entrepreneurship
PeoplePerHour.com - London,England,UK
Monday 01/14/2008
Going after handicap parking cheaters
KVBC - Las Vegas,NV,USA
Airlines ordered to drop extra fares for disabled
CTV.ca - Canada
Police seek man charged in Hagerstown wheelchair theft
Hagerstown Morning Herald - Hagerstown,MD,USA
Chicago-area athlete making strides with disability
WALB-TV - Albany,GA,USA
Disabled couple dismiss rottweiler fears
The Star - UK
Friday 01/11/2008
UTA invites dialogue on disabled riders
Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
Disabled mother fights for right to raise her child
Chicago Tribune - United States
Extreme wheelchair--the next generation
CNET Crave Blog - USA
Workforce training needed for disabled graduates
WALB-TV - Albany,GA,USA
Reader tech ideas: Disability aids, sensors in bloodstream
CNN - USA
Thursday 01/10/2008
Rapid City couple accused of bilking $123,333 in disability pay
KMEG 14 - Sioux City,IA,USA
Woman In Wheelchair Escapes From Burning Apartment
WYMT - Hazard,KY,USA
Disability carers on strike
TVNZ - New Zealand
New fee taxes wheelchair user
Nanaimo Daily News - Nanaimo,British Columbia,Canada
Video shows cruiser hitting wheelchair
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Charlottesville,VA,USA
Wednesday 01/09/2008
Disability benefits get faster approval
Galesburg.com - Galesburg,IL,USA
$620-a-month disability check disqualifies her from help
Indianapolis Star - United States
Disabled hit by shortage of therapists
Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
Uneasy access
Helena Independent Record - Helena,MT,USA
Best cruises for disabled travelers
Tripso - Boston,MA,USA
Tuesday 01/08/2008
State agency backs disability waiver for terminally ill
WTOL - Toledo,OH,USA
Technology gives wheelchair users more travel options
CBS 42 - Austin,TX,USA
Keep your eye on disabled Americans' struggle for benefits
People's Weekly World - USA
Students look past wheelchair, see an exceptional teacher
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - Clarksville,TN,USA
Disability no barrier to winter fun
Albany Times Union - Albany,NY,USA
Monday 01/07/2008
Industry needs support in recruiting disabled workers
CatererSearch - Sutton,England,UK
Uni awarded $10m for disability research
ABC Online - Australia
Online retailers breaking disability laws
VNUNet.com - UK
Former city police officer sues to get disability
Daily Mail - Charleston - Charleston,WV,USA
Exit exam disability guidelines up in air
Sacramento Bee - CA, USA
Friday 01/04/2008
Free travel for elderly and disabled in 2008
Craegmoor News - UK
Small town rallies to help disabled man find new home
WQAD - Moline,IL,USA
ADA Consulting Firm Aims to End Cycle of ADA Lawsuit Abuse
Centre Daily Times - Centre,PA,USA
House Falling in As Disabled Man Waits for Help
WOWK - Huntington,WV,USA
Report addresses ADA accessibility
Westlake West Life - Westlake,OH,USA
Thursday 01/03/2008
Obesity now recognized by NII as a disability
Ha'aretz - Tel Aviv,Israel
Official backs disability efforts
Republican & Herald - Pottsville,PA,USA
City man works to overcome disability
Rutland Herald - Rutland,VT,USA
Half a million under-35s on disability benefit
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
Power wheelchairs available
TownTimesNews.com - Watertown,CT,USA
Wednesday 01/02/2008
Disability 101: Pity is never appropriate
Summit Daily News - Frisco,CO,USA
Fire Truck Runs Down Woman in Wheelchair
WOAI - San Antonio,TX,USA
Disabled Girls Find New Destiny in Cheerleading
Voice of America - USA
Assistance project helps disabled, elderly with energy costs
Demopolis Times - Demopolis,AL,USA
Disabled entrepreneurs get lifeline
Oxford Mail - Oxford,England,UK
Friday 12/28/2007
U.S. Airways Disputes Wheelchair-Bound Woman Left on McCarran Tarmac
KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA
Jobless rate for disabled almost 10 times overall rate
Worcester Telegram - Worcester,MA,USA
Beijing rolls out carpet to disabled visitors
China Daily - China
Robot helps disabled kids explore world
Chicago Tribune - United States
Handicap sticker woe
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA
Thursday 12/27/2007
Handicap fakers busted at Mesquite mall
WFAA - Dallas,TX,USA
Charity Group Helps Give Wheelchairs to Those in Need
KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA
Making your workplace disability-friendly benefits ...
TCPalm - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
One Man Makes a Difference with Indispensable Website
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Gas station employees must pump for disabled
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier - Charleston,IL,USA
Wednesday 12/26/2007
Audit finds agency for disabled hired relatives in no-bid deals
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Disability Not Excuse for Begging - Cripplence Holder
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
Work limits don't apply to cases for disabled
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA
Disabled-accessible Voting Machines Coming to City Polling Places
WNYC - New York,NY,USA
Think before you park in that handicap space
St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg,FL,USA
Friday 12/21/2007
Group seeks employers who will hire disabled workers
The Courier News - Elgin,IL,USA
Disability often undiagnosed
StarPhoenix - Saskatoon, Canada
Legless Man Using Disability As Defense
WPXI.com - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
Police took my wheelchair and left me stranded
Hampstead and Highgate Express - London,England,UK
Hiring of those with disabilities is international issue
The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA
Thursday 12/20/2007
Wheelchair basketball provides exercise, camaraderie
Savannah Morning News - Savannah,GA,USA
Soldier Mountain to host ski championships for disabled
Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA
Richardson Campaign: Unveils Americans with Disabilities policy
IowaPolitics.com - IA,USA
Frieden to speak about disability legislation
BCM News - Houston,TX,USA
Disability benefits: ‘Why are we made to feel like criminals?’
Socialistworker.co.uk - London,UK
Tuesday 12/18/2007
101 on the disabled
Malaysia Star - Malaysia
Turley, Ditka spur action on disability assistance
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - MO, United States
Redwood City fire guts home for disabled
San Mateo County Times - San Mateo,CA,USA
Parking lot protectors look out for the disabled
NorthJersey.com - Hackensack,NJ,USA
Did drugs cause our children's disability?
Yorkshire Evening Post - Leeds,Yorkshire,UK
Monday 12/17/2007
Secretary of State's Office enforces disabled parking
The Southern - Carbondale,IL,USA
Air travel easier 'except for disabled'
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Event to raise disability awareness
ReporterHerald.com - Loveland,CO,USA
Wheelchair didn't keep woman from reaching goals
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
New disabled rights bid launched
24dash - Hereford,UK
Friday 12/14/2007
Eight in ten handicapped Czechs experience discrimination
Prague Daily Monitor - Prague,Czech Republic
Trial begins for man accused of slaying Metro East disabled man
Belleville News Democrat - IL, USA
Bill would raise fines on misuse of disability parking
The Patriot-News - PennLive.com - Harrisburg,PA,USA
U.S. court OKs giving $700,000 in disability housing access case
MLive.com - MI,USA
Illegal use of handicap parking spots up during holidays
KVAL - Eugene,OR,USA
Thursday 12/13/2007
Disabled access to be investigated
Malvern Gazette - Worcester,UK
Airlines warned not to bar disabled
The Australian - Sydney,Australia
Disabled workers good for employers
Abeceder - Leeds,England,UK
Mediator to Enter Talks With Drivers of Wheelchair Vans
New York Times - United States
Solar Power Gets Wheelchairs Rolling in Taiwan
Inventorspot - USA
Wednesday 12/12/2007
Midland woman's book gives tips on raising a child with a disability
Midland Daily News - Midland,MI,USA
Bill Will Allow Students To Step Into Shoes Of The Disabled
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
Comment on accessibility segues into discussion about scooters
Allentown Morning Call - Allentown,PA,USA
Cameroon: Disabled Persons Cry for Help
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
Disabled Man Robbed Of Money, Christmas Gift
ClickonSA.com - San Antonio,TX,USA
Tuesday 12/11/2007
An inaccessible world threatens to erode identity
The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA
Wheelchair users face snow barriers
Wausau Daily Herald - Wausau,WI,USA
Disability Claims Should Not Be A Hassle
Soonews.ca - Canada
Mattawan school agrees it didn't offer enough disability-rights information
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Kalamazoo,MI,USA
Rugby On Wheels
Hartford Courant - United States
Monday 12/10/2007
Ball to celebrate disability day
Batemans Bay Post Star -Australia
We want to work
Malaysia Star - Malaysia
Lake Pine gets handicap-accessible pier
Cary News - Cary,NC,USA
Being in a wheelchair will not stop me from living my life
GulfNews - Dubai
Disabled hit by energy costs
Scotsman - United Kingdom
Friday 12/07/2007
German Fined For Speeding On Wheelchair
AHN, Germany
Paralyzed swimmer falls in love with wheelchair rugby
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
Disabled children have chance to dance in 'The Nutcracker'
WTHI - Terre Haute,IN,USA
Dogs that are a help, not a hindrance
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
Blocking handicap spaces is an illegal and inconsiderate move
Thousand Oaks Acorn - CA, USA
Thursday 12/06/2007
Small Firms Pay More to Comply with Disability Law
Washington Post - United States
A show of solidarity on Disability Day
Hindu - Chennai,India
Disability rising
Winnipeg Sun - Canada
NYC drivers for disabled call for talks to avoid strike
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Rights of disabled vs. local zoning
Baltimore Sun - United States
Wednesday 12/05/2007
Germany wins volleyball World Cup for disabled
Xinhua - China
Disabled people say it’s a lifeline. The EU says it’s a leisure vehicle
Times Online - UK
How to understand and respect people with disabilities
The New Nation - Bangladesh
Woman Born With Feet Facing Backwards Insists She Is Not Disabled
FOX News - USA
A guide to toys that help disabled kids
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
Tuesday 12/04/2007
'Disability' label clouds issue of Segway use
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Early detection of disability in newborns is the key: expert
Hindu - Chennai,India
Israel worst country in West for disabled
Ynetnews - Israel
Match your skills against a handicapped sportsman
GoErie.com - Erie,PA,USA
Humiliation is almost worse than her disease
San Diego Union Tribune - United States
Monday 12/03/2007
Q&A: Refugee worker turns a disability into an advantage
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
Temporary Life in a Wheelchair
ParamusPost.com - Paramus,NJ,USA
Mini-Olympics for disabled children
Times of India - India
S.F. church answers higher calling: Housing for the disabled
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Temporary disability sure raises awareness
Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati,OH,USA
Friday 11/30/2007
Cooks with disabilities learn new techniques to conquer the kitchen
MetroWest Daily News - Framingham,MA,USA
Patients 'harmed while in hospital'
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Facilities fail to meet Disabilities Act criteria
Swarthmore College The Phoenix Online - PA, United States
Legalized Discrimination in Hollywood
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Ban proposed on disability abortions
Times Online - UK
Thursday 11/29/2007
Police crack down on use of disability parking in mall lot
WTOL - Toledo,OH,USA
World Disability Day
CNN International - USA
Family Decides To Donate Money For Wheelchair
CNN International - USA
'Coward' attacks disabled woman
Ninemsn - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Fit on Fox: Wheelchair Bodybuilders
My Fox Colorado.com - Denver,CO,USA
Wednesday 11/28/2007
Enabling disabled with work
Hills News - Sydney,NSW,Australia
SolidWorks, nonprofit group team up on bike for disabled cyclists
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Michigan company buys San Antonio wheelchair-maker's product line
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Robot designed to help elderly, disabled people
Xinhua - China
Local demand for accessibility grows
The Rensselaer Republican - Rensselaer,IN,USA
Tuesday 11/27/2007
Justice Department wants to join suit over Michigan Stadium
Times of India - India
Don Polson: ADA lawsuits: Have we lost basic kindness as a society?
Red Bluff Daily News - Red Bluff,CA,USA
Disability – how far will we go?
ChristianToday - London,UK
7-year-old's $5K wheelchair stolen from front porch
WAVE - Louisville,KY,USA
Disability Issues Are Human Rights Matters
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
Monday 11/26/2007
EU disability petition gathers 1.2 million signatures
Times of Malta - Valletta,Malta
‘People interact with me as if I’m my disability’
Summit Daily News - Frisco,CO,USA
Donation program is on a roll
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Dubuque,IA,USA
Job hunters with disabilities crave an opportunity
MLive.com - MI,USA
Vail Valley resorts work to help disabled skiers
Vail Daily News - Vail,CO,USA
Friday 11/23/2007
'Disabled denied fruits of economic boom'
Times of India - India
Chicago Eatery Settles Wheelchair Suit
Houston Chronicle - United States
ADA protects workers with health issues
Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia,MO,USA
Group files lawsuit for disabled students
Seattle Times - United States
Getting a new wheelchair should not be this hard
Salem Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA
Wednesday 11/21/2007
Local Girl Launches Effort for Disability-Friendly Playground
WANE - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
Diversity ideal excludes disabled
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Servicemembers complete renovation of center for disabled youth
Blackanthem.com - Clinton Township,MI,USA
Family considers lawsuit after dad dies in broken wheelchair
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
Rescuing disabled homeowners from foreclosure
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
Tuesday 11/20/2007
Different priorities for handicap accessibility
The Evening Sun - Hanover,PA,USA
Many disabled Illinoisans jobless
Springfield State Journal Register - Springfield,IL,USA
New wheelchair uses solar power
Taipei Times - Taiwan
Rule would cut services for disabled kids
Cincinnati Post - OH,USA
What Is The Best Handicap Stair Lift?
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Monday 11/19/2007
Exhibition tells the real story of disability
Scoop.co.nz - New Zealand
Handicap Passenger Safety Issues Raised by Recent BATA Bus Accident
InjuryBoard.com - Tampa,FL,USA
The Watchdog:
Handicap spaces being misused?
Annapolis Capital - Annapolis,MD,USA
How a Bizarre Catch-22 Has Gutted Disability Protection in America
eTalkinghead - San Diego,CA,USA
Learning to manage with a disability
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
Friday 11/16/2007
Man admits to stabbing disabled Noblesville woman
Indianapolis Star - United States
Socioeconomics key factor in disability disparities
Reuters - USA
Wheelchair Challenge
WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA
Fact Finder: Wheelchair Challenge answers
WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA
Taking A Stand Against Disability Discrimination
WCAV - Charlottesville,VA,USA
Thursday 11/15/2007
Aardman ads challenge views of disability
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Speed wheels
Austin American-Statesman - Austin,TX,USA
Bars, restaurants face lawsuits
Orange County Register - Costa Mesa,CA,USA
Disabled workers facing jobs axe
BBC News - UK
Socioeconomics key factor in disability disparities
Reuters - USA
Wednesday 11/14/2007
Generations of veterans honored
Chicago Tribune - United States
Thailand opens first walkway for disabled
Bangkok Post - Thailand
In 5 years, all CC buildings must follow disability law
Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
Travel becoming more accessible
Detroit Free Press - United States
Majority of disabled are bullied in class
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
Tuesday 11/13/2007
Amputee dad became champion of the disabled
ic Wales - United Kingdom
Helping Chris
News Dispatch - Michigan City,IN,USA
Disney Sued Over Segway Ban
Central Florida News 13| - Orlando,FL,USA
Have you applied for Social Security disability payments?
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
Nyack to build affordable housing for handicapped
The Journal News / Lohud.com - NY,USA
Monday 11/12/2007
St. John's Lecture will address contributions of disabled
The Tidings - Los Angeles,CA,USA
Photo contest raises awareness of disabled people
International Journalist's Network - USA
Italian Coaches Learn About Sport for Persons With Disability
International Paralymic Committee - Bonn,Germany
When employee is on long-term disability
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
UA wheelchair team beats Team Canada
Dateline Alabama - Birmingham,AL,USA
Friday 11/09/2007
$1 million ADA lawsuit, repair costs have city of Enid wrestling with decision
Enid News & Eagle - Enid,OK,USA
Study: Employment Gap Persists For Disabled
TheDay - New London,CT,USA
Where art changes lives for disabled adults
Golden Gate [X]Press - San Francisco,CA,USA
Labor focus on disability services across government
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Mum hits out over lack of wheelchair training for taxi drivers
Halifax Today - UK
Thursday 11/08/2007
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
Grenoble,France
Man In Wheelchair Escapes House Fire
KMBC.com - Kansas City,MO,USA
Free home repairs for seniors and the disabled
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
Push on to hire disabled
London Free Press - Canada
Caffeine helps reduce disability in very preterm babies
CTV.ca - Canada
Wednesday 11/07/2007
People first, disability second
Drayton Valley Western Review - Alberta, Canada
From Macedonia to Beijing -- in a wheelchair
Southeast European Times - MD,USA
Pushing for disabled kids to have an equal shot at school sports
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Public servants disability claims soar
Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada
Obesity leads to disability
Reuters - USA
Tuesday 11/06/2007
Severely-disabled students making music with specialized programs
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Garner Unveils Handicap Accessible Playground
NBC 17.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
Aussie wheelchair champ defends title
Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com - Salem,NJ,USA
Disabled people to solve skills shortage
NEWS.com.au - Australia
Record disability discrimination payout for sacked gardener
Communitycare.co.uk - Sutton,UK
Monday 11/05/2007
Disability does not deter student’s road to success
Chicago Suburban News - Batavia,IL,USA
Madison Square Garden To Become More Wheelchair-Accessible
NY1 - NY,USA
AC man pleads guilty to disability insurance fraud
Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com - Salem,NJ,USA
Retail sector shows a positive commitment to disability equality
Retail Bulletin - Croydon,UK
City to pay $520,000 settlement
Red Bluff Daily News - Red Bluff,CA,USA
Friday 11/02/2007
Family wins compensation from NHS over son's disability
Exmouth Journal - UK
Teen Challenge helps Lincoln clean up creek for handicap-accessible fishing trail
Daily Home Online - Talladega,AL,USA
Car Crashes Into Woman In Wheelchair
TurnTo23.com - Bakersfield,CA,USA
Forum help for parents of disabled children
York Press - York,UK
Disabled children saddle up for horseback gymnastics
Scotsman - United Kingdom
Thursday 11/01/2007
Vineyard Church Sends Wheelchairs to Vietnam
Wheeling News Register - Wheeling,WV,USA
Wheelchair-bound man injured on bus files lawsuit against company who operates transit
The Morning Journal - Lorain,OH,USA
Disabled access - Install a ramp or lift?
Infolink Architecture & Building - Australia
Disabled Passengers Struggle With Subway
The Associated Press
Sweat More, Pay Less
BusinessWeek - USA
Wednesday 10/31/2007
Orphanage founder makes wheelchair appeal
Scotsman - United Kingdom
Warning over 'hidden disability'
InTheNews.co.uk - London,UK
Nigeria: How Handicap Captures Award-Winning Images
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
4000 US Dollar Wheelchair donated to Pattaya City Hall
Pattaya City News Online - Pattaya,Chonburi,Thailand
Disabled man kicked near hospital: court
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Tuesday 10/30/2007
Going the distance for veterans
Pioneer Press - St. Paul,MN,USA
Birmingham-based group helps disabled youngsters get around
al.com - Birmingham,AL,USA
Ability, not disability
Branson Daily News - MO, United States
Etiquette Makes Headway For Workers With Disabilities
Hartford Courant - United States
Nonprofits get federal funds for disability housing
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Monday 10/29/2007
Ability Counts Winners Overcome Disability Obstacles
EVLiving - USA
How I overcame my disability to make music
ic Coventry - Coventry,UK
Dallas police: Man in wheelchair disarms and kills invader
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
Mayor Street Spends The Day In A Wheelchair
CBS 3 - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Parents say school for disabled a disgrace
Chicago Tribune - United States
Friday 10/26/2007
Local artist overcomes disability to deliver 'gift from God'
WSAZ-TV - Huntington,WV,USA
Companies Struggle to Comply with Disability Act
KFYR-TV - Bismarck,ND,USA
Group helps disabled clients land jobs
Daily News - Galveston County - TX,USA
Dob in a disabled car cheat
NEWS.com.au - Australia
WHEELCHAIR USER BANNED FOR BEING DISABLED
Express & Echo - Exeter,England,UK
Thursday 10/25/2007
Wheelchair Hit and Run Murder Suspect in Court
WSAZ-TV - Huntington,WV,USA
Boise to make more downtown sidewalks ADA-compliant
KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA
Vietnam inks UN Convention on disabled
VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam
Report: Judge investigated over disabled parking
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
Woman In Wheelchair Hit While Crossing Street
KCBD-TV - Lubbock,TX,USA
Wednesday 10/24/2007
Broken wheelchair leaves woman stranded in U.S. 321
Shelby Star - Shelby,NC,USA
Activists Fight to Rewrite Disabilities Act
NPR - USA
Actavis launches national campaign for accessibility of disabled people
Focus News - Sofia,Bulgaria
Real Estate Agents Rehab Homes For Disabled
NBC5.com - Chicago,IL,USA
Granny Drives Wheelchair onto Autobahn
Spiegel Online - Berlin,Germany
Tuesday 10/23/2007
Builders Dedicate Accessible Bridge To Child With Disability
Today's THV - Little Rock,AR,USA
Dance-abilities
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Fourth Annual Disability Fair Breaks Down Barriers
WITN TV - USA
Employers urged to hire disabled staff
Stuff.co.nz - Wellington,New Zealand
European Wheelchair Dancers Excite Poland
International Paralymic Committee - Bonn,Germany
Monday 10/22/2007
Hedge-Fund Rockers Tap Inner Jagger for Disabled Kids
Bloomberg - USA
Disabled teenager in £5.5m payout
BBC News - UK
Vt. Woman Wants Horse As Service Animal
The Associated Press
More than six years to get a wheelchair
Ealing Times - UK
Wheelchair hockey sponsors sought
Goldsboro News Argus - Goldsboro,NC,USA
Friday 10/19/2007
Disabled deserve a chance
Northwest Herald - Crystal Lake,IL,USA
U.S. Attorney to review hotels for accessibility to handicapped
Eyewitness News - East Providence,RI,USA
Bus on journey for the disabled
The Republican - MassLive.com - Springfield,MA,USA
Adecco wins state disability employment award
Leominster Champion - MA, USA
Faith helps conquer disability
Indianapolis Star - United States
Thursday 10/18/2007
Disabled man becomes a real lifesaver
RedNet.CN - China
3 people helping disabled motorist die in crash
MLive.com - MI,USA
Breaking Down Barriers For The Disabled
WITN TV - USA
The Guy in the Wheelchair
ChristianityToday.com - Carol Stream,IL,USA
Human services department encourages employers to hire disabled workers
KOAA - Pueblo,CO,USA
Wednesday 10/17/2007
La Crosse Man Arrested for Assault of Disabled Person
WKBT - La Crosse,WI,USA
JobEnable.com Web Site to Link Disabled Job Seekers and Job Opportunities
Market Wire - USA
Burlco workshops offer disabilities discussions
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA
My disability became a lesson in determination
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
Disabled student fights discrimination
Auckland stuff.co.nz - Auckland,New Zealand
Tuesday 10/16/2007
Good Samaritan Rescues Wheelchair-Bound Man From Blaze
NBC 4.com - Washington,DC,USA
Disability can wreck finances
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
Salem to pay ex-911 dispatcher $35,000
Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA
Family carers of disabled the most depressed: study
ABC Online - Australia
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Greenville Daily Reflector - Greenville,NC,USA
Monday 10/15/2007
Handicap-accessible playground coming to Madison
Madison Record - Madison,AL,USA
Where is the Funding for the Disabled?
The Baltimore Chronicle - Baltimore,MD,USA
Software for a blinking eye / Program helps disabled create text merely by looking at keyboard
The Daily Yomiuri - Osaka,Japan
Governor signs bills to extend benefits for disabled foster kids
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
3 firms honored for hiring disabled
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Friday 10/12/2007
Why DoD to Lose Power to Rate Disabilities
Military.com - USA
Nurse pleads guilty to neglecting disabled child
Chicago Suburban News - Batavia,IL,USA
The humbling true story of why this mother wants her disabled daughter to have her womb removed
Daily Mail - UK
Some schools struggle to meet disabilities act requirements
Shreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA
Zipcar, Flexcar and D.C. Face Discrimination Suit
DCist.com - Washington,DC,USA
Thursday 10/11/2007
USPS Relocates Disabled Woman's Mailbox After Dispute
WKRN - Nashville,TN,USA
Columbia neighborhood asks for wheelchair access
WIS - Columbia,SC,USA
Artwork by disabled reaches wider audience
Boston Globe - United States
Fighting for Rights of People with Disabilities in Malawi
Voice of America - USA
Accidents and injury leading cause of disabilities
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
Wednesday 10/10/2007
Spartakiad for disabled children to be held in Russia
Interfax Russia - Moscow,Russia
How Handicap Accessible is Liberty University?
WSET - Lynchburg,VA,USA
Over 600,000 NZers have a disability
Newstalk ZB - New Zealand
U.S. Airways Sued for Discriminating Against Disabled Passenger
Associated Content - Denver,CO,USA
Oh Please, You’re Not Handicapped
North Star Writers Group - Grand Rapids,MI,USA
Tuesday 10/09/2007
Disabled group to Hub: Fix sidewalk!
Boston Herald - United States
Disabled girl to have womb removed
Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
Target.com Case May Expand Disability Laws on the Web
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
Wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley sets Chicago marathon record
Melbourne Herald Sun - Australia
People with disabilities add value to workplace
Indianapolis Star - United States
Monday 10/08/2007
ADA-accessible ramps set for downtown
Benton County Daily Record - Bentonville,AR,USA
Using Science to Defend the Disabled
Christian Broadcasting Network - Virginia Beach,VA,USA
With disabilities, 'see beyond unusual,' speaker urges
The Huntsville Times - al.com - Huntsville,AL,USA
October is "National Disability Employment Awareness Month"
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs,IA,USA
Private sector drags its feet on hiring disabled
Hindu - Chennai,India
Friday 10/05/2007
Man In Wheelchair Survives Hit And Run
KKTV 11 News - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
Hundreds in disability laws protest
Channel 4 News - London,UK
ASSISTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT SELF-SERVE GAS STATIONS...
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
View from wheelchair changes perspective
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
Disabled workers' other job: hiding their disability
Globe and Mail - Canada
Thursday 10/04/2007
Milford gets good grade on handicapped accessibility
Milford Daily News - Milford,MA,USA
Summit discusses rights of disabled children
China Daily - China
Comedian Turns His Disability Into Laughs
WHO-TV - Des Moines,IA,USA
NFB Claims Target's Website Violates ADA
Creative Search Media - Santa Cruz,CA,USA
Families fear losing disability services
Palm Beach Post - FL, United States
Wednesday 10/03/2007
Woman in wheelchair injured by subway train
Tampa Bay's 10 - St. Petersburg,FL,USA
October is National Disability Awareness Month
Fergus Falls Daily Journal - Fergus Falls,MN,USA
Supermarket shoppers commit disability crime
Craegmoor News - UK
Rethinking ADA Notification
Scripps News - Washington,DC,USA
Panel to call for 25% hike in disability pay
NavyTimes.com - Springfield,VA,USA
Tuesday 10/02/2007
Dozens get to navigate like person with disability
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital hosts annual Wheelchair Games in White Plains
White Plains Journal News - White Plains,NY,USA
Harvest helpers turn out in droves for disabled farmer
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
Motorized wheelchair soccer on world stage
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
Able-bodied drivers abusing parking bays for disabled
The Herald - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
Monday 10/01/2007
Facilities to begin improving disability access
Diamondback Online - College Park,MD,USA
Paraplegic Builds Wheelchair Accessible Homes
WLTX.com - Columbia,SC,USA
Report finds New Jersey disabled facing voting obstacles
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Returning to Work with a Disability
EmeraldCoast.com - Sandestin,FL,USA
Disability resource center leader helps "others help themselves"
The CEU Eagle Online - Price,UT,USA
Friday 9/28/2007
Unexpected Impact of Disability
Scripps News - Washington,DC,USA
Veterans care, disability pay in disarray, says GAO study
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
Cincinnati looking at baseball field for wheelchair users
WANE - Ft Wayne,IN,USA
San Gabriel Knights raise $22,000 at 'Wheelchair Sunday'
The Tidings - Los Angeles,CA,USA
Houston physician indicted in alleged wheelchair scam
Houston Chronicle - United States
Thursday 9/27/2007
Longview Fibre Sued for Disability Discrimination
Salem-News.Com - OR,USA
Feds sue Spokane apartment builders over wheelchair access
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Newhope Will Observe Disability Employment Awareness Month
WMFD.com - Mansfield,OH,USA
Chile's Answer to Rising U.S. Disability Costs
National Center for Policy Analysis - Dallas,TX,USA
Handicap access seats at U-M to increase
DetNews.com - Detroit,MI,USA
Wednesday 9/26/2007
New disability savings option coming in 2008
StarPhoenix - Saskatoon,Saskatchewan,Canada
Poll shows many Americans not financially ready for disability
WJBC News - Bloomington,IL,USA
Group helps get disabled farmers back in the field
KTEN - Denison,TX,USA
McDonald's franchisee sued over disabilities act allegation
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Disability rights activists storm Chicago
Party for Socialism and Liberation - USA
Tuesday 9/25/2007
People With Disabilities Gather In Bangor
WCSH-TV - Portland,ME,USA
Copeland benefit raises funds for wheelchair-friendly home
Windsor Star - Canada
Creating opportunities for the disabled
Houston Chronicle - United States
Disability? What Disability?
Chabad.org - Brooklyn,NY,USA
Disability Mentoring Day in Dodge City
Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City,KS,USA
Monday 9/24/2007
Commission For Disabled Provides Program Information
Jakson Time - NJ,USA
Young parishioner inspires from a motorized wheelchair
Arkansas Catholic - Little Rock,AR,USA
Disability : Mary Lou appeals for 4,000 signatures
An Phoblacht - Dublin,Ireland
Veterans Disability Assistance
Politics on the Hudson - White Plains,NY,USA
Bridge at center of controversy
Rockingham News - Exeter,NH,USA
Friday 9/21/2007
Handicap-accessible vans now link PT to Seattle
Port Townsend Leader - Port Townsend,WA,USA
Denver to host Vets Wheelchair Games in '10
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
Speaker questions whether law should handle disabilities the way it deals with race
The Athens News - Athens,OH,USA
City aims to make accessibility no liability
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Dubuque,IA,USA
Handicap hunters overcome disabilities to return to the field
Black Hills Pioneer - Spearfish,SD,USA
Thursday 9/20/2007
Federal judge orders state to accommodate N.C. disabled woman
WAVY-TV - Portsmouth,VA,USA
Wheelchair-bound man alleges guards injured him
Canoe.ca - Canada
Problem Solver: Social Security Disability Approval
News Channel 7 - SC,USA
City of Bad Shoulders
Riverfront Times - St-Louis,MO,USA
Critics slam plan for disabled voting equipment
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Wednesday 9/19/2007
Wheelchair bound man says ramps aren't enough
49abcnews.com, KS
Need a Ramp?
Central Illinois Proud - Peoria-Bloomington,IL,USA
NFLPA Seeks Help in Disability Dispute
The Associated Press
Peaceful paths are disturbed
DetNews.com - Detroit,MI,USA
DNA Technology May Curb Bogus Disability Claims
Workforce Management - Irvine,Ca,USA
Tuesday 9/18/2007
BOOMING ECONOMY WILL ABSORB DISABLED WORKERS
This is Scunthorpe - Scunthorpe,England,UK
Disabled JATRAN Riders Meet With Mayor
WLBT-TV - Jackson,MS,USA
Americans Not Planning for Disability
Associated Content - Denver,CO,USA
Woman stuck in home after NHS rejected wheelchair bid
The Herald - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
Gateshead Housing gets views of disabled customers
Midlands Housing - UK
Monday 9/17/2007
City seeks input on updated ADA plan
Topeka Capital Journal - Topeka,KS,USA
Savannah Paving Way for Handicap Accessibility
WTOC - Savannah,GA,USA
New Homestead Exemption -- A Tax Break for Seniors and Disabled ...
Lakewood Observer - Lakewood,OH,USA
Forbidden City Now Equipped with Modern Wheelchair Lifts
China Internet Information Center - China
Second N.C. Arrest Made in Alleged Disability Insurance Fraud Case
Insurance Journal - San Diego,CA,USA
Friday 9/14/2007
Funding cut feared for disabled kids
Orlando Sentinel, FL
Wheelchair Exercising
PR-GB.com, Bulgaria
Ballot machines cater to disabled voters
News-Leader.com, MO
State will not cut advocacy for disabled
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL
More cash to help disabled passengers use transport
This Is Lancashire, UK
Thursday 9/13/2007
Computer skills help disabled
Liverpool Echo, UK
Man in Wheelchair Pulled Out of Bayou
MyFox Houston, TX
Jonathan's Law: 10-year-old boy's struggle with disabilities helps ...
Lufkin Daily News, TX
Cover Story-Wheelchair Woes
WSAZ-TV, WV
'Stop ripping off disabled vets,' group urges government
The Canadian Press, OTTAWA
Wednesday 9/12/2007
Man jailed for using wheelchair as weapon
New Zealand Herald
Wheelchair access issue for city hall
KC Community News, KS
Disabilities symposium set for next month
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, SD
Paralympic prices keep fans happy
China Daily, China
Disabled man robbed in public loo
BBC News, UK
Tuesday 9/11/2007
Suit: Hospital broke federal disability law
Concord Monitor, NH
3rd Annual Wheelchair Grand Prix
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA
Ontario Lt.-Gov. David Onley on overcoming disabilities
Globe and Mail, Canada
Thinking of words can guide your wheelchair
New Scientist
Broken lift upset for terminally-ill woman
The Northern Echo, UK
Monday 9/10/2007
Third World wheelchairs
Canada.com, Canada
The disabled in the workplace
Concord Monitor, NH
Man In Wheelchair Shoots Intruder
WDIV, MI
Severely disabled want to be included in annuity scheme
Channel News Asia, Singapore
Pittsburgh House Fire Kills Man in Wheelchair
Firehouse.com
Friday 9/07/2007
Now, a motorized wheelchair that is controlled by thought
DailyIndia.com, FL
Kristina Wilkinson: She can’t return to school without her wheelchair
News & Star, UK
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Human Rights Authority to meet
MyWebTimes.com, IL
Train to facilitate meetings for people with disabilities
The Bay City Times - MLive.com, MI
Disabled travellers 'still get a raw deal'
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
Thursday 9/06/2007
For disabled, China has risen to the challenge
Boston Globe, United States
Wheelchair Controlled by Thought
Slashdot
Disabled Individuals Sue State Over Long-Term Care
ElderLawAnswers.com, MA
Wheelchair - Essential Tips For Transporting Chairs
American Chronicle, CA
Union bolsters newsletter for students with disabilities
NYSUT.org, NY
Wednesday 9/05/2007
Here's a computer for the disabled
CNN-IBN, India
Physically Challenged Say Disability is Not Inability
Korea Times, South Korea
Businesses, attorneys spar over Americans with Disabilities Act
Examiner.com
Westland man teaches others about abilities of disabled
DetNews.com, MI
China's Paralympic challenge
BBC Sport, UK
Monday 9/03/2007
Disabled grads offered job help
Dallas Morning News, TX
Toilet facilities for disabled people: what are the requirements?
Workplace Law Network, UK
2 families offer to buy all-terrain wheelchair
Vero Beach Press-Journal, FL
Revolutionary Wheelchair Gives Users Incredible Mobility
WFtv.com, FL
Tax boost sought to help disabled
Denver Post, CO
|
