why Bad Cripple hates going to Catholic churches and health-food stores Nov 20, 2009
There is advocacy, but it's quite limited, and for the most part there is no media, or societal interest (I think this is a problem everywhere too, disability advocacy comes last in the list of things to be talked about). There also laws which are being flouted all the time. (Harper's Magazine)
State cuts: 'It could be so much worse' Oct 30, 2009
Leo Sarkissian, executive director of the Waltham-based Arc of Massachusetts, a disability advocacy group, said he had anticipated a $70 million cut from the department. Instead he was relieved the department was only cut by $7. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Arc of Massachusetts to rally tomorrow, Oct. 20 Oct 20, 2009
The Arc of Massachusetts is joining a coalition of statewide disability advocacy organizations and trade groups in a virtual rally Tuesday, Oct. 20, to remind Governor Patrick and the state Legislature to put People First. The People First. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Schools defend isolation rooms Sep 24, 2009
In 2007, disability advocacy officials received a report teachers at Sumner Elementary School were putting students in plywood seclusion boxes. Ultimately, 12 schools in the Sumner County School District were found to be using the boxes. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Transit agencies to receive ADA award Jul 24, 2009
Metro light rail and Valley Metro will jointly receive the 2009 ADA Liberty Progress Award from the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition on Friday at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix. The award is granted to a community organization or advocate that embraces the needs of Arizonans with disabilities. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Outreach program to target voters with disabilities Jul 24, 2009
Cohen said she would begin outreach for Columbia County by searching out disability advocacy agencies and working with the community. She ll also work with election inspectors and newly hired specialists. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Parents' task: Finding care for disabled kids Parents of teens with disabilities struggle to find summer care May 29, 2009
As soon as spring arrived, Collins started calling area day-care centers, disability advocacy groups and the department of social services. "I felt like I kept getting doors slammed in my face," she said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Applicants sought for local board Mar 27, 2009
The City of Madison is currently taking applications for positions available on the Madison City Disability Advocacy Board. The board will have nine members. (Madison County Record, AL)
A Conversation with Ms. Wheelchair ... Mar 4, 2009
The Ms. Wheelchair Texas pageant was an entire weekend, during which contestants were interviewed by judges and further questioned about our experience with disability advocacy, our professional development goals, and current issues. The event culminated with the actual pageant and crowning ceremony, during which each of us had to deliver our platform speech in turn, and then answer impromptu questions from the judges while up on stage. (Suite101.com)
