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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, September 14 – Friday, September 18

Posted on September 18, 2015 by bchaiken2014

Aquí puede leer este artículo en español. Human Interest: Models break barriers at New York Fashion Week (Disability Scoop) Rebekah Marine, a model who has a bionic prosthetic hand, is one of the models participating at this year’s New York … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, November 3 –Friday, November 7

Posted on November 7, 2014 by bchaiken2014

Policy: Justice Department monitoring disability access at polls (Disability Scoop) The US Department of Justice sent election monitors to polling places in 18 states Tuesday in an effort to ensure that voters, including those with disabilities, would not encounter barriers … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, April 21 – Friday, April 25

Posted on April 25, 2014 by bchaiken2014

Policy: UN: People with disabilities free to make own decisions (Disability Scoop) The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has issued new guidelines urging countries to recognize the importance of supported decision-making for people with disabilities. … Continue reading →

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