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What We’re Reading: February 24, 2020

February 24, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

We recognize the passing of B. Smith, learn how individuals with disabilities are learning about work opportunities in Texas, and learn about how our own Lex Frieden got his start in Disability advocacy, PLUS Let the good times roll as we celebrate Mardi Gras 2020!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Activism, aging, B. Smith, Best/Worst states for older Americans, Disability Mentoring Day, employment, Lex Frieden, Oklahoma, Self Help, Special Education, Utah

What We’re Reading: January 29, 2018

January 29, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

I’m proud to identify as disabled. I worry about the use of disability as a political strategy | STAT I was born with a hearing loss. I’ve struggled with mental illness my entire life. And since a spinal-cord injury four years ago, I’ve walked with a cane and brace. I’m proud to identify as disabled. [...]

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Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Issues, Housing, News, Support Communities, What We're Reading Tagged With: Activism, ADAPT, Anita Cameron, Dockless bicycles, Family leave, remt-a-bikes

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