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What We’re Reading: April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021 by Claudia Paoletto

This week, COVID Vaccine opens up for the majority of American, a discussion of how Long Haulers will join the #DisCo, Ali Stroker’s new kids book on disability, mentorship for girls AND the Biden admin announces a nomination for the Office of Disability Employment Policy in What We’re Reading!

Filed Under: News, What We're Reading Tagged With: abuse of children with disabilities, Ali Stroker, Area agency on aging, Biden admin, COVID-19 vaccine, Disability Abortions, EmpowHer, Long Haul COVID, ODEP, Stamfrd, Taryn Williams, Teen Vogue

What We’re Reading: June 10, 2019

June 10, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What does it mean when you break barriers to win an award, but there is no means for you to get onstage. disability advocates have bittersweet feelings about Ali Stroker’s Tony win.

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Events, Health Insurance, Hospice, Housing, Legislation & Policy, News, Social Activity, Technology, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: 19th Amendment, 2019 Tony Awards, Accessible Pride, Ali Stroker, ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Andy Arias, Bushwick Bill, CDC, Disability Rights California, falls, Geto Boys, Liz Weintraub, Pfizer, pnemonia vacine, school shootings, Section 14c, students with disabilities, subminimum wage, Suffrage, women's movement

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