Weekly News (February 7 - February 11)

New Effort Launched to Help Veterans with Disabilities Live Independently at Home (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Jan. 7, 2011)
There’s a new effort to help veterans stay out of nursing homes and live independently at home.

Group creates lifelong networks for people with disabilities (The Record, Jan. 28, 2011)
There are local organizations that help families build a caring community around a family member with a disability. They meet regularly to discuss any issues and help the family plan for the future.

Feds Reach Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement With H&R Block (Consumer Affairs, Feb. 1, 2011)
The DOJ has reached a settlement with H&R Block. The settlement requires H&R Block to provide sign language for people who can’t hear.

Mayoral election to impact city’s disabled community (ABC News, Feb. 6, 2011)
Twenty percent of people in Chicago have a disability.  As the mayoral election draws near, people with disabilities could have an impact.

More disabled travelers complaining about airlines (The Seattle Times, Feb. 4, 2011)
More and more people with disabilities are complaining that airlines are violating their rights.