Weekly News (January 24 - January 28)

CDC In The Dark About Health Of Americans With Disabilities (Disability Scoop, Jan. 14, 2011)
In a new report, the CDC said too little is known about the health-related experiences of Americans with disabilities.

Travelocity makes website accessible to blind (BizReport, Jan. 18, 2011)
Travelocity has committed to making its website fully accessible to people who are blind. The changes take effect July 1st.

Technology Improves Seniors Ability to Live Independently (Emax Health, Jan. 18, 2011)
Read about new technologies that help seniors live independently longer…

Americans With Disabilities Use Internet Less, Survey Indicates (Pew Internet, Jan. 21, 2011)
According to new study by Pew, people with disabilities use the Internet less than people without disabilities.

Related article: For the disabled, just getting online is a struggle

Feud Over Best Setting for the Disabled (The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 24, 2011)
The Justice Department is suing an Arkansas company over its housing for people with disabilities, claiming the residents aren’t allowed to move around as much as they should. The suit is stirring the debate over housing for people with disabilities in big institutions versus small group homes.

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