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What We’re Reading: March 26, 2018
As Trump targets immigrants, elderly and others brace to lose caregivers | Chicago Tribune The two women have been together since 2011, a 96-year-old originally from Italy and a Haitian immigrant who has helped her remain in her home - giving her showers, changing her clothes, taking her to her favorite parks and discount grocery stores.
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What We’re Reading: March 19, 2018
Access+Ability' exhibit showcases designs for, and by, those with disabilities | CNN Eye-catching objects designed for, and by, people with physical and other disabilities are the focus of the current "Access+Ability" exhibition in New York.
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What We’re Reading: March 12, 2018
How architecture can create dignity for all | Ted.com Link directly to the article and transcript above or watch the video below If architect and writer John Cary has his way, women will never need to stand in pointlessly long bathroom lines again.
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What We’re Reading: March 5, 2018
#DistheOscars | Twitter Did you enjoy watching the Oscars last night?
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What We’re Reading: February 26, 2018
Disability rights group threatens to sue Texas over voter registration | Houston Crhonicle Lawyers for a disability rights group are threatening to sue the state for failing to provide voter registration services to Texans with disabilities who obtain job training from state agencies, a violation of federal law, according to a letter sent Monday afternoon.
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What We’re Reading: February 12, 2018
Tiburon woman’s apps teach sign language, build disability awareness |Marinij.com When Valerie Carter’s daughter Grace came home from school — like any parent — Carter wanted to know how her day went.
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What We’re Reading: February 5, 2018
Teaching People With Intellectual Disabilities How To Protect Themselves From Assault | Spokane Public Radio Earlier this month, NPR aired a series of stories detailing sexual harassment of people with intellectual disabilities.
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What We’re Reading: January 29, 2018
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