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From persons who are newly disabled to those born with a disability; our Informative Articles, News Stories, and Disability Community provide you with information, help and assistance. You can also find a number of editorial views and opinions presented by a variety of well known authors and Disability Activists in our new Disability Blogs area. What is a Disability? Disability is difficult to define and is no longer considered to be a characteristic defined simply by a medical condition alone. 'Disability,' is an umbrella term which encompasses a range of situations. The group often identified as, 'People with Disabilities,' is quite heterogenerous as individuals vary in their basic functional abilities and adaptation methods. They face different types of barriers to participation in school, work, as well as social activities.
Recent Health and Disability News and Articles
Persons with Disabilities and Entrepreneurship
The United States Census Department states that twice as many persons with disabilities are starting their own businesses as people who are nondisabled; something that does not surprise me one single bit. When you do not find the accommodations you need among employers - make your own.
Drexel Universities offers New Veterans a Free Degree!
The news I read related to Drexel University's GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program was nearly beyond belief - they are offering a tuition scholarship benefiting veterans who have served since the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001! Not only will veterans who are eligible have the ability to take courses at Drexel and receive a degree without paying any fees or tuition, they will get a living stipend of around $1,700 a month while they do so.
Frank Ricci - Champion For Persons with Dyslexia
Commentary concerning the overturn of Sonya Sotomayor's case related to the Firefighters and Frank Ricci, Champion for Persons with Dyslexia. The news media has recently presented the story of Ricci vs. DeStefano, a case involving Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonya Sotomayor, which raised some questions involving racial justice and persons with learning disabilities.
Understanding Disability: Inclusion, Access, Diversity, and Civil Rights
This long-overdue book is exactly what is needed for an introductory course in disability studies. The text is well researched and readable, and even has an international perspective. It is also instructive for those who may have doubts about the academic legitimacy of disability studies and its focus on inter-disciplinarity.
Turning on Learning: Approaches for Multicultural Teaching Plans for Race, Class, Gender and Disability
Put multicultural theory into practice. Theories about diversity don't mean anything until you actually put them into practice. Now with Grant and Sleeter's Fourth Edition of Turning on Learning, you'll learn how to apply the principles of multicultural education in your classroom.
Raymond's Room: Ending the Segregation of People With Disabilities
DiLeo encourages a society of more independent living and working choices to enrich the lives of the disabled. Professionals resistant to change may argue they are providing a service that no one wants to do... DiLeo exposes the true face behind the altruistic mask of governmental agencies.
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