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DFN E-News: Vol. 3, No. 2

Calendar Up Front: New Format for DFN E-News DFN Calendar Disability and Philanthropic Events Up Front: New Format for DFN E-News After a three-month hiatus, DFN E-News is returning in a new format. Beginning this month, we will send E-News information more frequently and in smaller segments. This issue contains calendar items. The next issue,…

DFN E-News: Vol. 3, No. 3

Resources, Applications and Employment Opportunities Books, Reports and Articles Urban Institute Releases Study on Foundation Practices and Attitudes Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities World Institute on Disability Launches EQUITY Newsletter Disability Rights Promotion International Launches New Web Site Talk Radio Show: Disability Matters Comprehensive Study of Web Site Accessibility Disability Benefits 101 Web…

DFN E-News: Vol. 3, No. 1

Contents Disability in the News Susan M. Daniels to Receive the 2003 Henry B. Betts Award Class Action Lawsuit Settled in San Francisco NCD Census Bureau Data Report Sparks Associated Press Story NY Times Runs Opinion Piece on “Access to Justice” in Tennessee v. Lane and Jones Highlights on People and Organizations American Express Named…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 7

Contents Disability in the News HHS Announces Long-Term Care Grants National Inclusive Schools Week Lex Frieden Moderates United Nations Panel Supreme Court Rules on ADA Employment Case Federal Officials Announce Interagency Plan to Address Autism NOD Posts Links to Presidential Candidates’ Web Sites Advocate’s Work with Deaf Victims of Abuse Honored with $100,000 Grant Books,…

DFN E-News: Special Edition

Contents For readers who are not on the Justice for All (JFA) or National Council on Disability (NCD) listservs, this update from the National Council on Disability [see NCD Bulletin, November 2003, at www.ncd.gov/newsroom/bulletins/b1103.html], reposted by JFA, is a very helpful summary of the status of prominent disability-related issues pending before Congress. Congressional Update The…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 6

Contents Disability in the News Free Our People March and Rally President Bush Changes Name of Mental Health Advisory Committee Technology for All Americans HalfthePlanet Foundation and The ARC Launch TheDesk.info NOD Harris Poll Disability and Latino Conference Highlights on People and Organizations With Equity and Assets for All (WEAFA) The California Endowment Announces Election…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 5

Contents Special Announcement DFN Grantseekers’ Guide Available Disability in the News U.N. Approves Disability Rights Convention Air Travel Update Journey of Hope Presented by Saturn Kicks Off New York State Receives Federal Approval to Extend Medicaid Benefits to Working People with Disabilities House, Senate Approve Homebound Demonstration Amendment Some Employers Firing Workers with Disabilities in…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 4

Contents Disability in the News National Disability Coalition Opposes House Version of IDEA Bill (HR 1350) Senate Confirms Sutton in Spite of Opposition by Disability Community New York Medicaid Buy-In Program for People with Disabilities Will Start in July University of Pennsylvania Receives $1 Million for Students with Disabilities ERIC Clearinghouse on the Chopping Block…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 3

Contents DFN News Strong Showing for DFN at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference New Board Chair Inducted at Annual Meeting New Ticket-to-Work Grant from The California Endowment DFN Member Activities First California Legislative Briefing on Girls and Young Women with Disabilities Lawsuit Challenges Closure of Rancho Vision Loss in the 21st Century: Conference Report…

DFN E-News: Vol. 2, No. 2

Contents DFN News DFN at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference Emergency Preparedness Project Disability Grantseekers’ Guide to Foundation and Corporate Funding Disability in the News New York Times Magazine Features Disability Rights Article on Assisted Suicide and Eugenics HHS Approves Alabama Disability Program Parental Challenges in Accessing Free Appropriate Public Education Bush Administration Pledges…

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