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Disabilities Rights Center sues NH over institutional care
CONCORD – The state’s leading group for those with disabilities launched a class action suit against Gov. John Lynch and the state Thursday for “needless institutionalization” of adults with serious mental illness. The lawsuit was filed by the Disabilities Rights Center and follows a finding last April by the federal Department of Justice investigation that the state was failing to place those ...
How Should Students With Disabilities Find the Right College?
More and more each year, colleges are adjusting to accommodate students with a diverse array of needs. However, students with learning or physical disabilities may have to do a little bit more research and browsing before finding the college that best suits their individual needs. Eric Bees of Chicago asks:
Abilities Expo, The Nation's Largest Event for People With Disabilities and Their Caregivers, is Coming to Atlanta on ...
ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than three thousand visitors--people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals--are expected to attend ...
New workforce program for Islanders with disabilities
A program is about to begin for Islanders with physical disabilities to help them get back into the workforce.
Love Story Sheds Light on How Society Treats People With Disabilities
Watch Video | Listen to the Audio JEFFREY BROWN: And finally tonight: a love story that sheds light on how society deals with the disabled. Judy Woodruff has our book conversation. JUDY WOODRUFF: There are more than 50 million Americans who have some sort of disability, according to the Census Bureau. They range from profound, needing a wheelchair or other assistance with daily activity, to less ...
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