The Lancet:The health of deaf people: communication breakdown

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Andrew Alexander discusses how deaf people are often alienated from accessing the UK health-care system and what needs to be done to change this.

New ADA accessibility requirements took effect March 15

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For the first time in history public fitness centers, public swimming pools, recreational facilities, parks, golf and mini-golf courses, detention facilities and courtrooms, playrooms and amusement rides must adhere to the governments accessibility requirements. The rules also clarify issues that have come up in the 20 years regarding bathroom dimensions, reach ranges and accesible routes.

The Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies

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The Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies (CHPLDS)

National Disability Rights Network

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NDRN’s mission is to promote the integrity and capacity of

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Georgetown University

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The mission of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental

Institute on Human Development and Disability

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The Institute on Human Development and Disabililty (IHDD) has been

Acceptance

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Welcome new Ollibean writer, Amy Sequenzia! We know you're going

A D A Audio Conference Series

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The ADA Audio Conference Series provides in-depth information on the

Boy charts city’s disabled access

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Nathan was inspired to create his website after finding access

Medical Champion© Wiffle Ball Tournament August 10th and 11th

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With an innovative and fun twist on fundraising, event chairs

State Obligations | UNESCO

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Like all human rights, the right to education imposes three

Extreme Kids & Crew

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Extreme Kids & Crew is a parent-run non profit dedicated

A ‘Fountain’ of Kudos for First-Time Novelist Eliza Factor

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The Fort Greene resident is not only about to release

2012 Accessible Technology Webinar Series

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All sessions are free and scheduled for 2-3:30pm Eastern/1-2:30pm Central/12-1:30pm

P2PUSA::Parent to Parent USA

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Emotional & Informational support for families of children who have

Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

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A society where all people are valued and respected, and

UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations,

Douglas Biklen: “Begin by presuming competence”

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"Presuming competence is nothing less than a Hippocratic oath for educators. " Douglas Biklen

Ralph James Savarese | essayist, poet, scholar, and activist

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Ralph James Savarese is the author of Reasonable People: A

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