http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 23 May 2012 19:19:51 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/thriving.php Political Editorials The job of the President, according to Mr. Obama, is in part to ensure that everyone has an equal chance in America. He is absolutely correct. Each and every single person in this nation deserves the opportunity to achieve their best and thrive. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:20:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/thriving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ssdi-disability.php Political Editorials The month of April, 2012 found some interesting statistics being released. For example; in April the number of workers decreased by around 340,000 people - finding the unemployment rate at 8.1%. The reason this is relevant to People with Disabilities is because during the same month greater than 255,000 of those workers applied for Social Security disability benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), almost 90,000 of them were enrolled. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:51:42 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ssdi-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/leadership.php Political Editorials America has very serious, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities-violating issues. I could tell you that election years are the only time when I stop and ponder the potential for America's elected leadership to consider spending even a tithe of the massive military budget on the rather serious social concerns of people with disabilities. Unfortunately doing so would amount to a lie; I think about these issues on a regular basis. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:41:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/leadership.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-efforts.php Political Editorials The Olmstead case found the Court holding that unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities constitutes a form of unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:10:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-efforts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/presidency.php Political Editorials Lee Abramson has announced that he is an independent candidate for the Presidential election in 2012. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:34:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/presidency.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/fund.php Political Editorials Before Congress passed a budget deal in early August 2011, President Obama expressed concern in a televised speech that the federal government would be unable to pay Social Security benefits without a long-term agreement on the budget. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:42:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/fund.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dignity.php Political Editorials Dignity for Disability is an Australian political party for people who believe in a fair go for everyone. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:29:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dignity.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-reforms.php Political Editorials Governments in certain places around the world are attempting to, reform, their disability support programs in order to save money during financial strife. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:16:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-reforms.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/oil-depletion.php Political Editorials Peak Oil & Public Health: Political Common Ground? Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:47:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/oil-depletion.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/threatening.php Political Editorials Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, has made certain statements recently that are profoundly anti-disability and anti-senior. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:09:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/threatening.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disability-vote.php Political Editorials People with Disabilities as a minority are greatly affected by public policy. The services we rely on and receive are all the result of public policy. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:30:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disability-vote.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/military-gay.php Political Editorials The Push for Honorable Discharge Status for Those Expelled Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:06:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/military-gay.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-shutdowns.php Political Editorials People receiving Social Security benefits are likely to continue receiving them if a shutdown occurs. But, shortcomings in the SSA's funding and issues with the federal budget may signal trouble. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:02:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-shutdowns.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/housing-job-cuts.php Political Editorials Legislation scheduled to pass Congress this week seriously undermines the only federally funded jobs and housing programs specifically targeted for America's low-income seniors. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:52:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/housing-job-cuts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/budget-efforts.php Political Editorials President Obama today stated that Social Security's retirement program is not in crisis. America is facing an incredible number of baby-boomers who will retire over the next decade or so. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:19:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/budget-efforts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/program-costs.php Political Editorials The budget debate in America is going nowhere fast, with the President accusing both Democrats and Republicans of behaving in a less-than-adult manner in their approach to passing a budget. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:20:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/program-costs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-social-security.php Political Editorials U.S. News ran a recent article wishing a happy 75th birthday to the Social Security program, drawing parallels between the eroding economy of 1935 and the present. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:09:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-social-security.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/death-taxes.php Political Editorials Just as Congress was adjourning to campaign for reelection, the U.S. Senate voted to pay Senator Byrd's family a $193,400 Death Bonus. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:29:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/death-taxes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/anna-little-congress.php Political Editorials At a press conference at Anna Little for Congress headquarters, Sarah Jane Donohue announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:30:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/anna-little-congress.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/9-11-victims.php Political Editorials Hoffa: We Must Show We Understand the Value of Their Sacrifice. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:53:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/9-11-victims.php