Disabled World http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:20 PST en-us Senate Health Bill Raises Taxes on Families of Special Needs Children http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/tax-reform.php USA Disability News There is one group of FSA owners for whom this new cap will be particularly cruel and onerous: parents of special needs children. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:31 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/tax-reform.php $2.6 Billion to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs this Winter http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/energy-costs-winter.php USA Disability News HHS Provides More Than $2.6 Billion to States to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:06:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/energy-costs-winter.php Defense Department Officials Salute Severely Disabled Employees http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/severely-disabled-employees.php USA Disability News Senior Defense Department officials recognized the work and contributions made by disabled contract employees during a ceremony held at the Pentagon conference center yesterday. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:27:44 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/severely-disabled-employees.php AMA Disappointed Senate Failed Seniors, Baby Boomers and Military Families by Blocking S. 1776 http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ama-s-1776.php USA Disability News AMA Deeply Disappointed Senate Has Failed Seniors, Baby Boomers and Military Families by Blocking S. 1776. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:46:24 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ama-s-1776.php Disabled and Elderly California Residents Saved from Cut in Benefits http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/california-benefits-cut.php USA Disability News 130,000 disabled and elderly California residents breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday as a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against a measure that would have slashed their health benefits dramatically beginning as early as Nov 1st. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:41:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/california-benefits-cut.php Collegiate Inventors Competition Winners Announced http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/collegiate-inventors-winners.php USA Disability News A faster tool for cell programming and a new way of allowing quadriplegics to perform simple tasks have won grand prizes of the 2009 Collegiate Inventors Competition, a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame sponsored by the Abbott Fund, the non-profit foundation of the global health care company Abbott, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:17:14 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/collegiate-inventors-winners.php Crisis for Non-Profit Disabilities Services in Illinois http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/illinois-disabilities-crisis.php USA Disability News The state of Illinois is currently experiencing a financial crisis that is greatly affecting non-profit organizations that offer services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:35:43 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/illinois-disabilities-crisis.php Enable America Endorses Employment for People with Disabilities http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/enable-america-employment.php USA Disability News Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:21:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/enable-america-employment.php United States Mint Releases Braille Education Set http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/braille-education-set.php USA Disability News The National Federation of the Blind, the nation's leading advocate for Braille, is pleased to announce that the United States Mint released today the limited edition Braille Education Set. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:19:00 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/braille-education-set.php Arizona Disability Advocate to Receive Community Health Leaders Award http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/community-health-leaders-award.php USA Disability News Arizona disability advocate among 10 Americans to receive national award - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation presents 2009 Community Health Leaders Award to David Carey in recognition of his service to people with disabilities. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:23:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/community-health-leaders-award.php Helen Keller's Statue Will Stand as a Testament to Her Strength http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/helen-keller-statue.php USA Disability News Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders spoke at a ceremony this morning in the Capitol Rotunda to unveil a statue of Helen Keller. The statue will become part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is comprised of two statues from each state to honor notable men and women. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:53:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/helen-keller-statue.php Martha Stewart Empire Sued After Terminating Disabled Employee http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/martha-stewart.php USA Disability News Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. allegedly violated federal, state, and city laws when it fired an employee who became disabled after a motor vehicle accident, according to the law firm Outten & Golden LLP. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:48:55 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/martha-stewart.php Win a Buddy 50 Scooter at Colorado Arc Thrift Stores http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/buddy-50-scooter.php USA Disability News During the entire month of October, participants can enter-to-win one of four fuel-efficient "Buddy 50" scooters by visiting any of the 19 Arc Thrift Store locations throughout Metro Denver, Northern and Southern Colorado, or by entering online. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:39:23 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/buddy-50-scooter.php Obama Announces New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Awareness Month http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/obama-employment-initiatives.php USA Disability News President Obama announced that his Administration is taking several steps to ensure that there is fair and equal access to employment for all Americans, particularly the 54 million people in this country living with disabilities. The announcement comes during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:37:00 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/obama-employment-initiatives.php National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin - September 2009 http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ncd-september-2009-php.php USA Disability News National Council on Disability's monthly bulletin for September 2009. This report focuses the nation's attention on the health care disparities experienced by people with disabilities, and provides information and recommendations that can help to eliminate health care inequities for people with disabilities. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ncd-september-2009-php.php 59% Support Massachusetts Health Reform Law http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/massachusetts-health-reform.php USA Disability News A new poll by the Harvard School of Public Health and The Boston Globe finds 59% of Massachusetts residents who are aware of the state's health reform legislation, which was enacted in 2006, support it. A little more than one in four oppose it (28%), and 13% are not sure. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:51:43 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/massachusetts-health-reform.php Schwarzenegger Honors Mother-In-Law While Cutting Vital Services http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/schwarzenegger-services.php USA Disability News Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities spoke out against the Governor on Friday in response to statements he made in an LA Times story that ran earlier that morning and further comments he made on Twitter. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:42:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/schwarzenegger-services.php $650 Million Recovery Act Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/recovery-act-wellness-initiative.php USA Disability News Creating ways for healthful lifestyle habits to be the natural first choice for Americans is the goal of a $650 million initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, decrease obesity, and decrease smoking in U.S. communities. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:14:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/recovery-act-wellness-initiative.php Study Aims to Prevent Firefighter Injuries http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/firefighter-injuries.php USA Disability News A collaborative research study with the University of Waterloo, the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Athletes' Performance, and the Pensacola Fire Department began in April to collect biomechanical data that may identify the potential for injury and help reduce the probability. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:24:35 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/firefighter-injuries.php National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin - August 2009 http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ncd-august-2009.php USA Disability News National Council on Disability's monthly bulletin for August 2009. The Bulletin brings you the latest issues and news affecting people with disabilities. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:05:21 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/ncd-august-2009.php