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The October Issue of DisabilityNation

Submitted by Larryw on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 20:53.
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photo of Jim Abbot in baseball uniform

Welcome to the October issue of DisabilityNation. This episode features news and interviews from the disability community. The October issue includes an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, a look at a video project called Many Faces, One Voice and we'll attempt to unravel some of the confusion relating to the ADA Amendments Act. Keep reading to learn more.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched the PITCH Campaign (Proving Individuals with Talent Can Help) to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities and to educate them about the talent people with disabilities can bring to their business. Former 10-year Major League veteran and Olympic Champion Jim Abbott is serving as the campaign spokesman.

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DisabilityNation - October 2008


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The October issue features interviews and news from the disability community. Tune in now.

Washington Post on ADA Restoration, And My Commentary

Submitted by ErikaJ on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 16:26.
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Interesting and disability-positive editorial from the The Washington Postthis week, although maybe I have become so accustomed to invisibility any coverage is like crumbs to a starving person

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