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Monday, August 25, 2003
Today's list includes 31 items. Some sites may require registration.
Editor's picks -- those considered particularly interesting, newsworthy or well-written -- are noted by the number sign (#).

UNITED STATES
# (Advocacy) ADAPT: Free Our People March - 144 miles, "From the Liberty Bell to Capitol Hill"
(Employment) Service Agencies in Five States Selected by U.S. Labor Department for People with Disabilities Training/Technical Assistance Program
(Health & safety) Disaster Mitigation and Persons with Disabilities -- Webcast Wednesday, August 27

Arkansas
(Community living) State DHS Program Receives Award

California
# (Community living) Forgotten amid recall -- state forgot about Olmstead ruling

Illinois
(Community living) Lions Club builds ramp to help family
(Institutions) Ryan pal left out of construction budget -- money set aside for LDC

Indiana
(Crime) Defrauded agency still vulnerable
# (Death penalty) Hoosiers debate IQ and death penalty; 2 killers in 1 case given different sentences
(Institutions) State studies care at county homes

Kansas
(Community living) Funds don't clear SRS waiting list

Louisiana
(Criminal justice system) Prison: elderly inmates cost state up to $70,000 a year apiece -- many acquiring disabilities behind bars

Massachusetts
# (Education - segregated) Specialized students tax budget

New Jersey
# (Crime / Laws) One man's loss inspires legislation, generosity -- Ronnie Mich lost $1.2 million inheritance

New York
# (Arts / Advocacy) Deafness as Metaphor, Not Gimmick -- "Big River" musical incorporates sign languageNew York Times registration required

North Carolina
(Awareness) Occupational therapist's favorite place is friendly Hillsborough
# (Death penalty) Few N.C. death row inmates have learned about retardation appeals

Pennsylvania
(Crime) Crooks Steal Boy's Wheelchair

Washington
(Health & safety) Missing disabled teen found early Sunday

Washington, DC
(Advocacy) Registration Information for AAPD/NOW Forum

West Virginia
(Advocacy / Families) The Advocacy Project provides resources to disabled youth

INTERNATIONAL

Australia
(Advocacy / Laws) Let People Vote on Euthanasia, Aussie Advocate Argues -- (pro-euthanasia)
# (Laws / Families) Organ snatchers can't be touched

Bulgaria
# (Abuse / Institutions) Human rights activists demand change in treatment of mentally retarded in Bulgaria

England
(Community living / Families) Care staff spared
(Recreation - inclusive) Rowdy Bunch off for a quiet break
(Sports) Disabled player snookers the opposition

Ireland
(Advocacy) Finance Minister McCreevy urged to help disabled in budget

Malaysia
(Education / Laws) Learning: Education rights for autistic children
(Health & safety) Paralysed man, girl rescued from fire

Taiwan
# (Arts) Disabled artists shine with music

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