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Friday, October 24, 2003
Today's list includes 42 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
(Bioethics - not specific to disabilities) HHS Awards $14 Million to Support Bioethics Research Center At Tuskegee University
# (Employment) Senate Workforce Resolution Passes; ANCOR Praises Feat on Behalf of Workers
(Health care) Dems Speak Out Against Medicare Proposal
(Voting - not specific to disabilities) Senate Adds Money to Improve Vote System

California
(Children / Sports) Soccer team lets disabled just be kids
(Education - special) Livermore schools modify special education program

Florida
(Crime) Convicted pedophile goes on trial for alleged fondling of autistic boy, 5
# (Employment - self) "Deal reached to push entrepreneurship" column by Allan Appel
# Schiavo Why Schiavo case is unusual
# Schiavo Victory in Florida Feeding Case Emboldens the Religious Right New York Times registration required - free
# Schiavo Jeb Bush known for his interventions

Hawaii
# (Sports) KIF compromise allows coach access

Idaho
(Misc) Development center in Fort Hall opens

Indiana
(Death penalty) Tommy Ray Pruitt acted oddly, family testifies; Mental condition warrants prison, defense urges
(Misc) State to develop mental health crisis plan

Iowa
# (Advocacy / Accessibility) Editorial: Wheelchair law not just for Bryce
# (Institutions / Crime) Editorial: Protect Iowa's elderly - not their abusers

Kansas
(Community living) State Audit report cites conflict of interest in agency for disabled

Kentucky
(Criminal justice system) Alleged mastermind in sheriff's murder competent to stand trial, judge rules

Louisiana
(Misc) Forum deals with state’s new human services plan

Maryland
# (Advocacy) Talk on self-advocacy slated at Arc offices in Ellicott City
# (Institutions / Criminal justice system) Suit requests hearings for Rosewood 'forensics'

Massachusetts
# (Arts) Meet the artists
(Education - special) State slashes funds for teaching severely disabled

Michigan
(Community living / Safety)2 Killed in Fire at Detroit Group Home
# (Sports) A perfect ending; Starting in the last regular-season game was a dream for a senior with Down syndrome

Nevada
(Crime) Teenagers allegedly preyed on elderly

North Carolina
# (Death penalty) Penalty depends on mental capacity -- Armando Ortez has IQ of 65

Ohio
(Crime) Worker Convicted Of Abusing Patient
(Misc) Dale-Roy School in need of an advance

Pennsylvania
(Institutions / Crime) Nursing home charged with felony neglect, involuntary manslaughter

Tennessee
(Health care) Mental health services expand

Texas
(Health care) El Paso County to sue state over Medicaid payouts

Vermont
(Health care) Medicaid changes endorsed
(Transportation) 'Greenie' riders all have a different story to tell

Washington
(Crime) Van Hijacked At Pike Place Market
(Employment) Nonprofit Northwest Center lands courthouse contract

Wisconsin
(Families) North Fond du Lac family helps others face challenges of autism

INTERNATIONAL

Australia
(Criminal justice system) 'Retarded' Folbigg jailed for 40 years

Canada
Ontario

# (Institutions / Crime) Seniors often drugged illegally, lawyers say

England
(Employment / Sports) Graeme makes history as football coach

Scotland
(Employment) BlindCraft workers vote to strike

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