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Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Today's list includes 33 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
# (Accessibility / Laws) Supreme Court to Review Americans with Disabilities Act; Ruling Could Shield States from Anti-Discrimination Suits
# (Advocacy / Laws) Disability Rights -- interview with Tony Coelho on NPR radio Audio clip
(Bioethics) Down Syndrome Test Prompts Ethical Concerns
(Crime) Medicare Stung by Wheelchair Scam
(Health care / Community living) Community Leaders Identify Mental Health System as One of Most Overburdened Community Resources
(Technology) Lack of Mac screen reader bad for Apple
# (Veterans) Heroes or Lepers? America’s dress-up president won’t go near the wounded. But Cher will
# (Veterans) Opinion: What most Americans didn't get to see on Veterans Day
# (Veterans) Many servicemen paralyzed in Iraq; Handicapped join ranks of veterans

California
# (Advocacy) O.C. Girl's Revival Proves Doctors Dead Wrong
# (Eugenics) Eugenics and the Nazis -- the California connection by Edwin Black
# (Education - inclusive) A New Credit for 'Just Shoot Me' Star -- actress' son attends inclusive school NY Times registration required - free

Connecticut
(Health care) State to recoup drug costs from estates of elderly, disabled

Florida
(Children / Sports) Special athlete; Autism doesn't stop phillips
# (Schiavo) Opinion: Schiavo portrayal incomplete

Kansas
# (Community living) A conflict of interest? -- flaw in state law keeps the state from efficiently funding services
(Crime) Dad's confession admissible in slaying

Maine
# (Advocacy) Disability Rights Center encourages participation in public forums

Massachusetts
# (Advocacy / Transportation) Riders speak out against MBTA handicapped service
(Education) Educating Hunter, a Child of Autism New York Times registration required - free

Michigan
# (Contribution / Employment) Rochester Hills limb-maker prospers

Minnesota
(Crime) Federal charge dropped against fugitive couple Star Tribune registration required - free
(Education - special) "Special Education" column by Daniel J. Vance

Missouri
(Transportation) Missouri firm gets Medicaid contract

New York
# (Education - inclusive) Very Special Ed New York Times registration required - free

Pennsylvania
# (Eugenics) Eugenics and new ethical issues

Tennessee
(Crime) Legislature considering stiffer penalties for elder abuse, scams

Texas
(Criminal justice system) Surprise ending to lurid trial -- attorneys say Robert Durst has autism

Vermont
# (Euthanasia - not specific to disability) Vt.’s doctors vote on assisted suicide
(Education / Laws) Student expelled from dorm over antigay comments -- parents say he has learning disabilities

Virginia
(Children) Mary's Family is one year old

Washington, DC
(Community living) A Chance at Independence Washington Post registration required - free

Wisconsin
(Laws) Handicapped tags penalty may increase

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