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Thursday, March 18, 2004
Today's list includes 35 items. Some sites may require registration.
Editor's picks -- those considered particularly interesting, newsworthy or well-written -- are noted by the number sign (#).

Links are now listed alphabetically by country, then by state, province or territory.
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Malaysia
United Kingdom
United States

INTERNATIONAL
# (Technology / Accessibility) Apple unveils Spoken Interface for blind OS X users

MALAYSIA
(Crime) Driver held over pregnancy of retarded girl
# (Voting / Politics) Caring politicians by Malaysia Star Wheel Power columnist Anthony Thanasayan

UNITED KINGDOM
England
(Crime) Blind man in 'lawful' killing
(Criminal justice system) Mental health patient found dead
(Education / Advocacy) MP marches to save deaf college

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UNITED STATES
(Health care) U.S. Senate Democrats Seek Medicare Probe
# (Misc) The President's New Freedom Initiative for People with Disabilities: The 2004 Progress Report
(Technology) 'Smart' Feet, Sockets Lead the Way for Amputees

California
(Death penalty) Convicted killer's competence at issue in appeal -- psych said James Ary Jr.'s IQ measured between 45 and 59
# (Misc) Mixing Mental Health And Hollywood -- Dr. Phil McGraw

Colorado
(Crime) Caretaker charged in rape of developmentally disabled woman

Idaho
(Criminal justice system) Judge hopes court for mental health is helpful

Illinois
# (Contibution) Ms. Wheelchair Illinois shares her experiences by ABC7Chicago disabilities reporter Karen Meyer
(Families) Parents' oasis of care is closing Chicago Tribune registration required - free

Indiana
(Awareness/ Children) Event raises disability awareness
(Death penalty) Indiana man who shot Moulton boy gets 93 years -- judge said Jason Patrick's mental retardation spared him from death penalty

Louisiana
(Misc) State Library has valuable resources by Times-Picayune disability issues columnist Jane Pic

Maryland
(Criminal justice system) Civil suit in boy's murder can proceed

Massachusetts
# (Transportation / Advocacy) Disgruntled disabled activists want T's GM to feel their pain

Minnesota
# (Criminal justice system) Working together on mental health issues

New York
# (Education - inclusive) Special Ed needs overhaul, new school boss says
(Misc) BOCES program wins national award

Oklahoma
(Death penalty) Jury Says Death Row Inmate Not Retarded

Oregon
(Misc) Mental health workers hope senator's plea touched many

Pennsylvania
# (Contribution / Employment) Johnstown Resident Wins PIBH's Disabled Worker of the Year Award
(Sports) Wheelchair basketball players provide inspiration

South Carolina
(Misc) Disabilities commission concerned about early version of budget

Tennessee
(Criminal justice system) LaTonya Taylor's competency to be determined Monday

Texas
(Safety) Police need help finding man who vanished from hospital

Utah
(Crime) Abuser wasn't a bishop, LDS say

Washington
# (Institutions) Residents moved, first cottage to be closed -- Fircrest School

Wisconsin
(Education) North High preparing for revised day
(Health care) Aid for state Medicaid deficit in doubt
(Misc) Resolution eliminates noncounty patients at Mental Health Center

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