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Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Today's list includes 41 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 listed alphabetically by country, then by state, province or territory.
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Australia
Belgium
Canada
India
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

AUSTRALIA
(Children) Father says daughter 'Locked out in the cold'
# (Contribution) Young Achiever of the Year
(Crime) Family waits in agony

BELGIUM
(Eugenics / Bioethics) Genetic testing: Experts warn of potential social discrimination

CANADA
Ontario
(Children) Autism aid cap stays at age 6

INDIA
# (Advocacy / Community living) Opinion: Disabled people in India are demanding the right to belong
(Education - segregated) A special school for special children
# (Voting / Accessibility) Disabled people demand better voting system

NEW ZEALAND
(Families / Community living) Disabled teens win ACC case

UNITED KINGDOM
England
(Accessibility) Market hall disabled scheme axed
# (Accessibility / Transportation) Man outraged at station access
(Misc) Town's learning disability service leads the way
Northern Ireland
(Misc) Vital brain injury unit wins cash reprieve

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UNITED STATES
# (Advocacy / Laws) American Bar Association: Paul G. Hearne Disability Rights Award--Call for Nominations, Deadline Extension--April 15
# (Education / Employment) New HEATH Initiative on Intellectual Disabilities
(Education) More Changes Made To 'No Child Left Behind' Rules Washington Post registration required - free
(Employment) Depression Sufferers Fear Stigma At Work
# (Employment) Labor Department Offers Database of Qualified College Students with Disabilities Who Seek Jobs
(Health care) JFA Action Alert -- Contact CMS about Wheelchair Policy
(Misc) A year later, soldiers still live with effects of Iraq accident

Alaska
# (Education / Accessibility) High school graduation test faces legislative review

California
(Community living / Contribution) Pleasanton officials honor residents of character
# (Sports - inclusive) Challenges? What challenges?

Colorado
# (Contribution) Woman inspires others at Relay
(Technology) Joyful noise; Startup peddles tiny technology

Connecticut
(Housing) Fund looks to boost affordable housing

Illinois
(Misc) Group targets mental health of county's poorest residents
(Recreation) Wild about turkeys

Kansas
(Technology) A Survey of Technology Use

Maine
(Health care) Families bemoan patient care

Maryland
# (Accessibility / Laws) U.S. Justice Dept. reaches agreement with Maryland Juvenile Services to assure appropriate communication
(Transportation / Accessibility) Ride gets a shade smoother -- Maryland Transit Authority

Michigan
(Education - secondary) Student takes different path to university
# (Recreation / Safety) Karate changes everything; Woman with disabilities finds new confidence

Minnesota
# (Congregations / Accessibility) Disability friendly worship by Disabilities columnist Daniel J. Vance

Nebraska
(Community living) Mental health plan has ambitious goals

Ohio
(Community living) Elderly wait for help; Butler program can't serve all who sign up

Pennsylvania
(Misc) Helping ex-student led man to volunteer

Utah
(Education - segregated) Walker defends special-needs bill veto

Washington
# (Awareness / Contribution) Puppets for compassion
# (Employment) Register for April 27 eSight Phone Conference: "Off-beat Solutions for Breaking Stubborn Employment Barriers" -- Free

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