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Thursday, May 29, 2003
Today's list includes 63 items. Editor's picks are noted by the number sign (#). Some sites may require registration.

(Eugenics) James Watson Wants to Build a Better Human

UNITED STATES
(Advocacy) AAPD's Andrew J. Imparato Praises Republicans
(Institutions) Gannett News Service Special Report: "Rating America's Nursing Homes"
Health and Human Services Press Release: Department To Support Aging and Disability Resource Centers for Long-Term Care
TheDesk.info Launches in 11 States for People with Disabilities

California
(Community living) ARC clients and staff protest state budget cuts
(Criminal justice system) Accused laundry mom's hearing postponed
"Wheely Willie"; Injured Chihuahua serves as inspiration to disabled youngsters
(Service animals) Pet Rottweiler's ashes stolen

Connecticut
(Awareness) Students learn realities of life in a wheelchair

Florida
(Community living) Opinion: A give-up budget
(Families) Baby Sabrina set for surgery

Illinois
(Community living) Budget taking shape
(Death penalty) Illinois Senate sends sweeping death penalty reform to governor

Indiana
# (Self-determination / Housing) Local man sees dream come true

Iowa
(Community living) Are nursing homes really the best solution?
# (Education) Student named state's top 'Buddy'

Kansas
(Crime) Lawrence Responds To Attack On Disabled Teen

Louisiana
# (Education - special) Chalmette student earns a big honor
(Death penalty) Death penalty bill advances
(Institutions) Fortified with new federal aid, budget advances to House; restores funding for institutions

Maryland
(Technology / Education) Reading with a special touch
(Education - inclusion) Bulls' buddy system works like 'charm'

Massachusetts
(Employment) Accent lauded for work with disabled adults
(Employment) Welcome to Wal-Mart

Michigan
(Advocacy) Romanian wheelchairs through Pontiac
Leaders smooth wrinkle in human services bill

Nevada
(Abuse / Transportation) Ex-CAT driver sentenced in assault on bus
(Death penalty) Nevada lawmakers OK more death penalty reforms

New Hampshire
(Community living) Budget cuts amended Finance committee backs restoring some program aid

New Jersey
(Criminal justice system / Families) Family members: State has failed disabled arson suspect
(Education - inclusion) UFRSD assembles team to look for school site

New York
(Death penalty) Two convicted in Binghamtom murder face possible death penalty
(Education - special) School Officials, Parents Rally To Protest Cuts To District 24

North Carolina
(Abuse) Duke Hospital problems are cited
# (Advocacy / Laws) Left-on-red bill stumbles in same committee that approved it
(Advocacy / Laws) Rights before lawsuits
# (Achievement / Participation) YMCA fitness trainer works to get abled and disabled exercising

Ohio
(Crime) MRDD Settles suit alleging racial bias

Oklahoma
(Criminal justice system) Police arrest teen in wheelchair

Pennsylvania
(Achievement) Chamber honors young achievers
(Awareness) Beating barriers; Able-bodied get firsthand view of challenges facing disabled

Tennessee
(Death penalty) Captain D's Murder Case Update -- Latonya Taylor
(Death penalty) Jurors set to weigh penalty in bank death -- Terance Johnson Jr.
(Institutions) State's nursing homes No. 12 in violations

Texas
(Education / Accessibility) Texas Tech medical student sues national examining board
(Families / Laws) Department of Homeland Security Immigration Delays Sparks Texas Lawsuit
(Institutions) Bill not to include state hospital closure
(Institutions) Rusk Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief; RSH to Stay Open

Virginia
(Death penalty) Execution Stay Challenged -- Percey Lavar Walton
(Education) Disabled by Paperwork? Education Week registration required
(Families) Roanoke Woman Appears on Montel Williams; Baby Has Down Syndrome
(Institutions) Tri-City localities united against location of sexual predators program at SVTC
(Transportation) 'Train dash' at Amtrak station tests athleticism

Wisconsin
(Arts / Achievement) Art gives voice to student suffering from Parkinson’s disease
(Community living) Social service agencies face painful choices
Committee approves 7% increase in health care funding

INTERNATIONAL

England
(Arts) Centre's adults help kids get animated
(Education - special) Ex-pupils are invited to go back to school
(Laws) MS sufferer angry at fight over parking

India
(Advocacy) Rs 100 cr fund set up for disabled

Ireland
(Institutions) Crisis-hit nursing home using petty cash for supplies Irish Examiner registration required

Scotland
(Education) Opinion - Strike victims nurses 'forgot'

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