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Thursday, December 18, 2003
Today's list includes 27 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

California
# (Accessibility / Laws) Ally of Disabled Sparks Big Fight in Small Town Los Angeles Times registration required - free
# (Education - secondary) Blind and deaf, she finds way to her degree
# (Institutions / Abuse) Porterville Developmental Center gets $25,000 citation after resident's restraint death

Connecticut
# (Employment - sheltered workshops) State Agency A Poor Advocate For The Blind

Florida
(Community living) Can state's spare gold pull needy from cold?
(Misc) Mental health insurance parity long overdue

Idaho
(Housing - segregated) Construction of Independence Hill community to begin in May

Illinois
(Accessibility / Fashion) Fashionably functional clothing line helps those who lack mobility
(Accessibility) Dusable Museum accommodates people with different abilities column by Karen Meyer
(Sports / Recreation) Train to End Stroke marathons attracting wide array of runners

Maryland
(Death penalty) Murder trial hinges on competency ruling -- Anthony Quentin Kelly scored 67 on IQ tests

Nebraska
(Education - special / Laws) Homophobic Harassment Led Teen To Suicide Attempt Federal Suit Says -- Student has disabilities

New York
# (Community living / NIMBY) Whitelaw Street Residents Pack CB 10 To Fight Group Home

North Carolina
(Death penalty) Killer led troubled life, jury is told -- Terence Rodricus Elliott
(Death penalty) Terence Rodricus Elliott deliberations continue -- defense asked the jury to consider 77 IQ
(Safety) Electric wheelchair catches fire, kills occupant

Ohio
(Misc) Butler County voters to see March mental health levy

Tennessee
# (Education - special) Classes seek to help special ed students graduate -- No Child Left Behind testing

Texas
(Death penalty) Prosecutors not convinced killer retarded -- Robert Smith
# (Employment / Advocacy) Advocate or Opponent Former employee sues disability rights group for alleged failure to accommodate

Virginia
(Awareness / Education) This teacher's hands talk

Washington
(Institutions) Fircrest closure would put vulnerable lives at risk (pro-institution perspective)

INTERNATIONAL

Canada
Ontario
(Education) Students failing Grade 10 literacy test can’t graduate without it
(Sports) Vanessa fights her way back; Epilepsy, tumour can't stop resolute Cedarbrae teen

England
(Children) School discriminated against disabled pupil

India
(Criminal justice system) Three rich boys burgle actress’ flat

Tanzania
(Misc) East African Projects Win World Bank Grants -- study finds HIV/AIDS is high in deaf population

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