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Monday, April 19, 2004
Today's list includes 49 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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Bosnia & Herzegovina
Canada
Jordan
Malaysia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
# (War) New report on Landmine Victim Assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina
# (War) Landmine Victim Assistance In Bosnia & Herzegovina requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

CANADA
Ontario
(Families) Finally, a book to help parents of disabled by Toronto Star disability issues columnist Helen Henderson

JORDAN
(Misc) Queen Rania opens IT centre at Al Hussein Society, visits school in Wadi Al Seer

MALAYSIA
# (Service animals) Wonderful individuals By The Star Wheelchair Power columnist Anthony Thanasayan

NEW ZEALAND
(Crime) Have you seen this man?

UNITED KINGDOM
(Crime) 'Half a million' elderly abused
(Technology / Accessibility) Macs get their voices back by BBC News Online disability affairs reporter Geoff Adams-Spink
England
# (Laws) Police investigate abortion of foetus with 'cleft palate' -- Reverend Joanna Jepson
# (Laws) Police inquiry into late abortion -- Reverend Joanna Jepson
(Sports) Mendoza wins on debut
Northern Ireland
(Advocacy / Community living) University to raise awareness of community issues
(Transportation) Community transport groups get mini boost
Scotland
(Education - inclusion) Teachers' warning on special needs

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UNITED STATES
(Criminal justice system) Study Suspects Thousands of False Convictions New York Times registration required -- free

California
(Misc) County leaders tackle mental health issues

Colorado
(Crime) Five years later, Columbine scars remain
# (Criminal justice system) Case could spur reform -- Paul Childs III case
# (Criminal justice system) Key figures in the case -- Paul Childs III case
# (Criminal justice system) Officers feel pinch of decision -- Paul Childs III case
# (Criminal justice system) Family hopes for deal -- Paul Childs III case

Florida
(Community living) Program brings care to homes of elderly
(Sports / Achievement) `It's called survival' -- Boston Marathoner Renzo Martinez

Illinois
# (Advocacy) The will to fight, the spirit to win
(Misc) State's plan could strain non-profit agencies

Indiana
# (Education) Man with Down syndrome has passion for lifelong learning

Kentucky
(Education - special) Terri Cox-Cruey

Louisiana
(Health care) Aging and disabled are new group's focus by Times Picayune disability issues columnist Jane Pic

Maryland
(Awareness) Annapolis Center for Science-Based Public Policy to Release Latest Report, 'AUTISM: The Myths and the Realities'
(Education - special) Autism pioneer looked for children's strengths

Massachusetts
(Awareness / Children) Runner powered by Shining Stars
(Sports) Course and world record shattered in men's wheelchair division

Michigan
(Families / Education - special) Parents organize here
(Misc) Mental health care not working

Nebraska
(Misc) Conference grows beyond original geography, topics

New Mexico
(Employment) SBA looking for award nominees -- honors businesses that expand job opportunities for people with disabilities

New York
(Awareness) Autism impedes interaction
(Awareness) 'Rain Man' shines
(Crime) Medicare Fraud Mystery Ends in N.Y.

North Carolina
(Awareness / Families) Family hopes to bring attention to autism
(Death penalty) Convicted killer fights sentence -- hearing to determine if Kenneth Rouse is "legally retarded"
(Education - segregated) Filling Special Needs; School in southern Winston-Salem brings success to students with learning disabilities

Ohio
(Awareness / Children) Just like everyone else: LaCroft parents help their autistic child succeed
(Community living / Advocacy) Disabled woman honored for role-model lifestyle

Tennessee
# (Awareness / Advocacy) Autistic children need love, understanding Knoxville News-Sentinel registration required - free

Texas
(Congregations) Welcoming is key to special-needs ministry

Washington
(Misc) Mentally ill seek equal coverage

West Virginia
(Education - special / Laws) Voices of Reason?

Wisconsin
# (Technology / Communication) Computer gift helps autistic boy break out of shell

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