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Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Today's list includes 33 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
Canada
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

AUSTRALIA
(Misc) Meeting to hear disability care concerns

CANADA
(Misc) Martin, McGuinty link up on health

HONG KONG
# (Euthanasia) Quadriplegic sparks right to die debate in Hong Kong

INDIA
# (Education - special) Commentary - Persons with Disabilities in India: A Special Educator's Personal Perspective

IRELAND
(Families) Why I fear for my little girl's future

JAMAICA
(Misc) More benefits for the disabled

NEW ZEALAND
(Crime) Sydney abuse case ruling
(Transportation) Inquiry to look into transport for disabled

UNITED KINGDOM
England
(Crime) Vulnerable groups left in lurch over stolen minibus
# (Technology / Accessibility) Views sought on disability website
Scotland
(Health care) Staff launch campaign to stop hospital closure bid

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UNITED STATES
(Education) White House Fact Sheet: No Child Left Behind Is Making a Difference for America's Children
(Health care - not specific to disability) U.S. Uninsured Health Care Cost Put at $125 Billion

Arizona
# (Accessibility) Inclusive designs benefit everybody

California
(Culture) Make 'em laugh -- comedian Fred BurnsPress-Enterprise registration required -- free
(Recreation) Brain-damaged child's legacy of help

Colorado
(Children / Families) Regaining control; Teens can manage anger if they learn skills
(Children / Families) Associated disabilities: These disabilities can be associated with teen anger

Connecticut
(Arts) Art Therapy And The Quality Of Life Hartford Courant registration required - free

Florida
# (Advocacy / Laws) ‘Terri's Law’ Struck Down; Rights Groups Side With Parents
# (Community living / Families) Women's home goal of group
# (Criminal justice system) Lawyer plans to sue over jailed woman's death from asthma attack

Kansas
# (Community living) Computer, gifts help make teen's wait bearable

Massachusetts
(Health care) McLean Study Reveals Discrepancies in Care for Medicaid Recipients With 'Carve-Out' Insurance
# (Institutions) Lawyers slam state care of the retarded -- Fernald Developmental Center

New York
(Crime) "Mentally challenged" woman robbed and beaten

North Carolina
(Misc) Changes ahead for mental health

Ohio
# (Education - secondary) Near-fatal accident altered life, life's work

Pennsylvania
# (Awareness / Advocacy) Mental health march enters fifth year
(Health care - not specific to disabilities) Sen. Bob Dole Touts Medicare Drug Benefits in Pa.
(NIMBY -- Not-in-my-backyard) Editorial: Is prejudice alive in Haverford Township?
(Transportation) SEPTA funding woes at heart of hearing

Washington
# (Criminal justice system) Sex offender committed despite lack of conviction

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