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Thursday, May 27, 2004
Today's list includes 34 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
Jordan
Malaysia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

AUSTRALIA
# (Arts) Truly, madly, deeply moving
(Crime) Union angered by response to carer abuse
(Euthanasia) Sentence bolsters euthanasia supporters' hopes

JORDAN
(Families / Children) Parents of special needs' children to participate in rehabilitation process

MALAYSIA
# (Education / Contribution) Special teacher by The Star Wheelpower columnist Anthony Thanasayan

NEW ZEALAND
(Euthanasia) If the young have to go they deserve a good death

UNITED KINGDOM
England
(Achievement / Sports) Olympic torch for Atlantic rower -- Stuart Boreham is the only disabled man to row the Atlantic unaided
(Contribution / Employment) Rhian succeeds against all odds
# (Education - inclusive) Twin's peak achievement
Northern Ireland
(Health care) Doctor 'forgot' advice on teen; Tragic patient suffered seizures
Scotland
(Advocacy / Families)Parents take to streets against strikers
Wales
# (Education / Families) 'Schools failing our kids'

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UNITED STATES
# (Advocacy) A Win for the Disabled -- and Dignity (Tenn v Lane)by BusinessWeek assistive technology columnist Suzanne Robitaille
ODEP Release: Secretary Chao Selects "You’re Hired! Success Knows No Limitations!" as October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(Health care)HHS Announces New Collaborative Enrollment Initiative to Help Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Sign Up for Drug Discount Card

Colorado
# (Children / Families) Looking for a special kind of care -- child care for children with disabilities
(Crime) Girl With Cerebral Palsy Had Hair Set On Fire

Delaware
# (Education / Achievement) Hartly student enters new world

Hawaii
(Children / Families) Parents want psych unit to stay open

Illinois
# (Accessibility) Restrictions make seating for wheelchair users at Wrigley Field difficult by ABC7Chicago disabilities reporter Karen Meyer
# (Employment) DHS sponsors business workshop

Kentucky
# (Sports / Contribution) Female golfer with Down Syndrome contributes to high school team

Michigan
(Service animals) Life partners -- 13th Annual PawsAmerica Walk

Minnesota
(Abuse / Institutions - nursing homes) Concordia Care Center affiliated with troubled chain Star Tribune registration required - free
# (Education / Laws) Fatigued student sues to go to graduation

Mississippi
# (Health care / Community living) Gov. signs Medicaid bill into law amid protest
# (Health care / Community living) Newly signed Medicaid bill hits close to home

New Mexico
# (Children) Girl, 7, wins folklorico dance honors

Oregon
# (Families / Advocacy) A sister's challenging journey to Graduation Day
(Recreation) Free camping and day use for disabled veterans and military on Memorial Day

Tennessee
# (Accessibility / Laws) Editorial: A victory for disabled -- Tennessee v. Lane

Texas
(Awareness / Culture) Film festival highlights people with disabilities

Virginia
(Community living / Families) Thanks to legislators for their help for the disabled

Washington
(Health care / Families) Number of poor children without health insurance soars after state cuts

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