INCLUSION DAILY EXPRESS -- Below The Fold: July 21, 2004

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Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Today's list includes 38 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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International
Australia
Ireland
New Zealand
South Korea
United Kingdom
United States

INTERNATIONAL
# (Euthanasia) Update: International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

AUSTRALIA
(Bioethics) Controversial philosopher questions PM's ethics -- Professor Peter Singer
(Criminal justice system) Rapist avoids jail due to Asperger's

IRELAND
# (Accessibility / Transportation) Disability groups want 20% of taxis wheelchair accessible

NEW ZEALAND
(Criminal justice system) Sex offender 'freed' to jail

SOUTH KOREA
(Criminal justice system) Epilepsy sufferer admits killing 19
(Criminal justice system) Suspect confesses to more murders

UNITED KINGDOM
England
(Crime) Disabled woman strangled at home

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UNITED STATES
# (Crime / Criminal justice system) The Arc alert: Urge Congress to Pass the Hate Crimes Legislation

California
(Children / Recreation) Christmas in the summer
(Children / Recreation) Shared Adventures
# (Children / Recreation) Disabled Ask Disneyland to Restore Passes for Rides
(Safety) Search continues for missing autistic El Cajon woman

Colorado
# (Criminal justice system) 80 attend vigil honoring Frank Lobato -- shot by Denver Police while unarmed and in bed
# (Criminal justice system) Analysis: 1 Percent Of Force Responsible For 30 Percent Of Fatal Shootings
# (Criminal justice system) Opinion: Federal oversight not needed for police
# (Criminal justice system) Mayor: Cop reform an ongoing process

Connecticut
(Education - inclusive) Special needs program puts more students with peers

Florida
# (Advocacy / Families) If in doubt, presume life over death -- Terri Schiavo case
(Children / Institutions) No way to treat mental illness
(Children / Recreation - segregated) Mom starts camp for disabled kids 'left out in cold'
(Misc) Mental health advocates work to break stigma of suicide
# (Service animals) Cats help Tampa woman cope with epilepsy

Massachusetts
# (Children / Recreation - inclusive) A summer camp for everyone: GWARC allows kids to enjoy traditional vacation fare

Michigan
(Crime) Man sought in connection with killing still in jail

Minnesota
# (Criminal justice system) Minnesota's inmates: Aging behind bars Star-Tribune free registration required

Missouri
# (Culture) How's Your News?

New Mexico
# (Advocacy) Death wish: Without directives, strangers may decide how your life will end by Albuquerque Tribune disability issues columnist Barbara J. McKee

New York
# (Misc) Wheelchair pulled from depths

Oklahoma
# (Voting / Accessibility) Disabled voters face issues of accessibility at some polling places

Pennsylvania
# (Accessibility) Grocery store customers shop for best accessibility

Texas
# (Advocacy / Families) If in doubt, presume life over death -- Terri Schiavo case
(Death penalty) Stays of execution linked to new appeal strategies -- claims of mental retardation
(Misc) County declines funds for mental aid

U.S. Virgin Islands
# (Children / Arts) Creativity Flows in Art Class for Kids with Disabilities

Utah
# (Families) Author speaks on strengthening lives and families

Washington, DC
(Eugenics / History) Holocaust Museum Explores Role Of Science

Wisconsin
(Crime) Health care worker charged with sex assault
(Families / Safety) Boy’s actions helped family escape fire

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