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Disability News NowBill on future sale of Oregon School for the Blind resolves lawsuit | OregonLive.comBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 12, 2010. Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill Wednesday that splits money from the future sale of the Oregon School for the Blind between a fund for the blind and the School for the Deaf, settling a legal challenge against the state.N.J. budget cuts slow effort to move mentally disabled from institutions | - NJ.comBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 12, 2010. "Jimmy’s a mess. He feels like no one wants him,’’ said Madelene McCoy, Jimmy’s guardian since the 28-year-old was 7 years old. "What’s killing me is we have promised this kid the sun, the moon and stars, and the answer always seems to be: 'Jim can wait'," she said. Besides his developmental disability, Jimmy — who needs round-the-clock care — suffers from post traumatic stress disorder from abuse in two group homes, she said. He can be violently self-abusive, swallowing inedible objects when he is frightened. And he’s often frightened living at the North Jersey Developmental Center in Totowa, she said.United Spinal Association Launches 'Disability Etiquette' Webinar to Assist United Way of America Tax Preparation Sites PRNewswire-USNewswireBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 12, 2010. "The 'Disability Etiquette' webinar provides practical information that will help local United Ways and their partners during the tax season and throughout the year better communicate and service people with disabilities," said Laura Scherler, director of Income Capacity Building at United Way Worldwide.Developmental delays surge in Oregon kids, and educators say that should mean increased services for them | OregonLive.comBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 11, 2010. The number of young children identified as having developmental delays has risen in Oregon, led mainly by a huge one-year surge in Multnomah County, the state reported Wednesday.Portland officials call for overhaul of police oversight | OregonLive.comBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 11, 2010. The city auditor and Commissioner Randy Leonard, faced with growing community demands for accountability after controversial police shootings and a death in police custody that's taken three years to investigate, want to give Portland's police oversight division the muscle they say it needs to be effective.Pups in prison: assistance dogs at Borallon - ABC Brisbane - Australian Broadcasting CorporationBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 11, 2010. Four Labrador puppies will tomorrow head off to prison for 14 months to make a difference to inmates' lives for that time, before the puppies grow up to be assistance dogs for people with disabilities.Guest Column: People with disabilities are 'Just Like You' | The Western News - Libby, MontanaBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 11, 2010. Disability is a natural part of human experience and in no way diminishes the right of people with disabilities to make choices, contribute to society and experience in full the many blessings of our American society. And to realize those family members, friends and the community at large all play a role in supporting people with disabilities to pursue their dreams and the goals of this city we live in.Mississippi faces suit over children’s mental health | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-LedgerBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 11, 2010. The state of Mississippi is facing a federal lawsuit alleging its failure to provide community-based mental health services to its children is denying them access to care and increasing their odds of being institutionalized.First responders learn basic sign language to assist with deaf, hearing impaired | responders, first, language - Local - Brownsville HeraldBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 10, 2010. It is estimated that 10 percent of the Valley population is either deaf or hearing impaired. In Cameron County, officials estimate there are about 4,000 residents that suffer from some type of hearing impairment.Arkansas Blog: Feds move against Human Development CenterBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 10, 2010. The Justice Department today filed a motion in federal court to enjoin the admission of developmentally disabled children to the center to prevent their placement in "dangerous conditions" and to allow continued investigation of accusations of "imminent and serious threats to the safety of the facility's more than 500 residents."A Possible Early Glimpse of Autism's Impact on Older SiblingsBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 10, 2010. A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children.Parents win fight to sterilise daughter - Health - NZ Herald NewsBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 10, 2010. In a ruling that has divided doctors and disability organisations, the Family Court has granted the parents of a profoundly disabled Queensland girl permission to have her undergo a hysterectomy.Secretary Seeks Fast Track to Process Claims - Public and Intergovernmental AffairsBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 09, 2010. Focus on 200,000 Veterans Expected to File Claims under New Agent Orange Presumptives over Next Two YearsFurniture retailer Phyl Rubin shares her secret to help others with MS - The Boston GlobeBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 09, 2010. After 40 years, furniture retailers go public about her fight with multiple sclerosisBBC News - DVD offers crime prevention advice for deaf peopleBy disabilitynewsnow from Delicious/tag/dro_disability. Published on Mar 09, 2010. A DVD offering advice to deaf people on crime prevention has been made by an officer after he realised sections of the community were missing out.Document Actions
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