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Disability Rights Connection: This Handbook provides general information about the involuntary medication hearing process to individuals at any Oregon State Hospital campus for treatment of a mental health condition. ...more; Help us set our goals and priorities. | Ayúdanos a fijar nuestros metas y prioridades. ...more; National and state disability leaders, including DRO Special Education Advocate Susana Ramírez, met at the Wingspread Family Support Summit to develop recommendations for advancing disability policies that recognize families as a vital part of the system of support in achieving self-determination, integration and participation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their communities. ...more; Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announces a new organization -- the Administration for Community Living (ACL) -- to increase access to community supports and full participation in all aspects of society for all Americans, including seniors and people with disabilities. ...more

Disability News Now: Attorneys Help Families Struggling with Autism | The Lund Report May 16, 2012; U.S. Department of Education Issues Resource Document that Discourages Restraint and Seclusion | U.S. Department of Education May 15, 2012; 1 In 3 Autistic Young Adults Lack Jobs, Education : NPR May 15, 2012; More…

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The Closed Digital Door: State Public Benefits Agencies’ Failure to Make Websites Accessible to People with Disabilities and Usable for Everyone

Upcoming Events: Get Involved in the City of Portland's Budget David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233,
May 17, 2012; Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative Public Meeting Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045,
May 22, 2012; 2012 Oregon Disability MegaConference Salem Conference Center,
Oct 25, 2012; Previous events…; Upcoming events…

The Closed Digital Door: State Public Benefits Agencies’ Failure to Make Websites Accessible to People with Disabilities and Usable for Everyone

A report on the public benefits agency accessibility and usability research project of the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ). NCLEJ arranged for a team of law students from the Northeastern University School of Law’s Legal Skills in a Social Context course to test the accessibility and usability of public benefits agency web sites in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas.

Click here for a PDF version of the report.

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News: NEW Publication - Involuntary Medication Hearing Handbook May 02, 2012; 2012 Disability Community Survey | 2012 Encuesta para la Comunidad de Discapacidad Apr 25, 2012; Building a National Agenda for Supporting Families with an Individual with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities Apr 24, 2012; A Statement from Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living Apr 16, 2012; Report Finds Government Dollars Used to Segregate and Exploit Workers with Disabilities Apr 03, 2012; More news…

Upcoming Events: Get Involved in the City of Portland's Budget David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233,
May 17, 2012; Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative Public Meeting Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045,
May 22, 2012; 2012 Oregon Disability MegaConference Salem Conference Center,
Oct 25, 2012; Previous events…; Upcoming events…

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