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This page was last updated on June 27th, 2008
Disabilities (from Issues)
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Inclusion in the Christian ChurchInclusion in the Christian Church
Thoughts on inclusion written by a sibling and a person actively involved with Christian outreach to all people in her community.
The Way America Treats The DisabledThe Way America Treats The Disabled
Tommy Allen Thompson's account of his experience with job discrimination.
Disability is NaturalDisability is Natural
Kathie Snow's official website. Offers a new way of thinking (and talking) about disabled people, learning disabilities and physical and mental handicaps.
The Trigger, the Pen and the SwitchThe Trigger, the Pen and the Switch
Article on the killing of a woman thinking of moving her mother to a care facility.
LenusLenus
Discusses issues that promote the full integration of individuals with disabilities into a global society. Emphasis does exist on education and legal issues.
The Media EdgeThe Media Edge
How to write opinion articles that editors will actually use.
[About.com] Adoption Ability, Not Disability[About.com] Adoption Ability, Not Disability
Article for disabled would-be adoptive parents.
Disability, Culture and Service IssuesDisability, Culture and Service Issues
Selected bibliography of sources related to serving people with disabilities and disability culture.
Stigma and DiscriminationStigma and Discrimination
Petition opposing NAMI approval of the Lunatix Online game which stereotypes people with mental illness and perpetuates stigma and discrimination.
Thalidomide Victims Association of CanadaThalidomide Victims Association of Canada
An organization representing approximately 125 Canadians born disabled as a consequence of the drug Thalidomide. Site has position paper on the proposal to begin using the drug again.
Almanac of Policy Issues: Disability IssuesAlmanac of Policy Issues: Disability Issues
News, background information and links on disability issues, including the Americans with Disabilies Act (ADA) and Developmental Disabilities Act (DDA).
United Family CongressUnited Family Congress
Group to unite every family with disabled children regardless of disability, diagnosis or personal circumstances, to stand together as one collective voice and to create a significant socio-politcal force for change.

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