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Strengthening Access to Community Living for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Posted by on January 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM ESTThe Obama administration has worked to create more opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults to access the benefits of community living -- like living in a place of their own choosing with people they care about, having a job, and participating in community life.
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Our New Year’s Resolution
Posted by on December 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM ESTSecretary Perez on our efforts with state and local governments, business leaders, workforce professionals and others to tap the pool of talent represented by people with disabilities.
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Observing the 50th Anniversary of Developmental Disability Act and National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Posted by on November 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM ESTLast week, the White House hosted a celebration for the 50th Anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act)
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WHIAAPI Webinar: Recognizing and Addressing the Needs of AAPIs with Disabilities
Posted by on November 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM ESTOn Thursday, December 12, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET, please join us for a conference call and webinar on Recognizing and Addressing the Needs of AAPIs with Disabilities with the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC).
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Watch: White House Observance of the 50th Anniversary of Developmental Disability Act
Posted by on November 14, 2013 at 5:31 PM ESTOn Friday, November 15, the White House will host an observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, signed into law by President Kennedy in 1963.
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Ratification of the Disabilities Treaty: An Opportunity To Reinforce U.S. Leadership on Disability Rights
Posted by on November 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM ESTBy ratifying the Disabilities Treaty, the United States can carry forward its strong leadership on these issues, breaking down barriers, and making a real difference for the one billion people living with a disability, many of whom too often face discrimination, inequality, abuse, or neglect.
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Vice President Meets with Disabilities Leaders on the Administration’s Strong Support for the Disabilities Treaty
Posted by on November 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM ESTVice President Biden meets with the leaders of 20 disabilities and veterans advocacy groups at the White House to discuss the Disabilities Treaty, which will help ensure that Americans with disabilities enjoy the same opportunities as their fellow citizens to live, work, and travel overseas.
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Promoting Opportunity for Veterans and Disabled Workers
Posted by on August 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM ESTOn my first day as secretary of labor, I made it clear that protecting and promoting opportunity for America’s workers is my top priority. Today, Vice President Biden announced two new actions that will do exactly that – strengthening civil rights laws to create more economic opportunity for veterans and people with disabilities.
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Increasing Peer Support and Youth Involvement Statewide and Spreading Hope Along the Way
Posted by on August 15, 2013 at 2:09 PM ESTDesiree Moore is being honored as a Champion of Change for embodying the next generation of leadership within the disability community and her commitment to the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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It’s Time to Come Out of the Closet
Posted by on August 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM ESTAnupa Iyer is being honored as a Champion of Change for embodying the next generation of leadership within the disability community and her commitment to the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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