The Disability Watch

TODAY IN AMERICA

2012-07-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

A More Inclusive America: We Can’t Wait

RECIPE FOR POSTERIOR ASSUMPTIONS

2012-07-26T08:14:00.001-07:00

Looks Can Be Deceiving

THE ABILITY TO GROW OUR ECONOMY

2012-07-24T11:52:00.000-07:00

Resources for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

By Megan Totka, Chief Editor, ChamberofCommerce.com

LOOKING UP AT FEELING DOWN

2012-07-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

Disability.Blog: Healthline Launches Pinterest Contest for Depression Awareness: What Does Happiness Look Like to You?

Healthline Launches Pinterest Contest for Depression Awareness: What Does Happiness Look Like to You?

LDC MEETING AGENDA

2012-03-27T06:07:00.000-07:00

LYNN DISABILITY COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

5p.m. – Room 302

Stanley Wotring, Chairman

AGENDA

Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Unfinished Business

Mayor’s request re: Site Surveys

Suggestions for future Recognition Award recipients

New Business

Adjourn

BEYOND THE THIRD PERSON

2012-03-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

From Awareness to Respect

2012-02-23T06:42:00.000-08:00

Autistic Man has Trouble with the National Anthem - But Then Something Amazing Happens
www.godvine.com
When this autistic man started having trouble singing the national anthem, something happened that could bring you to tears. What an amazing display of humanity. It's great to see that there is still goodness in the world.

Thanks Father John for sharing this with me!

January Disability Employment Statistics Released

2012-02-05T07:10:00.000-08:00

The first disability employment statistics for 2012 have been released. Labor force participation for people with disabilities was 20.0 percent, compared to 68.9 percent for people without disabilities, while the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.9, compared to 8.7 for people without disabilities. Among youth age 16-19, the employment rate was 15.0 percent for those with disabilities, compared to 23.6 for those with no disabilities. For youth age 20-24, the employment rate was 26.7 percent for those with disabilities, compared to 61.0 for those with no disabilities.

Learn more about these statistics

Webinar Provides Tour of Services Offered by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network

2012-02-05T07:01:00.000-08:00

A recent Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) webinar provides an overview of its services, and an archived version is now available online.

View the webinar

YOUR RIGHT TO LEARN

2012-02-03T05:08:00.000-08:00

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights warns school districts that the way they define which students should get special services under federal disability laws may not be broad enough. The guidance, along with a detailed list of questions and answers issued in late January, clarifies district responsibilities under amendments in effect since 2009 that were passed to broaden the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Feds Say More Students May Qualify for Disability Services

Service Dog Etiquette

2012-02-02T09:41:00.000-08:00

We are reprinting this information from www.deltasociety.org
Service Dog Manners:
When you meet a person with a service dog, please remember that the dog is working. Don’t do anything to interrupt the service dog while it is performing its tasks. Some Rules for Interacting with People with Service Dogs.
1. Speak to the person first. Do not aim distracting or rude noises at the dog .
2. Do not touch the service dog without asking for, and receiving, permission.
3. Do not offer food to the service dog.
4. Do not ask personal questions about the handler’s disability, or otherwise intrude on his or her privacy.
5. Don’t be offended if the handler does not wish to chat about the service dog.
What if you don’t like dogs or are afraid of dogs?
Place yourself away from the service dog. If you are a business person, discreetly arrange for someone else to wait on the person. You may ask the person to have the service dog lie down if it does not interfere with its work.
What if the service dog barks, growls, or otherwise forgets its manners?
Find out what happened before taking action. Was the service dog stepped on, poked, asleep and dreaming, performing its job (some alert their owners to oncoming seizures by barking once or twice)? If the dog’s behavior is disruptive or destructive, you may ask the person to remove it from the premises.
What if other people complain about the dog being present?
Explain that the service dog is medically necessary and that federal law protects the right of the person to be accompanied by the service dog in public places.
Thank you for adhering to these guidelines of service dog etiquette

GET UP ON DOWN'S

2012-01-28T14:12:00.000-08:00

Down syndrome Awareness: My Sister Emily!

www.youtube.com

RAVISHING AND ROLLING

2012-01-26T08:24:00.000-08:00

Come see Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts 2012 crowned!

Saturday, March 3^th 2012

Massachusetts Hospital School

at the Finnegan’s Gym

3 Randolph St. Canton Ma 02021

disAbilities Expo 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Crowning Ceremony 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts is NOT a beauty contest. Contestants are judged on their accomplishments, self-perception, and communication skills in the following:

· Personal Interviews

· On-stage Interviews

· Platform Speech

Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Expo -Highlights

· Mobility Product Vendors

· Non-profit organizations

· General Vendors

· Bake Sale

· Raffles

· Meet current and former Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Titleholders

Please visit the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation website for more information www.mswheelchairmass.org

or on facebook at www.facebook.com/mswheelchairmassfoundation.

Admission is free! A small donation is appreciated from those attending the crowning ceremony. Lunch may be reserved for $10 by February 20^th. Email : mswheelchairmass06@yahoo.com

Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Advocacy & Leadership Competition

Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Championship DVD Viewing Party

2012-01-18T05:21:00.000-08:00

Date and Time: January 20, 2012, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: ILCNSCA, 27 Congress St. Suite #107, Salem, MA 01970
Come join ILCNSCA in celebrating the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins and gear up for another successful season! We will be serving popcorn, candy, and soda while watching the Bruins Stanley Cup Championship DVD with highlights from the season and playoffs! ILCNSCA suggests a donation of $1.00 per person. If you would like to attend, please contact Grant Murphy at 978-741-0077 ext. 130 or by email at gmurphy@ilcnsca.org. This event is a scent-free to accommodate persons with chemical sensitivities. Please refrain from wearing scentssuch as perfumes or scented clothing. ILCNSCA is partially funded by the City of Salem Department of Planning & Community Development and the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development. ILCNSCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, familial status, sexual orientation or disability. ILCNSCA is an equal opportunity employer. Para informacion 978-741-0077 V, 978-745-1735 TTY.

Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce — Today

2012-01-17T09:50:00.000-08:00

Winter may be in full swing, but on college campuses across the country, thoughts are already turning to the warmer months ahead. And for many ambitious students and soon-to-be graduates, it's not vacation that's on their minds — it's vocation. And for employers, that's good news.
In addition to offering young people an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, internships and other short-term employment arrangements offer employers an easy and effective way to evaluate potential employees, especially young people who are new to the workforce.
Now, assistance is available for employers interested in recruiting highly motivated interns. The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) offers public and private employers of all sizes access to a database of more than 2,200 pre-screened, qualified college students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking summer internships or ongoing employment.
Use of the WRP is free for employers, and program participants represent more than 270 colleges nationwide. They are selected for the program by professional recruiters following an extensive application and interview process. To learn more, visit the Employer Assistance and Resource Network's (EARN) WRP webpage or call 1-855-275-3276 (Voice/TTY).
On January 26, EARN will hold a webinar for employers interested in learning more about the WRP and how it can benefit their businesses. To learn more, including how to register, visit the EARN website.
For additional news and resources, sign up for ODEP's e-mail updates

HELP ON HOW TO HELP US WORK

2012-01-16T16:16:00.000-08:00

http://bbi.syr.edu/projects/corpculture/empmodels_overview.htm.

EVERYONE DESERVES A CHANCE TO SPEND THEIR MONEY

2012-01-16T15:24:00.000-08:00

Upcoming New ADA Rules Will Prompt ATM Overhauls -

Access Board Holds Public Hearing on Draft ICT Rule

2012-01-16T09:42:00.000-08:00

The U.S. Access Board recently held a public hearing on a revised draft of updated requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. See the full story.
The Board will hold a second hearing March 1 at the CSUN Conference in San Diego. The hearing will be open to the general public and will not be limited to those registered for the conference.

Next Public Hearing on the Draft ICT Rule

March 1, 1:00 – 3:00
27th Annual CSUN conferenceManchester Grand Hyatt, Ballrooms Elizabeth D & EOne Market PlaceSan Diego, CA
Visit the Board’s website for additional information.

IF THEY ASK, TELL WHAT?

2012-01-16T09:30:00.000-08:00

Disability Disclosure in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Register for the webinar

DISABLED HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ABILITY

2012-01-12T12:54:00.000-08:00

The Fight to Work

ART KNOWS NO DISABILITY - "EXPRESSION IS"

2012-01-11T10:17:00.000-08:00

GWArc, Inc - Improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families

www.gwarc.org

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

2012-01-05T16:54:00.000-08:00

Invisible No More

Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Championship DVD Viewing Party

2012-01-05T16:49:00.000-08:00

Employment After Spinal Cord Injury

2012-01-05T16:44:00.001-08:00

STEPPING FORWARD- STAYING INFORMED
Evening Lecture Series for individuals living with spinal cord injury, their caregivers, & healthcare professionals presents Mary Mahon McCauley, Area Director, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission discussing Employment After Spinal Cord Injury Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:30-8:00 PM Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord St. Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02118. For more information or to register call 617-638-7314. A light dinner will be served before the lecture. Registration fee: $10.00 per person if received by 1-11-2012 (there is no fee for PCA’s to attend with employers). Registration at the door or after 1-11-2012 will be charged a late fee.
There will also be an NSCIA SCI support group meeting from 4:30pm-6:00pm immediately preceding this lecture, and a family support group will be offered from 4:45pm-6:00pm.
(Please note the revised start times for these groups, and check in for both groups at lecture registration.) Parking is available for a fee in the Albany St. Garage and at meters around campus.
Save the Dates! Upcoming Lecture Series Webcasts in 2012: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, and
Wednesday, May 16, 2012. 2012 Annual Consumer Research Conference: Saturday, October 20, 2012. The New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center is now on Facebook!
Like us at www.facebook.com/nerscic

YEAR IN REVIEW, LOOKING AHEAD

2012-01-01T17:53:00.000-08:00

Letter to the Editor – from the Chair of the Lynn Disability
Commission | Lynn Happens
lynnhappens.com