Disco's stayin' alive Nov 13, 2008
The organization which promotes independence for disabled persons will sponsor a Disco Spectacular on Saturday at Rainbow Gardens ... So is the cause: Voices for Independence helps about 400 disabled persons in 14 counties ... The organization which promotes independence for disabled persons will sponsor a Disco Spectacular on Saturday at Rainbow Gardens. (Erie Times-News, PA)
China holds national congress for disabled Nov 11, 2008
The fifth national congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Nov. 11, 2008 ... BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) began a three-day national congress here Tuesday to discuss goals for helping the country's disabled over the next five years ... The fifth national congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on... (Xinhuanet, China)
AG orders Cambridge realty firm to pay $35k for discriminating against disabled resident Nov 7, 2008
The voucher program is a state-funded transitional rental assistance program that helps qualified elderly and disabled persons while they search for permanent housing. Because it is transitional, the program requires all tenant leases to permit a tenant to terminate a voucher lease early if the tenant finds permanent housing. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints assists disabled Nov 5, 2008
Kumasi, Nov. 3, GNA - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has presented 750 wheel chairs worth 100,000 dollars to the Department of Social Welfare for distribution to disabled persons in three regions of the country this year ... Mr Charles Millet, Officer in-charge of the church's charity in Ghana, announced this at the presentation of 250 wheel chairs to Ashanti Regional Office of Department of Social Welfare for distribution to some disabled persons in the Region in Kumasi on... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Your views: Debating candidates' credentials Nov 1, 2008
An e-mail I received today from a small business owner employing 30 people said he will be one of the "chosen" few to bear the burden of supporting not just deserving elderly and disabled persons, but lazy slackers who choose to work the system as it is easier than joining the working classes. This owner said if Obama gets elected, he will be forced to cut expenses, starting with salaries. (Florida Today)
Young Chinese fervent about civil service vacancies Nov 1, 2008
The most popular position is one posted by the China Disabled Persons' Federation, with 4,723 applicants competing. On average, 77 applicants would compete for each job - last year it was 60 to 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ten Extraordinary Americans Recognized for Local Innovation in Improving Health and Health Care Oct 30, 2008
From low-income and disabled persons, to small business owners, Hilman empowers those around her to use their voices to advocate for justice. Hilman co-founded the Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) in 2006 to help obtain quality, affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for all Utah residents through research, policy advocacy and civic participation activities. (PR Newswire)
NCDOTtoholdmeeting onrealignmentinBladen (4) Oct 30, 2008
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in these meetings. Anyone requiring special services should contact Bradley at the above address, phone, fax or e-mail as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
How to get a big city moving Oct 29, 2008
There are a number of exemptions, including taxis, buses and coaches, motorbikes, emergency and disabled persons vehicles. And the decision to also waive the fee for electric, hybrid and hydrogen-powered vehicles has had a terrific spin-off, increasing demand for those lower-emissions vehicles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Research seeks to replace service dogs with robots Oct 29, 2008
The simple interface allows disabled persons to accurately indicate objects to be fetched. By itself, however, it cannot communicate more complex tasks like opening a door or drawer. (EETimes)
Interpreters translate word of God for deaf church-goers Oct 27, 2008
shinymcshine wrote on Oct 26, 2008 11:29 AM:" Where in the world, particularly churches, "shun" disabled persons!?!Please be specific, because between ADA and every ailment under the sun (including just being FAT) being grouped as being a disability, I think Jeff City jumps through their arse for disabled folks. I'm not saying its wrong. I am saying they sure don't "shun" them. ". boscoe wrote on Oct 25, 2008 9:40 PM:" Congrats for this church to break away from the usual Jeff City reaction of... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Palin vows to fight for special needs families Oct 25, 2008
Most such trusts -- called either Medicaid trusts or special needs trusts -- are constructed to provide payments to cover costs and expenses for disabled persons beyond what they might receive under federal programs. "I think what she said was inartful," said Mr. Pfeil. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fire Prevention Week Oct 23, 2008
Consider how you can help neighbors who have special needs such as elderly or disabled persons. Make plans to take care of children who may be on their own if parents can t get home. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
World Series forces some game time St. Pete road closures Oct 23, 2008
Additionally, taxi drop-offs, disabled persons drop-offs and on-site parking pass holders for Tropicana Field parking lots will be allowed to enter the closed roads. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Wal-Mart is good for those in wheelchairs Oct 23, 2008
Have you ever seen any mentally challenged or disabled persons employed in the great Downtown. Well, Wal-Mart has them. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Letter to the editor Oct 22, 2008
However, because the legislature has provided a tax freeze on the homesteads of seniors and disabled persons, higher appraised values or increased tax rate will not affect these two groups. Our school tax bill will remain the same dollar value as in the year we turned 65, assuming you filed for the exemption. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Wash. initiative would boost caregiver training Oct 18, 2008
New workers would have to pass state and federal background checks, and any long-term care worker hired to care for elderly or disabled persons whose care is paid for by the state would have to be state-certified as a home care aide. According to the state Office of Financial Management, about 200,000 new long-term care workers are hired each year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
1L jobs for disabled, no one gets it Oct 18, 2008
NEW DELHI: The government's ambitious plan to employ 1 lakh disabled persons in the current financial year is yet to take off with finance minister P Chidambaram saying on Friday that not a single recruitment had been made six months after the scheme was announced ... If pension is taken into account, the benefit goes up to 12%, he added, talking about the UPA government's desire to integrate disabled persons in the economic development process. (India Times, India)
China opens digital library for blind Oct 15, 2008
Situated in the National Library, the facility was jointly set up by the Information Center of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, the National Library and China Braille Publishing House. It was opened on the eve of the International Day of the Blind, which falls on Wednesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Absentee voting begins today in Aiken Oct 13, 2008
Physically disabled persons ... Persons attending sick or physically disabled persons. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ethiopia's draft law threatens civil society - Human Rights Watch Oct 13, 2008
The CSO law would bar both foreign and Ethiopian organizations that receive more than 10 percent of their funding from abroad from undertaking any activities in human rights, gender equality, children's rights, disabled persons' rights, conflict resolution, and strengthening judicial practices and law enforcement, among related activities. The law would also exclude groups that are largely funded by Ethiopians living in the diaspora from working on these issues. (AlertNet)
Yu Youjun removed from CPC Central Committee Oct 13, 2008
The plenary session decided according to the Party constitution to appoint in his place 54-year-old Wang Xinxian, the original alternate member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, who is also the vice president and Party chief of China Disabled Persons' Federation. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Who's on the ballot? Oct 10, 2008
District 1 Commissioner Ken Marks is unopposed on the ballot in November but Republican a href=" http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews724=928998ryID=19864 Clayton Brown is an eligible write-in candidate for the seat. District 3 Republican candidate Jim Cutler will face Democrat George Duncan, 65, a retired educator of Ringgold, in November. Several races are unopposed so their names will appear on these ballots, respectively, and again in November and those candidates will... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Undecided Georgia voters edge toward decision Oct 8, 2008
Occupation: Semi retired; works part time for an organization that cares for disabled persons. Both candidates handled the questions comparatively well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
This is a program for low-income seniors and disabled persons. It's an annual assistance check of about 350 for most renters. (North County Times)
On Your Mind: A readers' comment section Oct 6, 2008
In my opinion, this man cares little about the poor, elderly or disabled persons. The roads in Miracle Valley are almost impossible to drive on. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sentences handed in district court action Oct 4, 2008
Watson must also perform 300 hours of community service, attend an anger management class, submit to urinalysis, undergo 90 days of intensive supervised probation, serve 45 days in the county jail on weekends, not work with disabled persons while on probation, and inform employers or potential employers of her offense. Alicia Marie Hemphill, 25, Cypress, Texas, was placed on five years deferred adjudication probation for theft ( 1,500- 20,000). (Brenham Banner, TX)
Undecideds like Palin Oct 3, 2008
Occupation: Semi-retired; works part-time for an organization that cares for disabled persons. Governor Palin was clearly outmatched, but held up far better than I d expected her to do. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bears Gameday Oct 3, 2008
Parking: There are over 40 reserved parking spaces available for properly licensed or tagged vehicles of disabled persons ... HandicapThere are over 40 reserved parking spaces available for properly licensed or tagged vehicles of disabled persons near Nottingham Field. (Uncbears.com)
West End Look & Leave Under Way Sep 23, 2008
Guidry recommended that disabled persons who depend upon equipment, including oxygen, and those who are physically incapacitated not return to Galveston yet. Guidry said residents need to be prepared when returning to the island. (Click2Houston, TX)
FEATURE: Disabled Chinese artists aspire to global fame Sep 20, 2008
"It was very difficult as sight-impaired people had no sense ofimages and usually made vocal performances," said an ex-official with the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), which was in charge of the troupe ... "Some companies said they would rather give us money than take our tickets, as they thought performances by disabled persons would just make people sad," the official sad. (Xinhuanet, China)
Missing boy found safe Sep 19, 2008
A Child Is Missing is a non-profit agency devoted to assisting law enforcement in the search and early safe recovery efforts of children/ the elderly (often with Alzheimer's)/ disabled persons and college students via a rapid-response neighborhood alert program utilizing high-tech telephony systems that can place 1,000 calls in 60 seconds and work without jurisdictional boundaries. Additional information can be found at. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Longview K9 looks to Chase away crime Sep 19, 2008
Rural Citizen wrote on Sep 18, 2008 8:19 AM:" Beautiful dog. I have been a dog fancier all my life. However, it occurs to me why is it that the POLICE can take their SERVICE dog into public and DISABLED PEOPLE CAN'T?So I wrote a letter to the U.S. Government office that accepts complaints of this nature on behalf of disabled persons. I complained about our local governments ignoring the rights of disabled people and I named places.How about some other people who feel the same about this issue... (Longview Daily News, WA)
City Cleanup Next Week Sep 18, 2008
Any elderly or disabled persons needing help to move items to the boulevard may contact City Hall at 448-5721. Marshall County Journal 2008. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
China's disabled optimistic after Paralympics success Sep 18, 2008
About 75% of China's estimated 83 million people with disabilities live in the countryside, says Chen Ya'an, international director for the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), a government body. "They do not receive the same treatment as disabled people living in cities," he says. (USA Today -- News)
Paralympic Games helps open more doors Sep 18, 2008
It does not get any better for disabled persons living in Beijing than September 2008, at least near the Olympic park where the subway has elevator access for wheelchairs, where wheelchair ramps have been recently built for some local businesses, and where banners marking the Paralympics give a sense that disabled people will be out and about ... Physical access problems aside, one would expect that disabled persons would be going about their daily lives in Beijing just like everyone else ...... (Xinhuanet, China)
Expo offers great deals on wheels Sep 18, 2008
Zhu Tuling, one of the founders of the China Disabled Persons Assistive Devices Center, said wheelchair design has come a long way over the years ... Furthermore, Cheng Kai, vice-president of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, told China Daily yesterday that the most significant change to have occurred is that more and more disabled people now realize that having a decent wheelchair can change their lives. (Xinhuanet, China)
Volunteers build ramp at south Lebanon home Sep 18, 2008
Volunteer Caregivers has been providing services to seniors and disabled persons 55 and over in Albany for 25 years. Director Suzanne Driver said they are looking at expanding into Lebanon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
China's system delivers gold rush for disabled too Sep 17, 2008
China's Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) used the model of the ruthlessly efficient state sports system, which is organised on a pyramid of city-provincial-national team, to select the 322 athletes who excelled at the September 6-17 Games. "It is also an embodiment of our national system," said Jia Yong, an official with the Chinese Paralympic delegation. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
SHS renovation nears completion Sep 12, 2008
A new chairlift will be installed as the project reaches its culmination, allowing disabled persons easier access to the pool for either spectator or therapeutic purposes. A few of the minor projects Stark asked the school to address include: new hair dryers for the girls locker room, a hydrostatic paint job to the original metal lockers, along with repairs to those damaged and rusted, textured non-slip paint for the locker room floors, and possible a repainting of the lobby and stairwells... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Interview: Beijing Paralympics -- Akiko's lifetime memory Sep 12, 2008
From Sept. 6 to 9, Akiko accompanied UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Sha Zukang to Beijing, where they visited the Paralympic Village, attended the opening event of the Paralympic Games and held talks with officials from the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) ... She was particularly amazed at the fact that all the facilities specially designed for the disabled persons in Beijing will remain accessible to the public after the Games are over ... She was impressed... (Xinhuanet, China)
Big challenge Sep 11, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Thursday September 11, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hey, Buddy, Can I BUY your vote? Sep 10, 2008
States were required to provide food stamps, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) consolidated aid for aged, blind, and DISABLED PERSONS. The Earned Income Credit provided the working poor with direct cash assistance in the form of tax credits. As spending grew, so did the welfare rolls. (New Iberia, LA)
Gardens for Disabled Take Root in Niger Desert Sep 10, 2008
A 2001 Niger government study estimated there were more than 100,000 disabled persons in Niger, or about one percent of the population, at the time. The World Health Organization estimates the number is ten times higher, based on its calculation that on average, disabled persons form about eight to 10 percent of a country's population -- or more than one million in Niger, based on the 2006 population ... But Rini says it is hard to get an accurate count of disabled persons in West Africa because... (allAfrica.com)
China's Paralympic possibilities Sep 9, 2008
Prior to the opening of the Paralympics, the head of the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation, Zhao Chunluan, called for "new policies to educate people about the reality of the millions of physically and mentally disabled" living in China today. "I have repeated many times," she said, "that people do want to understand the disabled, but that they are ignorant of their condition. Chinese society itself is not inhumane. But our society is not fully informed of the disabled people's suffering.". (Asia Times Online)
Paralympics bring forward plight of China's disabled Sep 9, 2008
"A single event cannot change people's attitudes," cautions Sun Xiande, deputy head of the government-backed Disabled Persons Federation. "It is a lengthy process.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Wheelchair life Sep 6, 2008
At a press conference this week, Zhao Chunluan, director-general of Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation, said: "People with disabilities of course have undergone great development.". Four thousand athletes are taking part in the Paralympics. (BBC News)
Media urged to exercise caution over sensitive issues Sep 6, 2008
"The media should be careful and they should know what should be the priority and not simply reporting for the sake of reporting. "We see that in certain issues, people tend to take advantage (of the press reports)," he told Bernama Saturday after meeting the people in Kampung Che Wan, Kijal. Ahmad Shabery was asked to comment on the statement by Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail on Friday that a Chinese language newspaper had manipulated the content of his ceramah last month,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Paralympic Games a boon for China's disabled Sep 6, 2008
"The Paralympics got some balls rolling," said Jia Yong, sports director of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, "changes have been made, and more are on the way.". Jia still remembers that 20 years ago when he trained with his swimmers in Beijing, one man came to them and asked if they were from homeless shelters. (Xinhuanet, China)
Citizens urged to apply early for heating assistance Sep 5, 2008
These agencies started accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis from the elderly, disabled persons, and other priority households on Sept. 2. LIHEAP is expected to make energy assistance payments on behalf of more than 300,000 households this winter with an anticipated 150 million in state and federal funding. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
China sends largest delegation to Paralympics Sep 5, 2008
"Service to the disabled people in China lags behind despite rapid progress in recent years," said Wang, who is also vice chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation. "The Paralympics will give us a chance to learn foreign expertise.". (Xinhuanet, China)
China highlights disabled people's welfare Sep 5, 2008
More than 150 community service centers have been built, totaling 45,814 square meters, to benefit more than 45,000 people with impairment in the city, said Zhao Chunluan, Chief Director of the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation. 00004000. (Xinhuanet, China)
Paralympics aim to change Chinese prejudices Sep 5, 2008
Beijing has spent $80 million since 2001 to improve access for the city's nearly 1 million disabled people, says Zhao Chunluan, head of the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation, a government body. Improvements include 2,000 buses with wheelchair access, 300 bus stops with ramps and "blind paths" raised grooves along sidewalks that the blind can feel under their feet. (USA Today)
Two women take on county over service animal policies Sep 4, 2008
" Drayvan wrote on Sep 2, 2008 4:11 PM:" The point is, whether it be service animals or ramps instead of stairs, Disabled persons want what everyone else wants. Anything that makes life easier to deal with. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zimbabwe: Govt Bans Promoting Democracy Sep 3, 2008
The social welfare ministry announced on 29 August that NGOs involved in humanitarian food aid, family and child protection, and the care of elderly and disabled persons would be permitted to resume their work, but NGOs concerned with human rights, justice and governance would remain banned. Lancaster Museka, permanent secretary in the ministry of labour and social welfare, summoned the representatives of NGOs to a meeting on 1 September in the capital, Harare, to "clarify operational... (allAfrica.com)
Leaps of Faith Tells Finance Board LZA Overstated Costs Sep 3, 2008
OXFORD - Representatives of Leaps of Faith Disabled Waterskiers, a water skiers' club for disabled persons, told members of the Board of Finance last week that information presented by members of the Lake Zoar Authority at an earlier finance board meeting about costs associated with its clinics on Lake Zoar was untrue or exaggerated. At a July 28 meeting of the finance panel, LZA Chairman Steve Jaroszewski and Treasurer Glenn Ganz said that the LZA was spending funds contributed from its four... (Voices, CT)
Security to remain tight in Beijing during Paralympics Sep 3, 2008
Experts from the China Disabled Persons' Federation have helped train security officers on how to deal with people with various disabilities, he said. Also, every competition venue will have at least one entry channel that is wide enough to accept wheelchairs, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beijing goes barrier-free in Paralympics run-up Sep 3, 2008
"Beijing has done a lot of breakthrough work in the build-up to the Paralympic Games. Those work enables the disabled persons from home and abroad to learn more about the social progress of Beijing," said Tang Xiaoquan, executive vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG). Editor: Gao. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cheers for Paralympic torch relay across Shanghai Sep 2, 2008
1 kilometers and passed through Donghua University, Songjiang New City before ending at the Shanghai Recovery Center for Disabled Persons. Sixty torch bearers took part in the relay, including 12 physically challenged people. (Xinhuanet, China)
September classes at the Buzzell Senior Center Sep 1, 2008
The Senior Benefits Expo will be held at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St. on Friday Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The expo is a venue providing information on elder affairs issues, such as fuel assistance, food stamps and nutrition, property tax relief, prescription advantage and health care options, transportation services, temporary and permanent housing programs, and initiatives for disabled persons. It is a valuable tool for seniors in these difficult economic times, and we... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Paralympic torch lands on Shanghai Sep 1, 2008
"We just held a successful Olympics. Now our first Paralympics is coming. We the disabled persons expect the Paralympics to be a great success," said Huang. Twelve out of the 60 bearers were disabled persons in the relay. (Xinhuanet, China)
A testimony of how the Dreamriders organization helps disabled individuals is Nolan Powell (atop the horse), son of Andy and Charlene Powell. Pictured standing beside Nolan are Dreamrider volunteers J.D. and Barbara Hill. Aug 30, 2008
In 2007 there were 3,900 disabled persons in Logan County and 1,500 in Todd County. Dreamriders operates once a week, if weather permits, but could increase the program with the new building. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Beijing Paralympic Torch Relay in Shenzhen Aug 30, 2008
Song Zhuoping, 53, who is with Guangdong Disabled Persons' Federation, ran in the third leg and passed the torch to Liang Zuoyi, 50, who also has a disability and had been teaching himself for years before getting a diploma from Sun Yat-Sen University. The last torchbearer was Shen Jianping, a photographer who has only one arm. (Xinhuanet, China)
1st leg of Beijing Paralympic Torch Relay held in Xi'an Aug 30, 2008
"For those disabled persons like me, they cannot give up efforts to overcome their disablities. They must make them useful to the society," he added. For No. 39 carrier Dong Yinglong, the relay meant something very special for him. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pigeon River Country improvements under way Aug 30, 2008
Much of the work will be an effort to make the campground more compatible and accessible to modern campers and RVs, as well as handicapped or disabled persons. It will mainly entail grading and widening campsites, moving pit toilets and installing new water wells, picnic tables and fire rings. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
