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Disabilities back on election agenda
Labor has put aside more money for people with disabilities and their carers, promising rebates of up to $12,000 a year for early intervention programs.

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:20:41 -0700

Disabilities act marks 20 years
Disabilities act marks 20 years WASHINGTON President Barack Obama marked Monday’s 20th

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:05:30 -0700

Landmark disabilities act turns 20
In his first go around attending college, Danny Wayne Beemer struggled amid limited educational aids for the sight impaired, such as markings on doors to classrooms. That changed after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This week marked the 20th anniversary of the ADA, signed into federal law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The law was the first comprehensive ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:23:44 -0700

Disabilities Act in action after twenty years
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into legislature on July 26, 1990. Twenty years later, business owners say meeting ADA standards can be very expensive, especially in older buildings. Disabled people in our area say it's worth every penny.

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:14:55 -0700

Disabilities Act has helped, but more to do in society
The 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is being observed this month across the nation. This legislation is being celebrated by organizations such as Independent Living Services of Northern California of Chico, which serves the...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:40:02 -0700