hawaii helps disabilities

Monday, July 26, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary for the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since, community businesses, groups and individuals have made significant strides to provide programs and accommodations for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in every day American life.

Cities across the United States are celebrating the ADA's accomplishments and re-committing to its ideals and goals.

Hawaii Helps Disabilities

An advocacy group for people with disabilities looking to improve accessibility in the community will hold its first meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at the Grandstay Residential Suites, 708 Niagara Ave., Sheboygan.

Options for Independent Living is inviting people with disabilities to attend a get-together to discuss issues, barriers to independence and advocacy activities.

The event is free and open to the public and Light refreshm...

New York will finally update the name of the state office charged with ensuring fair treatment and quality-of-life to people with various developmental disabilities, not just by taking the "r" word out of the title, but by adding "people" to it.

The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will now become the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, after votes taken last week in the state Assembly and Senate. The name change...