A Youth Perspective on the Special Olympics’ Youth Activation Summit (YAS)
Monthly Archives: July 2010
A Youth Perspective on the Special Olympics’ Youth Activation Summit (YAS)A Youth Perspective on the Special Olympics’ Youth Activation Summit (YAS)
Categories: Community Life
By Guest Bloggers Brianna Blackshire, an incoming freshman at Bradley University, and Brad Efune, an incoming freshman at the University of Arizona in Tucson As the flame went out on the torch in Lincoln, Nebraska, signaling the end of the … Continue reading
My Generation: Youth, the ADA and ArtMy Generation: Youth, the ADA and Art
Categories: Civil Rights, Community Life
By Guest Blogger Lacy Pittman, Policy Analyst, National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Historically, people with disabilities were often thought to be inadequate members of society and faced the difficult challenge of fighting for equality. It was assumed that they … Continue reading
Join the ADA 20th Anniversary Celebration by Signing the “Spirit of the ADA” Pledge!Join the ADA 20th Anniversary Celebration by Signing the “Spirit of the ADA” Pledge!
Categories: Benefits, Civil Rights, Community Life, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Health, Housing, Technology, Transportation
By Guest Blogger Andrew J. Imparato, President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) In this year when our country celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the American Association of People with Disabilities … Continue reading
