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National Council on Disabilities meeting next Tuesday
I realized a while back that I should be posting the announcements of the NCD (National Council on Disabilities) as well as the IACC announcements I post. The NCD meeting is being held at the same time...
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Senate Committee approves nominations for National Council on Disability
I received this from Meg Evans of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) on the 12th. Sorry for the delay in posting it. Ari Ne’eman (of ASAN) has been nominated by President Obama to serve on the...
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Ari Ne’eman’s appointment to the National Council on Disability on hold
In a piece in the New York Times, Nominee to Disability Council Is Lightning Rod for Dispute on Views of Autism, Amy Harmon discusses Ari Ne’eman and his nomination to the National Council on...
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White House Remains Steadfast In Support Of Disability Council Nominee
Disability Scoop has a new article about the nomination of Ari Ne’eman to the National Council on Disability. Mr. Ne’eman’s appointment has been on hold in the Senate, as noted in a New York Times...
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Ari Ne’eman appointed to National Council on Disability
Ari Ne’eman has been appointed to the National Council on Disability. This will make him the first autistic member of the Council. Mr. Ne’eman is the Founding President of the Autistic Self Advocacy...
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Ari Ne’eman’s previous work with the National Council on Disability
Ari Ne’eman has been appointed as a full member of the National Council on Disability. With that announcement came some criticism of the appointment, including comments on this blog indicating that Mr....
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National Council on Disability Newsletter, June 2010
I received the Newsletter for the National Council on Disability via email this morning: Message from the Chairman: I am truly honored to have been appointed by President Obama as Chairman of the...
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Letter to Massachusetts DDS Commissioner Urging Elimination of Electric...
The National Council on Disability (NCD) has sent a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Commissioner on electric shocks and other aversives. Massachusetts is the home of...
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NCD Meets with Secretary Duncan on Forthcoming No Child Left Behind Waivers
The National Council on Disability (NCD) advices the U.S. government on many areas, including civil rights, diversity, employment, housing and education. The NCD has sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary...
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NCD Response to the State of the Union Address
The U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) has issued a response to the State of the Union address presented by President Obama recently. I am presenting it in its entirety below: In the annual...
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