By Tim, on May 22nd, 2010
The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit group initially organized by veterans, family members of veterans, and friends who wanted to do something positive to help those injured soldiers returning from war. […]
By Tim, on April 4th, 2010
Don’t You?
I think I need one of these. They are made in England:
Or maybe one of these. You can get them here in the U.S. now:
Don’t you think I should get one? If so, which would be better? Be honest now. Share your true […]
By Tim, on January 29th, 2010
It’s all about the kids
Friday, May 21, 2010, will be the 32nd edition of the Kiwanis Special Games. The Games are perhaps the Los Altos Kiwanis Club’s most important community service project.
Established by the Los Altos Kiwanis Club, the games are now produced by all of the Kiwanis Clubs of Kiwanis Division 34. Well over 900 severely challenged kids from more than 50 area schools participate. The games are simple, but competitive, and carefully matched to the abilities of the participants.
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By Tim, on January 29th, 2010
National Federation of the Blind Applauds Measure To Ensure Blind People Equal Access to Technology
Washington, DC (January 27, 2010): Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today introduced the Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind (H.R. 4533), which will mandate that all consumer electronics, home appliances, kiosks, and electronic office technology provide user interfaces that are accessible to the blind.
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By Tim, on January 26th, 2010
News from the City of Oakland and the CDR Member’s Exchange
OAKLAND, Calif. – In a settlement announced January 21, 2010, by Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) and the City of Oakland, Oakland has agreed to adopt an emergency plan which incorporates the needs of people with all types of disabilities.
History and Need
The suit was filed in 2007 against the City of Oakland to remedy the lack of consideration of people with disabilities in its emergency preparation plan. Plaintiffs – the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (“CFILC”), Californians for Disability Rights, Inc. (“CDR”), and Marian Gray (an Oakland taxpayer) were represented by Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), a non-profit law center that specializes in civil rights cases on behalf of persons with disabilities in Berkeley, California.
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