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 Black History Month: Remembering Prominent African Americans with Disabilities…
By Dan
In Celebration, Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Martin Luther King
Posted February 3, 2020

Black History Month: Remembering Prominent African Americans with Disabilities…

    Black History Month has been an especially important time to recognize important events and people of African descent. The Association for the Study of African American Life and [...]

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 Ryan T. – Continuing Success Through Self-Advocacy
By Dan
In College for People with Disabilities, Employment Services for People with Disabilities, Testimonials
Posted November 8, 2019

Ryan T. – Continuing Success Through Self-Advocacy

No person succeeds without the help of others. “After working with Frank [Halpin], I can definitely agree with that,” said Ryan Tannenbaum, as he accepted the 2019 Andrew J. Murphy […]

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 ADA: Advocating for All People with Disabilities for Nearly 30 Years
By Dan
In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Disability Awareness Month
Posted July 26, 2019

ADA: Advocating for All People with Disabilities for Nearly 30 Years

  Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and […]

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 Thank You, Mr. Bush, Advocating for All People with Disabilities
By Dan
In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness and Appreciation
Posted December 7, 2018

Thank You, Mr. Bush, Advocating for All People with Disabilities

Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and 27 […]

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 Helping People with Epilepsy, a Condition That Affects 1 in 26
By Dan
In Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Disability Awareness Month
Posted November 3, 2017

Helping People with Epilepsy, a Condition That Affects 1 in 26

  Most of the time, epilepsy is an invisible disability. That is, until it strikes unexpectedly. Epilepsy is a disease of the brain characterized by seizures, uncontrolled and involuntary [...]

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 Now Hear This:  The International Week of the Deaf Advocates for  “Full Inclusion with Sign Language”
By Dan
In deaf, Disability Awareness and Appreciation
Posted September 20, 2017

Now Hear This: The International Week of the Deaf Advocates for “Full Inclusion with Sign Language”

    “Full Inclusion with Sign Language” is the theme this year for the International Week of the Deaf. The event runs from September 18 through 24. First observed as […]

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 ADA: Advocating for All People with Disabilities for Over a Quarter Century
By Dan
In Disability Awareness and Appreciation
Posted July 26, 2017

ADA: Advocating for All People with Disabilities for Over a Quarter Century

Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and 27 […]

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 Our Most Notable and Favorite Disability Articles for the Week Ending April 7, 2017
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By Dan
In Disability News and Highlights
Posted April 10, 2017

Our Most Notable and Favorite Disability Articles for the Week Ending April 7, 2017

    At Advancing Opportunities, we excel in providing residential and respite services to people of with all disabilities, along with advocacy and education services for parents and [...]

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