Battle Over Accessible Currency Entering Next Phase

Submitted by Larryw on Sun, 08/17/2008 - 18:50.

Photo of a $10 bill

DN68: The battle within the blind community over the accessibility of United States currency moved in to high gear with a decision in favor of the American Council of the Blind back in November 2006. At that time the court ruled that the Department of the Treasury was in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because currency was not accessible to blind people.

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Battle over Accessible Currency Entering Next Phase


00:28:11 minutes (25.65 MB)

DN68 features the latest news from the disability community. The show also features Ms. Melanie Brunsen of the American Council of the Blind and Mr. Marc Maurer of the National Federation of the Blind as they address the House Financial Services Subcommittee on issues related to accessible currency.

Leaving the Institution Behind isn’t Easy

Submitted by Larryw on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 09:42.

Blue sign with white letters reading Mt. Pleasant Center with flowers on the ground under it.

History has shown us that housing people with disabilities in institutions has resulted in abuse, neglect and reinforcing stereotypical attitudes held by many in society. Countless examples of this can be found with little effort and research. For many years the disability community has advocated for the closure of institutions and a move toward community based living. Yet, as the final institutions across the country close I'm left wondering about those who aren't getting the level of care they truly need.

Harkin Continues to Champion Disability Rights

Submitted by Larryw on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 17:24.

photo of Senator Tom harkin

DN67: On July 26th the disability community celebrated the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While there were a number of political figures from both the Republican and Democratic parties who lent their support to the efforts to pass the ADA, perhaps the greatest champion of disability legislation has been Senator Tom harkin of Iowa.

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Harkin Continues to Champion Disability Rights


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Audio of Senator Tom Harkin addressing the National Forum on Disability Issues held on July 26th. Harkin spoke on behalf of Senator Barak Obama.

Tropic Thunder, Worth the Attention?

Submitted by Larryw on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 16:35.

photo of cast members from Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder hasn't even hit the big screen yet but is causing a lot of controversy, especially among organizations representing people with intellectual disabilities. The film, which premiers on Wednesday, August 13, features a cast of well known Hollywood celebrities including Matthew McConaughey, Steve Coogan, Nick Nolte, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller.

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