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Highlighting Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights at the Special Olympics World Winter Games
Posted by on January 31, 2013 at 6:33 PM EDTThe Secretary of Agriculture is leading the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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White House Announces Audio Descriptions for Public Tours
Posted by on January 24, 2013 at 1:42 PM EDTIn making sure Americans with disabilities receive the best experience possible, the White House is pleased to launch the start of audio tours.
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Happy Birthday, Stephen Hawking
Posted by on January 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM EDTOn Professor Hawking’s 71st birthday, we’d like to share a never-before-seen video from his visit to the White House.
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West Wing Week: 09/21/12 or "The Dignity and Freedom That Every Person Deserves"
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities
Posted by on August 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM EDTPresident Obama sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy
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Marking the 22nd Anniversary of the ADA
Posted by on July 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTThe White House marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law based on the fundamental principle that Americans with disabilities should have the same basic rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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From the Archives: A Landmark Moment for Americans with Disabilities
Posted by on July 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTOn July 26, 1990, America became the first country to adopt a comprehensive civil rights declaration for people with disabilities.
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Freedom through Mobility
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM EDTUnder the leadership of Joel Berman, Adaptive Adventures provides access to outdoor and sport activities to the physically disabled.
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Celebrating Olmstead and our Commitment to Community Living
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM EDTThirteen years ago today, a landmark Supreme Court decision established that people with disabilities have the right to live in the community with the proper services and supports, rather than being unnecessarily institutionalized
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Disability Employment App Challenge: Educating Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
Posted by on June 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM EDTThe Department of Labor is challenging entrepreneurs and developers to create apps, using government data, that improve access to job training and transportation resources for those with disabilities.
