Building on the Progress http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/disability-and-ability/building-on-the-progress.html.rss Tracking the News on Medical Advances http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526225513SrenoD0.853573.html The Waisman Center of the University of Wisconsin is a great source for navigating the immense resources of the internet. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526225513SrenoD0.853573.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:54 -0400 New Freedom Initiative http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526235704SrenoD0.6600305.html The New Freedom Initiative is part of a nationwide effort to remove barriers to community living for Americans with disabilities http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526235704SrenoD0.6600305.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:55 -0400 Supporting the Search for Employment http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526225143SrenoD0.3698084.html Celebrating those with disabilities who have jobs, as well as looking at the barriers to their employment and the resources to address those problems. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080526225143SrenoD0.3698084.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:55 -0400 Health and Wellness: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527000817SrenoD0.7344324.html The Call to Action identifies goals to help people with disabilities experience full, rewarding, and healthy lives. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527000817SrenoD0.7344324.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:56 -0400 Educating Children Who Have Disabilities http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527001912SrenoD0.5539362.html U.S. public schools are expected to address all children's needs and to help them reach their full potential. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527001912SrenoD0.5539362.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:56 -0400 Disability Awareness Education http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527003343SrenoD5.163211e-02.html With adult guidance children with and without disabilities work and play together and form friendships that enrich both parties. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527003343SrenoD5.163211e-02.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:56 -0400 Disaster Preparedness: Meeting the Needs of Persons with Disabilities http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527000306SrenoD0.9079859.html An interagency coordinating council works to integrate the needs and talents of people with disabilities throughout the emergency management process. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527000306SrenoD0.9079859.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:57 -0400 Disability Issues and Foreign Affairs http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527002603SrenoD0.4391901.html U.S. embassies and consulates provide services to U.S. citizens with disabilities as well as sponsor educational programs abroad dealing with disability. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527002603SrenoD0.4391901.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:58 -0400 Technology: Equipping People with Disabilities to Meet the Challenges of Daily Life http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527001344SrenoD3.576297e-02.html One innovative technology project looks at using American Sign Language via the internet. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/health-english/2008/April/20080527001344SrenoD3.576297e-02.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:58 -0400