http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/disability-and-ability/building-on-the-progress.html.rss http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/tracking-the-news-on-medical-advances_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/tracking-the-news-on-medical-advances_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:07:46 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/new-freedom-initiative_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/new-freedom-initiative_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:10:19 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/supporting-the-search-for-employment_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/supporting-the-search-for-employment_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:10:58 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/health-and-wellness-the-surgeon-generals-call-to-action_html_html The Call to Action identifies goals to help people with disabilities experience full, rewarding, and healthy lives. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/health-and-wellness-the-surgeon-generals-call-to-action_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:11:53 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/educating-children-who-have-disabilities_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/educating-children-who-have-disabilities_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:12:29 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disability-awareness-education_html_html With adult guidance children with and without disabilities work and play together and form friendships that enrich both parties. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disability-awareness-education_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:13:17 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disaster-preparedness-meeting-the-needs-of-persons-with-disabilities_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disaster-preparedness-meeting-the-needs-of-persons-with-disabilities_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:14:21 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disability-issues-and-foreign-affairs_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/disability-issues-and-foreign-affairs_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:15:07 -0400 http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/technology-equipping-people-with-disabilities-to-meet-the-challenges-of-daily-life_html_html One innovative technology project looks at using American Sign Language via the internet. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/1106/building-on-the-progress/technology-equipping-people-with-disabilities-to-meet-the-challenges-of-daily-life_html_html Fri, 23 May 2008 15:16:45 -0400