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CAPE GAZETTE: Technology Allows Comcast Programs with Visual Disabilities to See TV

Comcast has recently partnered with NuEyes. They are a company who set out to allow visually impaired customers access to television, through the use of virtual...

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NEWSWIRE: Robot-Powered Outfit Is Being Fashioned to Help Seniors Walk

The University of Texas at Houston and the City University of New York have partnered to achieve an important goal. The two schools created a device to allow seniors...

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WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO: Wisconsin Special Olympian Wins X Games Gold

Neillville's Daina Shilts has done it again. She has won a gold medal in snowboarding at the Winter X Games. This Special Olympian is no stranger to winning medals....

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Member Spotlight: Cindy Bentley

Meet Cindy. This amazing self-advocate has used self-determination to get her where she is today. She believes everyone should be able to voice their opinions and...

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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Community Care Corps Request for Proposals: Innovative Local Models to Provide Non-Medical Assistance to Older Americans, Persons with Disabilities, and Family Caregivers

Community Care Corps seeks proposals for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly help older adults or adults with...

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WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO: BadgerCare Would Pay For Standing Wheelchairs Under Proposed Bill

Under a new bill introduced by a legislator who uses a wheelchair, BadgerCare would pay for standing wheelchairs. These chairs lift people up, relieving pressure on...

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Self-Determination Network News: January 2020

Self-Determination Network News: January 2020 Connect | Share | Learn | http://sdnetworkwi.org/ ACTION ALERT: New Wisconsin ABLE Legislation Could Help More...

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DISABILITY SCOOP: Trump Signs 5-Month Extension Of Program Helping People Leave Institutions

For the fourth time in a year, lawmakers voted to keep alive a program that moves people with disabilities from institutions into the community, but its long-term...

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DISABILITY SCOOP: Proposed Social Security Changes Could Cut Off Beneficiaries With Disabilities

A proposed change to federal disability assistance would result in millions more case reviews, likely cutting off many recipients with disabilities if the changes are...

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Member Spotlight: Barbra Katz

Meet Barbra. This worldwide traveler believes that people with disabilities should make their own choices and live their most meaningful lives--just like people...

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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: DOT Seeks Input on Proposal to Make Airplane Lavatories More Accessible

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks public comments on a new proposed rule to improve restroom access for passengers with disabilities on single-aisle...

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