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Talk This Way: Disability on TV

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I spoke with NPR today on a show called Where We Live. The topic was perceptions of people with disabilities in the media. Apparently I did a good job but I could hardly hear John Dankosky, the radio host; they have a great producer team (Brianna and Catie) who got me some questions in advance, ...

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My Disability-Owned Business

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People always seem impressed when I tell them I’m a certified disability-owned business enterprise. Because abledbody is owned by me, and I’m profoundly deaf, and have satisfied the requirements of being a legitimate business owner, the U.S. Business Leadership Network gave me certification ...
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Cashing In With oDesk, Even Without Vision

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There’s no doubt that in most respects, the Internet is the ultimate equalizer for the blind. It opened a new world to me when I first logged on in 1993. While it was a great source of info and an easy method by ...
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Fixing the Disability Employment Crisis

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On the eve of the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a Senator from Iowa has penned a report — and action plan — to get more jobs for people with disabilities. Sen. Tom Harkin, who is known for his longtime ...
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Hearing Aids A Nice Fit for American Girl

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American Girl has taken a courageous step towards diversity with the launch of dolls with hearing aids, well as dolls without hair, signaling to the disability community that little girls who are differently-abled are important enough to have their own personalized doll experience. Any ...
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For A Hand Cycler, No Finish Line in Sight

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Greg Damerow is an honest-talking guy from Ohio who went from working at a plumbing company to becoming a competitive hand cycler, most recently winning two medals at the USA Cycling Para-Cycling Nationals in Augusta, Ga. Hand cycling is Damerow’s sport of choice after ...
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