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Accessible Easter Egg Roll at the White House – Every Victory Counts, Every Child Counts

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Day in Washington is a nationally syndicated disability policy blog/podcast. Updated weekly, these 6 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand analysis of current disability policy and politics.

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Over and over in the news and on the blogs we constantly are bombarded with information about how inaccessible the world is and even how hostile it can be towards people with disabilities. I’ve posted about hate crimes and health care, independent living (or lack thereof) and technology; even about how media doesn’t seem [...] Accessible Easter Egg Roll at the White House – Every Victory Counts, Every Child Counts
I know, I know…it is a forwarded note but considering all of the recent attention on the issue of bullying I thought this might be pertinent. There are a lot of resources and groups mentioned and considering the number of children and youth with disabilities who have been bullied (and some who have been bullies) [...] White House Statement on a United Effort to Address Bullying
Just a quick February update. There’s been quite lot going on. Below are a few areas I’d like to lightly touch on (with some informational links) before going into them in more depth during the next few weeks. I also have on my upcoming blog-list a note to look at the Medicaid issues we’re seeing [...] February Disability Issues – Budget, Delta Settlement and FCC
It has been great these last few weeks as more and more guest bloggers are choosing to offer their insights and experience through Day in Washington to ensure YOU get the best information possible. These are Washington DC insiders with unique knowledge and expertise and I’m proud to be able to offer this blog as [...] Federal Hiring of People with Disabilities? Looking Critically
Last night was the President’s State of the Union (SOTU) speech. Obviously, those interested in policy and politics not only listened to the event, but almost instantaneously began working to analyze it; break it down into its components in an attempt to discover areas of emphasis and look for signs as to the Administration’s future [...] Wordle – Graphical Images of #Obama’s #SOTU and Rep. Ryan’s #GOP Response
Or what to look for in a wheelchair (for a comic book character).
Those of you who know me, know I am a huge fan of comic books. What could be better, it is a medium that in many ways highlights ordinary people doing extraordinary things because it is the RIGHT thing to do. I think people [...] Best Wheelchairs, Oracle and @GailSimone – Suggestions Welcome
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Today’s blog post is from guests Drew and Christina at Job-Applications.com. As many of you know, Day in Washington doesn’t have a direct links page, so in response to an initial query, I asked them to provide their information in the form of a blog post. I tend to eschew advertizing-style posts, however, the information provided [...] DIW Guest Post – Job Resources for Disabled Vets
It’s that time of year again. As we move forward into 2011 and say goodbye to 2010, lets take a few moments to review the array of disability events, policies and changes that took place. Below is my Top 10 Disbility Events of 2010.
Number 10. The loss of long-time disability scholars and advocates – Laura [...] Top 10 Disability Events of 2010
Okay, the second part of that statement is from me personally. But I think it would be fantastic to see a White House intern with a disability. The White House Internship Program’s summer 2011 application has been posted. This really is a Public Service Leadership Program and an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. I would [...] White House Internship Program – People with Disabilities Wanted
Greetings!
It has been a long time, but I am excited to be back AND I have a new toy. Within my sidebar, there now is a space for upcoming events. I hope to keep it populated with information about upcoming disability conferences and events with links for registration and further information. It [...] New Toys and New ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I am back! And newly married. Day in Washington will (barring any technical difficulties) be back up and running with new material starting this weekend. I can’t wait and hope you’re as excited as I am.
It has been a busy year in Washington DC and to be [...] Returning Soon!
Click below to listen to the audio podcast: 30 Days after the Women’s March The Women’s March on Washington (WMW) was a once in a generation kind of event. Nothing has invigorated such action since the right for women to…Read more → 30 Days After the Women’s March on Washington
Click below to listen to the audio podcast: The Holman Rule and What Does it Mean for America? Hello and welcome to Day in Washington, your disability policy podcast. I’m your host Day Al-Mohamed working to make sure you stay…Read more → What is the Holman Rule and What Does it Mean for America?
Click below to listen to the audio podcast: Labor Overtime Rule and the New Administration. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) guarantees a minimum wage for 40 hours in a workweek and one and one-half times the employee’s…Read more → Latest on the #Labor #Overtime Rule and What it Means for People with #Disabilities
Click below to listen to the audio podcast: Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty. There are 32 states in America that allow the death penalty for certain crimes, but prohibit the punishment from being used on specific populations such as…Read more → Intellectual #Disability and the Death Penalty

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