Contents: Issue no. 20 September-October 2003
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International News & Views
European Disability Forum Issues Comprehensive Report on Development Cooperation
Stigma: Beliefs Determine Behavior
Disabling Conditions In South Asia: The Hidden Factors, With Implications For Leprosy
Budapest Center Cites Russia's Abuses of People Mental Disability
Astronaut Pedro Duque Will Take the Logo of the European Year of Persons with Disabilities into Space
The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information & Exchange
U.S. Presidential Candidates Kerry & Edwards Announce Disability Policies
Society for Disability Studies Announces Deadlines for Awards & Papers
Call For Papers: Confluence and Coalition in Community: Creating Dialogue within Disability Studies
Invitation to People with Disabilities to Participate in a Survey on use of Medical Equipment
The Disability Buzz
International Course on Disability & Rehabilitation Management
Iberoamerican Technical Cooperation Network celebrates its VII Conference in Mexico
Independent Living
A Cry is Sounded at the Asian Conference on Mental Retardation and Self-Advocate Activities in Japan
Israel Family Planning Association Addresses Sexuality Issues of Disabled People
The Road to Independent Living in the USA: an historical perspective and contemporary challenges
Japanese Survey Reveals Weak Supports for Life in the Community
Beitostølen Health sports Center in Norway: a pioneer rehabilitation institution, focusing on adapted physical activities
Pakistan: I can see changes coming now!
Rehabilitation Center Provides Support for Young, Disabled Palestinians
From Sweden: Independent Living Institute Newsletter, October 2003
Training of Personal Assistants for Persons with Disabilities in Argentina
Self-Help Groups for Japanese with Attention Deficit Disorders
Independent Living briefly
Access and Technology
Enhancing Historic European Environments: An Interview with Patrick Devlieger
Boarding Buses and Getting a Job: Civil Rights Missing in Action
Program Allows Persons with Disabilities to Use Computers without Using the Keyboard
Talking Tactile Map on Trial in Japan
European Efforts to Make Mobile Phones Easier to Use
Telephone Access for People with Speech Difficulties
America Online Announces Closed Captions for Streaming Media
Access & Technology briefly
Employment
The Australian Deaf Chamber of Commerce - Deafness No Handicap To Success
U.S. Notes Disability & Employment Month
International Labor Organization Establishes Code of Practice on Managing Disability in the Workplace
New ILO Disability Poster & News Website
At least 66% of Working Age Persons with Disabilities in Spain are Unemployed
World Bank Support of Disabled-Owned Businesses
Employment briefly
Governance & Legislation
Costa Rican Government Insurance Institution Includes Sign Language on its Publicity
Disabled Politicians & Policy Makers Address Popular Workshop on Governance
U.S. National Council on Disability Recommends Inclusive Foreign Policy
Perú: An example not to be followed
Arts & Media
Music for Deaf Persons
Media Representation of Canadians with Disabilities
Disability culture to take a giant leap
New Zealand Mental Illness Campaign Captures Awards
Women
Disabled women demand inclusion in UN Convention
Women briefly
Children & Youth
Inclusive Education In Armenia
Honduras Hosts Sub-regional Workshop on Education and Social Inclusion of Children and Adolescents with Disabilities
Landmine Survivors Network Reports on Dangers to Children
Russia: Education is Not Yet a Universal Right for Disabled Students
Children and Youth briefly
Resources & Book Reviews
Digital Disability: The social construction of disability in new media
International Spina Bifida Newsletter Launched
Disability News Websites
Spain: 50 Blind Persons Describe their Social Inclusion in a new book, "Con otra Mirada" (Another sight)
Resources briefly
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