Special Education and Latinos - Part Two "A Puerto Rican Perspective"
Though Puerto Rico is part of the United States, the special education system in Puerto Rico is distinct from the one in the United States. Ms. Nayda Reyes, MSW, who teaches at an elementary school in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, told Proyecto Visión about the special education program at her school.

State of the State: People with Disabilities in United States
Earlier this year the U.S. Census Bureau issued a briefing entitled 'Disability Status: 2000' that summarizes the findings of the questions relating to disability included in the 2000 Census.

No Way to Demand Rights When People with Disabilities are Disenfranchised
On the first Tuesday in November, Americans in every state exercise a right that only is available in democratic societies. This right is voting.

California Conference Attracts Hundreds to Talk Disability, Train for Employment
On October 7-8 the California Department of Rehabilitation, Employment Development Department, California Workforce Investment Board and the World Institute on Disability hosted a statewide disability employment symposium in Oakland, California.

From Impossible to Accessible: My Experience with Doctors and Disability Awareness
I used to dread going to the optometrist for my annual exam, but not anymore. My optometrist made his practice accessible, and that made a big difference for me and other people with disabilities who visit him.

Deaf Children Experience "Day of the Dead" at the Oakland Museum
Walking into the Oakland Museum's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit, the brightly lit candles and colorful flowers on the "ofrendas" (altars) immediately steal one's attention.

Consumer Appreciation Day, Harlem Style
On August 27, 2003 the Harlem Independent Living Center (HILC) celebrated the Center's success by celebrating job seekers. The day included image enhancement consultations and group discussions about job readiness.

Get to Know Visión's New Freelance Writers
Earlier this year Proyecto Visión distributed a call for freelance writers. The project sought out to hire several disabled Latino writers to report on a variety of topics about Latinos with disabilities and employment for the newsletter and website.