Disabled Voters Seek Independent Vote in November Election
Disabled voters have much to gain if touch-screen voting is approved for use in the November 2004 presidential election. But California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley's decertification of these electronic voting machines on April 30 could mean disabled voters have much to lose.

Fiesta Does More than Educate, It Empowers
Every year in California, as many as 4,000 Latino families benefit from the services provided by Fiesta Educativa, Inc., a non-profit organization aimed at assisting Latino families obtain services for their disabled children and educating them about their rights.

Service Dogs for Latinos with Disabilities
I often see students with disabilties who work with service dogs on the campus of the University of North Texas. Many of these individuals are English speaking Americans that communicate with their dogs in English.

Work Options for People with Disabilities in Oklahoma
There are millions of working-age people in the United States who have disabilities. We are individuals that have the potential and ability to become part of the workforce as employees, independent contractors or business owners. There is no doubt that with adequate support, people with disabilities can reach their goals.

Latinos & People with Disabilities on the Hill in Kansas
Toward the end of the legislative session in Kansas representatives vote on a variety of bills. Citizens use this as an opportunity to express their opinions "on the Hill." I had the opportunity to attend two events on the Hill in Kansas. The first was Hispanic Day on the Hill and the second was the Big Tent Coalition (BTC) Rally for disability rights.

Employment Opportunities for Disabled Youth - Marriott Foundation, Career Exploration Program
Many high school seniors send out college applications or consider work options after graduating high school. Many may have worked during the summers throughout their high school years or after school gaining work experience. Unfortunately for many disabled high school seniors who are transitioning out of school, employment may not be as easy to obtain.

World Institute on Disability Wins CFED Asset Innovators Award
In celebration of the Corporation For Enterprise Development's (now known simply as CFED) 25th Anniversary, for the first time five organizations or individuals were honored with the prestigious distinction of Asset Innovators.