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November-December 2006 News


I Want to Shine: Danzante arts program in Pennsylvania
A remarkable Latino arts program helps children with disabilities discover their talents. "I just wanted to dance," says Camille Erice with a shy smile. "And it grew and grew."  She’s talking about Danzante, an amazing Latino arts program that is literally accomplishing miracles.

Spanish Support Group for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, California
Brain Injury Support Groups can help individuals with brain injury and their loved ones cope and increase their knowledge about brain injury issues. However, the services for people with Traumatic Brain Injury in rural Monterey County were very limited, not to mention there were no support groups in Spanish.

The Drawback of Being Educated and Disabled: Personal Experiences
Education has been one of the most powerful forces in my life. It has been part of my life for as long as I could remember. My first teacher, my mother, always encouraged me to dream at an early age. My mother, like any other mother, always helped me to believe that I could do anything I set my mind on.

The Beauty of Denton, Texas through the Eyes of a Wheelchair User
As a resident of Denton, Texas and a wheelchair user, I am often faced with the challenge of trying to manage my life within a city that has limited employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. A number of rehabilitation specialists and higher education instructors have recommended that I chose another location to live and work, but I have declined such recommendations.

Disabled in Action, New York: One of the Oldest Disability Rights Groups in U.S
Disabled in Action (DIA) is a civil rights organization that has been fighting for equality for people with disabilities since 1970. According to their website, "We are committed to ending discrimination against people with disabilities, all disabilities. We fight to eliminate the barriers against people with disabilities. We want full equality in American society...