Access Press, Vol 14, Issue 10, October 10, 2003

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Ann L. Henry of the Minnesota Disability Law Center
Ann L Henry of the
Minnesota Disability
Law Center

THERE ARE CHAMPIONS

by Derek VanderVeen

Anne L. Henry of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be one in the first group of inductees to the Public Interest Hall of Fame, created by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Watch in 2003 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration to be held in Washington DC on October 9, 2003, to highlight those people who have made incredible investments in issues about which OMB Watch cares—government accountability, citizen participation, and social justice to name a few. . . . THERE ARE CHAMPIONS, by Derek VanderVeen

TAXPAYERS WITH DISABILITIES:
NOT AN OXYMORON

by Wendy S. Brower with contributions by Gary Smolik

Hiring and retaining qualified employees is a top priority for any business that wants to have a competitive advantage. Outdated attitudes toward the abilities of people with disabilities have kept two-thirds of us out of the game. However, more than 85% of businesses that have hired people with disabilities would encourage others to do likewise. . . . . TAXPAYERS WITH DISABILITIES: NOT AN OXYMORON, by Wendy S. Brower with contributions by Gary Smolik

 

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