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| Tim Benjamin, Editor There
has been lots of talk at the Capitol this legislative session--and little
action. We have heard lots of discussion about gambling, stadiums,
light rail, and the positive and negative financial and social impacts
of these on our communities. Personally, I think any action that would
bring in jobs that offered good salary and benefits to the lower middle
class and people with disabilities would be a good first step. We are
the population that really needs the income and would spend the money
to catch up or get ahead, which in turn would stimulate the state tax
revenues. Most likely the entire legislature wants this too, but for
their own community or party. . .
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Disability Culture Is There Truly A Disability Culture? by Michael Cohn Disability
– To disqualify legally; to make unable to perform by or as if by illness,
injury, or malfunction. Culture – The act of developing
by education and training; refinement of intellectual and artistic taste;
a particular form or stage of civilization; a society characterized
by such a culture.Community – A body of people living
in the same place under the same laws; society at large; joint ownership;
similarity, likeness. . . .
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Disability Technology Living with Attention Deficit Disorder by Jeni Mundl Individuals
with attention deficit disorder, commonly called ADD, or attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, commonly called ADHD, often struggle with everyday
activities which may lead to detrimental behaviors and decreased academic
performance. The person may experience peer rejection and engage in
a broad array of disruptive behaviors. Their academic and social difficulties
have long-term, far-reaching . . . . |
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