Disabilities Act Passes
First Hurdle
by Joel Ulland and John Tschida
A key component of the Minnesotans
with Disabilities Act of 2005 won unanimous approval from the House
Health Policy and Finance Committee Feb. 24, 2004.
The proposal, a comprehensive
package of health care policy and funding improvements for those
with physical, developmental and mental health conditions, was
praised by both Republicans and Democrats ... read
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Why Not Laugh At Disability?
by Michael Cohn
What is the definition of
laughter? The audible response to something humorous or an uncomfortable
nervous reaction.
Often society tells people
it is taboo to laugh at people with disabilities. I happen to disagree
with this concept, for as a person with a disability, I laugh at
myself and others with disabilities in appropriate circumstances.
I am not laughing at the disability ... read
more about laughing >
