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Government of Canada Helps People With Disabilities in Yarmouth Develop Job Skills YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - People with disabilities will get help preparing for jobs as a result of the Government of Canada's support for the West Nova Inclusive Employment Society. Mr. Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. www.marketwire.com
Disabilities Act in action after twenty years The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into legislature on July 26, 1990. Twenty years later, business owners say meeting ADA standards can be very expensive, especially in older buildings. Disabled people in our area say it's worth every penny. www.wrdw.com
Veterans with disabilities thrive at business boot camp LOS ANGELES - Sgt. Neil Avant was headed to a meeting with businessmen in Baghdad last year when a man wearing women's clothes with explosives hidden underneath blew himself up. www.tennessean.com
New Santa Monica Web portal launched for disability resource information The City of Santa Monicas Human Services Division and Disabilities Commission have launched Accessible Santa Monica, the citys new disability resources Web portal, at www.smgov.net/accessiblesm/. www.argonautnewspaper.com
Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA --(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Mr. Greg Kerr, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an important announcement for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia. www.marketwire.com
Executive Order to Increase Federal Employment of Workers with Disabilities (7/28) After celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), President Obama signed an executive order that aims to increase federal employment of individuals with disabilities. hr.blr.com
DAWN ANFUSO: Goodwill Industries a model for disabled worker programs One of the first major topics I covered at the human resources magazine where I started my journalism career was the enactment of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. www.dailybreeze.com
Americans with Disabilities Act hits the 20 year mark It's been 20 years since President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. Even today the law continues to impact peoples lives. www.kndu.com
Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Toronto TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Ground was broken today for 62 new affordable rental homes for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Toronto. The project received more than $7.4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. www.marketwire.com
Adair County SB 40 DD Board announces new services The Adair County Senate Bill 40 Developmental Disabilities Board is pleased to announce it will begin providing Targeted Case Management services for persons with developmental disabilities in Adair, Sullivan, Putnam, Schuyler and Scotland Counties on September 1, 2010. www.heartlandconnection.com
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