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• UTC scientists study whether toxins contribute to underweight births ...
This worries experts, because low birth weight babies are at increased risk for birth defects, breathing problems, infections, blindness or hearing losses, learning and developmental disabilities and premature death.
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There is broad consensus ... that people with psychiatric disabilities encountered enormous problems with general shelters, especially those run by the American Red Cross," the report said. But Red Cross officials disputed that assertion. "We help ...
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• Barriers still remain for disabled workers - U.S. business- msnbc.com
The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, yet the employment rate for those with disabilities has been nearly ...
• Disability rights law celebrates anniversary - Nightly News with Brian ...
Fifteen years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect, taking aim at widespread discrimination of people with disabilities. Advocates say ...

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» Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Non-profit voluntary agency dedicated to support of visually impaired Canadians. Includes information about its organization, services, news and events.
» Canadian Special Olympics - Provides sport training and competition for people with mental disabilities. Includes recent news and links to provincial chapters.
» Disability Management and Assessment Services - A disability management and assessment company with offices across Canada, offering a range of bilingual assessments, treatments, disability, vocational, legal and employer services.
» EQA Canada - Offers education about providing barrier-free access, with a detailed illustrated manual to improve accessibility for the handicapped.
» National Institute of Disability Management and Research - Committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research.
» The War Amps - Offers programs and services to amputees, their families and all Canadians. Includes donation information, an organization history and archived news releases.