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Vulnerability Indexes, Homelessness, and Disability - 0 views

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disability homelessness politics economics socialwork socialjustice mental illness

shared by Sarah Eeee on 29 Dec 10 - No Cached

Sarah Eeee on 29 Dec 10

Looks at services being devised/piloted to assist the long-term homeless (approximately 1/3 of all homeless folks). Individuals in this population tend to have physical and/or mental disabilities. These issues demonstrate the inextricability of disability issues from broader socioeconomic concerns like urban poverty and homelessness.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Looks at services being devised/piloted to assist the long-term homeless (approximately 1/3 of all homeless folks). Individuals in this population tend to have physical and/or mental disabilities. These issues demonstrate the inextricability of disability issues from broader socioeconomic concerns like urban poverty and homelessness.</div>

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Do unemployed blind/visually impaired/physcially disabled persons resent those with job... - 0 views

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shared by The Ravine / Joseph Dunphy on 01 Apr 09 - Cached

The Ravine / Joseph Dunphy on 01 Apr 09

WARNING: profanity present at the other side of this link. Somebody changes the subject, but talks about how the disabled are treated, doing so with righteous anger. Good. I wish more people would.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WARNING: profanity present at the other side of this link. Somebody changes the subject, but talks about how the disabled are treated, doing so with righteous anger. Good. I wish more people would.</div>

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Senators Pryor, Kerry Propose Equal Internet Access For Disabled - 0 views

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shared by Eric G. Young on 18 May 10 - Cached

Eric G. Young on 18 May 10

On May 5, 2010, Senators Mark Pryor (AR) and John Kerry (MA) introduced the "Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act" (S. 3304). Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, both from North Dakota, also co-sponsored the bill.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On May 5, 2010, Senators Mark Pryor (AR) and John Kerry (MA) introduced the "Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act" (S. 3304). Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, both from North Dakota, also co-sponsored the bill.</div>

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Obama is Scamming the Disabled - John Ransom - Townhall Finance Conservative Columnists... - 0 views

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obama SCAMMING disabled

shared by Joe La Fleur on 12 May 12 - No Cached

Obama wants disabled Veterans to pay for their medical - YouTube - 0 views

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obama wants disabled veterans pay medical

shared by Joe La Fleur on 06 Aug 12 - No Cached

Petition | Registered California voters: Reject the SEIU-UHW ballot initiative requirin... - 0 views

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shared by Blane Beckwith on 30 Nov 13 - No Cached

Blane Beckwith on 30 Nov 13

Stop SEIU from taking over the lives of California's disabled and seniors. We must be the ones to train and supervise the people who do care giving.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Stop SEIU from taking over the lives of California's disabled and seniors. We must be the ones to train and supervise the people who do care giving.</div>

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Grilling to get tough over 'gays' in ranks - 0 views

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shared by John StGeorge on 10 Feb 11 - No Cached

may take effect only after the president, defense secretary and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certify that plans have been made to minimizing disruption and mitigating damage to morale and readiness.
- John StGeorge on 10 Feb 11
  
  This is an admission against interest that there will be disruption and damage to morale and readioness.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an admission against interest that there will be disruption and damage to morale and readioness.</div>
  
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The report noted that even during a Jan. 28 briefing on plans moving forward on the change, one military expert said, "I think if something unforeseen arises, it's important to understand that each of the service chiefs – we'll do an assessment every two weeks.
- John StGeorge on 10 Feb 11
  
  Reassessment every two weeks indicates an anticipation of many "unforeseen" issues arising from the get go.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Reassessment every two weeks indicates an anticipation of many "unforeseen" issues arising from the get go.</div>
  
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no House hearings at all on the findings of a Pentagon report on the subject
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"If servicemembers become infected with HIV due to military blood transfusions or the failuire of an HIV-positive partner to admit HIV-positive status, will that be considered a service-related disability eligible for long-term medical care?"
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Epilepsy Fdn.-Michigan Man Arrested During Seizure - 0 views

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police abuse misconduct brutality disabled abuse of power

shared by The Ravine / Joseph Dunphy on 28 Mar 09 - Cached

The Ravine / Joseph Dunphy on 28 Mar 09

Another great moment in modern American law enforcement. Man gets bludgeoned and tasered by the police for having an epileptic seizure.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Another great moment in modern American law enforcement. Man gets bludgeoned and tasered by the police for having an epileptic seizure.</div>

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