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Criminalization of Children with Mental Illness

Posted on 09/06/2017 by Admin

New Ruderman Family Foundation white paper reveals how the road to prison starts in childhood A new white paper released by the Ruderman Family Foundation has revealed the daunting extent in which Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged ADA, crime, criminalization, mental illness, Non-apparent disabilities, Ruderman Foundation | Leave a reply

6 ADA Accessible National Parks to Visit This Summer

Posted on 05/15/2017 by Admin

If you are a nature lover and enjoy the great outdoors, then you should visit a few National Parks this summer. However, before you leave for your destination, make sure Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged Accessible, ADA, Congaree, Denali, Frederick Meijer Garden, National Parks, Rocky Mountain, Statue of LIberty, Summer, Travel, Yellowstone | Leave a reply

Disability Advocates take to Capitol Hill

Posted on 02/08/2017 by Admin

On February 2, nearly 200 professionals and volunteers for Jewish organizations around the country gathered on Capitol Hill for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD) – a day filled with insight Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Tagged #JDAIM17, ADA, Capitol Hill, disability, Inclusion, JDAD17, Washington DC | Leave a reply
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Heidelberg apartments are for adults with autism — and others

Posted on 08/23/2016 by Admin

Connections posted about the David Wright Apartments back in May of this year. If you missed the May 2nd deadline for applications have no fear, Applications are still being accepted Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information | Tagged ADA, affordable, autism, David Wright Apartments, housing, Special Needs | Leave a reply
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Connections Continues to Improve

Posted on 08/04/2016 by Admin

Some of you may have noticed over the past few weeks a few subtle and not so subtle changes to the appearance of the Connections blog. The most recent of Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Tagged accessibility, ADA, improved, Magen David, new, Star of David, updates | Leave a reply
Celebrating 26 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Jewish Woman Instrumental in Disability Rights Advocacy

Posted on 07/26/2016 by Admin

July 26, 2016 celebrates the 26th anniversary of the American’s with Disabilities Act. To celebrate this momentous day, 26 on 26, Connections would like to take a moment to thank Judith Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information | Tagged ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability.gov, Judith Heumann, Medtronic Courage Award, Rooted in Rights | Leave a reply

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