www.northeastcenter.com Northeast Center for Special CareNortheast Center for Special Care - The latest news and information about brain injury, spinal cord injury, respiratory, ventilator care, rehabilitation and health care<br /> <br /> Visit us on the web www.northeastcenter.com<br /> <br />Disability Issues Bill introduced NEW ZEALAND- July 2, 2008 Disability Issues Bill will enable New Zealand to ratify UN Convention The Disability (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Bill was introduced to Parliament today.http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00037.htm Disability Action Accesses New Building NEW ZEALAND- July 2, 2008 Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson will unveil CCS Disability Actions new Christchurch building on Friday 4 July at 3pm. The new building at Lichfield Street is far more disability-friendly than the previous branch office.http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00010.htm Student to compete in track trials, from wheelchair NORTH CAROLINA- July 2, 2008 High school student Jill Moore skis, rides horses, water skis and scuba dives. Shes also on pace to get scholarship offers in track and basketball. And she does it from a wheelchair. VIDEO LINK.http://www.wcnc.com/localsports/stories/wcnc-070108-jillmoore_noTC.1432e3d8.html OUTCOMES - The Northeast Center for Special Care online newsletter SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE- July 2, 2008 Subscribe for FREE and receive our regular mailings with information about brain injury, spinal cord injury, respiratory care, and more.http://www.northeastcenter.com/outcomes_northeast_center_newsletter.htm McCartney urges Paralympics funding UK- July 2, 2008 Sir Paul McCartney is urging people to donate funds to support Paralympic athletes.http://www.flintshirestandard.co.uk/latest-entertainment-news/McCartney-urges-Paralympics-... Lakeridge Place Celebrates 4th With Wheelchair Parade TEXAS- July 2, 2008 A wheelchair parade kicked off the event for the 74 residents and their families. Along with all the festivities, today was the first time members were formally introduced to their new executive director, Donna Cecil.http://texomashomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=9001 Legislation targets disability coverage- July 2, 2008 The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect in 1990 to give people with disabilities equal rights. While this law was passed to help people with disabilities gain equal treatment in employment, state and local government and public accommodations, the courts have narrowed the definition of disability to the point where people are being denied the protection they deserve. In an attempt to restore some of the rights that have been taken away, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., among...http://www.masslive.com/news/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-3/1214896541301800.xml&co... Thandile prepares for Beijing adventure SOUTH AFRICA- July 2, 2008 POLIO survivor Thandile Zonke of Border, a member of the SA Wheelchair basketball squad, has every reason to be the proudest sportsman in South Africa. Last month his name was announced among a 12-man basketball squad selected for the South African Paralympics team for Beijing, China, in September.http://www.dispatch.co.za/article.aspx?id=219796 Aid for the disabled: RM500 allowance closer to the mark MALAYSIA- July 2, 2008 IT is most thoughtful and timely of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen to raise the qualifying ceiling for the disabled in order to obtain their monthly workers' allowance so that they can better cope with the rising cost of living.http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Letters/2282309/Article/index_html Magic' camp for disabled ARIZONA- July 2, 2008 The week-long camp - "Magical Possibilities for Youth with Disabilities" - culminated with a rousing stage rendition of "The Jungle Book" to the delight of family members and friends.http://www.fhtimes.com/times/070208/magic.html |