2010 Newsletters

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January 2010

In this issue:

• Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy has been accepted into the American Documentary Showcase!
• Alice Elliott speaks at SVA's "Process and Style" Guest Lecture Series
• Rosa's Law has its first hearing to strike "mentally retarded" from federal lexicon
• Body & Soul and The Collector of Bedford Street to screen at the Reframing Reality Film Festival in Israel
• Find out how your state can commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the ADA!

February 2010

In this issue:

• End the "R-Word" Day is March 3. Pledge your support and spread the word!
• Diana & Kathy self-determination videos now on YouTube
• Alice screens the trailer of her upcoming doc, The Callicoon Center Band, in the town that provided the inspiration
• Diana will present at two upcoming conferences in early March
• The Campaign for Disability Employment presents the What Can You Do? PSAs

March 2010

In this issue:

• Larry Selman spoke at a mass rally held to support a financial bailout for St. Vincent's Hospital and his advocacy was covered by The Villager
• Diana Braun will be attending the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, DC and AAIDD's Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island
• Laura Hershey's article on Disaboom discusses health care reform and what it means for people with disabilities.
• The Arc of the United States is awarding grants to 45 local chapters of The Arc in support of an initiative to help youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy to screen at the Reframing Reality Disability Film Festival and the PacRim Conference on Disabilities