[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fwd: AAPD Disability Weekly 5/2

[Carlos Montas]

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> Date: May 2, 2014 at 2:00:41 PM EDT
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> Subject: AAPD Disability Weekly 5/2
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> Happening at AAPD
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> Senate hearing discusses law enforcement and people with disabilities
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> AAPD published a press release on the Senate hearing on Tuesday which addressed the need to train law enforcement on how to better interact with people with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. Patty Saylor, mother of Ethan Saylor who died at the hands of law enforcement officers in a movie theater last year, testified as a witness on the panel, along with experts from law enforcement and a mental health advocate.
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> New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission voted to enact a 30 cent accessibility surcharge
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> In a hearing on Wednesday, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission voted to enact a 30 cent surcharge in a plan to make 50 percent of all New York City cabs wheelchair accessible by the year 2020. The surcharge will apply to all taxicab rides beginning in the year 2015 in order to fund the purchase and conversion of accessible cabs. AAPD lauded the move as an important step in the right direction, and looks forward to the day when 100 percent of taxis are accessible.
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> Mark's Weekly Message: Young people with disabilities murdered by those they trust most
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> Mark's Weekly Message addresses the five young people with disabilities who were murdered by their parents within the past two weeks. Mark calls out the media on their sympathetic portrayals of the murderers which paint a picture that vastly lowers expectations for people with disabilities and creates unnecessary prejudice. 
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> Tickets are now available for the 2014 ADA Celebration on July 23, 2014 at The Rooftop of 101 Constitution Ave, NW in Washington, DC. Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and reflect on the accomplishments of our community in the twenty-four years since the ADA was passed.
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> In the News
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> Tania Clarence charged with murder of her three disabled children. 
> The Guardian (4/24)
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> Neighbor: Mom in Mesa murder-suicide devoted to daughter. AZ Central (4/23)
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> Murder-suicide of B.C. autistic teen by his mother reignites debate over caregiver support. National Post (4/25)
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> FDA May Ban Shock Devices Used On Those With Special Needs. Disability Scoop (4/25)
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> Mother testifies before Senate panel about son’s death at Frederick deputies’ hands. The Washington Post (4/29)
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> NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission adds 30-cent surcharge to fund wheelchair-accessible cabs. New York Daily News (4/30)
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