New England ADA Center
June Newsletter

Did you know?
There's a new research report on disability in New England! The report highlights disability in New England and in each state. To read the report, go to An Examination of Disability in New England by researcher Matthew Brault.

Learn and Laugh  with the New England ADA Center
On July 26th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM watch PJ Moynihan's new documentary short, 'Recovering Addiction'. Also, laugh with one of Boston's top comedians Amy Tee as she presents chemical-free comedy, taking self-help to hilarious new heights.

For more event details click here.

2nd Annual Disability Pride Maine Celebration
The Disability Pride Celebration will be held in Capitol Park, July 20th with a rain date of August 3rd. Parking is available on Capitol Street near the DOT facility.

For details on Disability Rights Maine click here.

Save the Date: ADA Day, July 24th, Boston, Massachusetts
Boston's ADA Day Celebration will be held this year on Tuesday, July 24th, from 12-2, on Boston City Hall Plaza. This free event is open to all.

Click here for more details.
Photo source: Google open source image.

New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Disability (GCD) launched its Hello Campaign 
The Hello Campaign intends to give away 288 (re-purposed) phones - for free. GCD Executive Director Chuck Saia explained, "The Secretary of State had an inventory of unique phones, lightly used, left over from recent elections. Federal monies paid for these, which allowed those with disabilities to vote. Having fulfilled their purpose, the equipment was offered to the GCD. Phones will be given on a first come first served basis.

Go to www.nh.gov/disability for application and details.
The Hello Campaign looks to re-purpose  phones to state residents. Image source: courtesy photo..

The Massachusetts Office on Disability's 2018 Disability Summit
Please join us on Friday, October 5, 2018 for our fourth annual summit. We are underway in assembling a program that will address various topics, including: healthcare, employment, addiction, and state services.  Summit 2018 will be held at a new venue, Partners Healthcare at Assembly Row in Somerville.

To register click here.
Photo VGo robot. Photo source: Google open source image

National News
"The Truth About Opioids" Campaign Launches Nationwide
It's been a busy spring with the launch of a new compelling  campaign. One release "The Truth About Opioids" features a powerful true story, which sheds light on a crisis gripping America.

Photo source: thetruth.com.

Lawsuit: Washington Jail Must Provide Addiction Treatment
The Washington state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sued a county sheriff's office to force it to provide opiate-withdrawal medication to prisoners, rather than requiring them to go cold turkey. The case could have national implications.

Image source: file photo.

Comment Opportunity: Traveling by Air with Service Animals
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on amending its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on transportation of service animals. Comments can be submitted through July 9, 2018.
 

Click here to learn more about participating.
Image source: file photo.

Research Project on Non-Traditional Employment of People with Disabilities
Georgia Tech is conducting a project to understand the experiences of people with disabilities within non-traditional work, such as temping, contracting, and freelancing. The goal of our project is to understand "non-traditional" job experiences among persons with disabilities.


Class Action Suit Claims Stanford Kicking Out Mentally Disabled Students
Like many American universities, Stanford is struggling to support its growing student population dealing with issues like depression, substance abuse and mental health disabilities.  Students say the university is failing woefully. Rather than supporting disabled students with its world-class medical facilities and resources, students claim Stanford is pushing them out the door.

Image source: Google open source images.

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