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Free Windows 98 Giveaway from Microsoft... United Nations
International Disabled Persons Day.... Mainstream/Ragged Edge
Disability Media Conference... Legal Resources for Education of Kids
with Disabilities... Disabled Rock Band gets song from "Artist
Formerly Known As Prince"... Hartford Ski Spectacular Preview. To
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MICROSOFT NAMED DECEMBER CORPORATION OF THE MONTH!
Please Visit http://www.microsoft.com/enable
This Sunday, December 6, "On A Roll – Talk Radio on Life &
Disability" profiles Microsoft, its December Corporation of the
Month. "On A Roll" is a nationally syndicated live weekly radio talk
show on disability lifestyle issues that airs on the Talk America
Radio Network each Sunday at 9:05 PM Eastern Time. For a list of
affiliate stations and for instructions on live Internet listening,
visit the "On A Roll" web site at http://www.onarollradio.com.
This week’s show will include a special announcement to the
disability community from Microsoft, interviews with key Microsoft
people about the importance of accessibility and what the company is
doing to ensure that its products are usable by everyone, and we'll be
giving away free Windows 98 Upgrades to callers! Call in during the
show, answer a simple question and you win! This Sunday, December 6
at 9:05 PM Eastern Time -- call 1-800-298-8255.
Because a computer can be a powerful tool for enabling people to
work, create and communicate in ways that might otherwise be difficult
or impossible, Microsoft has made a corporate commitment to produce
accessible software and to raise awareness of assistive technology.
For more information about Microsoft Accessibility, visit
http://www.microsoft.com/enable
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS - THURSDAY
The United Nations observes annually, on 3 December, the International
Day of Disabled Persons. The theme for the observance of the Day in
1998 at United Nations Headquarters is "Arts, Culture and Independent
Living".
The theme for 1998 reflects a number of priority concerns of the
World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, its
"equalization of opportunities" objective in particular. The World
Programme urges, for instance, that Governments, which have not
already done so, ensure that persons with disabilities have
opportunities to utilize their creative, artistic and intellectual
potential to the enrichment of society as a whole. The Programme also
encourages Governments: to provide services to enable persons with
disabilities to live as independently as possible; to promote
opportunities for persons with disabilities to establish, develop and
manage such services; and to adopt policies and establish structures
and services that ensure equal opportunities for productive and
gainful employment by people with disabilities in open markets.
DISABILITY MEDIA CONFERENCE
Mainstream Magazine and Ragged Edge (formerly Disability Rag)
Magazine are holding a national meeting next May (1999) for disability
activists and advocates concerned about "our national media problem:"
Disability issues -- from our perspective -- are not heard or
discussed in the national media. Other minority groups are routinely
asked their views on public issues. Not
us. Why not? The meeting will be held May 21- 23, 1999 in Louisville,
KY. The cost: $200 per person, plus hotel ($89 a night) and airfare.
Continental breakfast and lunch provided. For complete registration
information go to http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com
COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES CONFERENCE
On A Roll host Greg Smith will deliver the keynote address at the
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Annual Conference in
San Diego, California, on January 29-31, 1999, at the DoubleTree
Hotel/Mission Valley. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
(COPAA) is an independent, grassroots initiative to improve
educational opportunities for children with disabilities. COPAA
members consist of attorneys who represent children with disabilities,
non-attorney advocates, and parents of children with disabilities;
participation is not available to persons employed by schools or
attorneys representing them. COPAA is focusing on improving the
quality and quantity of legal resources and information available to
parents of children with disabilities. Complete information about
COPAA and the 2nd Conference is available at COPAA's website:
http://www.copaa.net.
If you would like to schedule Greg Smith to speak at any event in
1999, call him at 937-767-1838 or e-mail [log in to unmask]
VAN GOGH SONG BY THE FORMER "PRINCE" AVAILABLE ON THE NET
Van Gogh, an Atlanta based rock band featuring two wheelchair using
brothers have published a new CD called "Van Gogh" This new CD
features a song written by the "Artist Formerly Known As Prince," who
learned about the two brothers and their musical group from the
Coalition of Disabled Musicians and an Internet search. To order your
CD, visit www.vangoghmusic.com.
THE HARTFORD - NOVEMEBER CORPORATION OF THE MONTH SPONSORS SKI
SPECTACULAR!
Next week, December 6 - 13th are the dates for The Hartford's Ski
Spectacular, the largest winter sports festival of its kind in the
United States in Breckenridge, Colorado. Organized by Disabled Sports
USA (DSUSA), skiers of all levels and abilities, including blind
skiers, mono-skiers, and amputee skiers, participate in a variety of
events. The highlight of the week-long event is giant slalom races for
members of the United States Disabled Ski Team. The top racers advance
to the U.S. Disabled Ski Championships. There are also training camps
for youngsters with disabilities and people new to the sport.
Please visit the web sites of On A Roll's sponsors
Microsoft -- December 1998 Corporation of the Month
http://www.microsoft.com/enable
The Hartford -- November 1998 Corporation of the Month
http://www.thehartford.com/breakaway
Action Storm Series Power Chairs -- http://www.invacare.com
Enable Magazine -- http://www.enable-magazine.com/
American Association of People with Disabilities --
http://www.aapd-dc.org
Easy Stand -- Our bodies were made to stand --
http://www.easystand.com/
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