Kennedy Center to showcase Artists with Disabilities
Artists with disabilities from around the world will convene in June of 2010 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the largest ever showcase of their work.
The festival will feature comedians, theater, musical acts and an art exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution, to mark the center's 2009-2010 season. It also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Organizers said they hope the International VSA arts Festival will help change perceptions of disabilities by highlighting what people can accomplish, despite their challenges.
Handicapped Plates easier to Seek
It's now easier to apply for handicapped plates and placards. The application process used to be handled by the DMV Trenton headquarters. But now can be processed through any of the 45 DMV agencies statewide. Previous applicants for plates or plackards had to mail an application to Trenton where the request was reviewed and processed.
Medicaid Reductions & People with Disabilities
As the economy continues to dramatically impact on State budgets, Medicaid expenditures will come under attack. Here are some suggestions advocates might wish to consider. I think it is
