http://www.wid.org daily 1 2006-12-27T04:11:02Z http://www.wid.org/sam-simon-chairman-of-amplify-public-affairs-and-vice-chair-of-wids-board-of-directors-to-receive-inaugural-frank-bowe-award Samuel Simon, Vice-Chair of WID's Board of Directors, received the inaugural Frank Bowe Award in recognition of his contribution to the development of disability policy in telecommunications. The award was given on June 5th at the University Club at Hofstra University following a Disability Leadership and Policy Summit. No publisher jennifer News 2008-07-18T22:21:28Z News Article http://www.wid.org/bruce-curtis-travels-to-iraq-to-train-disability-ngos-in-advocacy-strategies Bruce Curtis is used to dealing with obstacles - stairs in front of a door, uneven spots in a sidewalk, telephones that need dialing... No publisher jennifer INTL international development News 2008-05-10T00:34:13Z News Article http://www.wid.org/wid-releases-ground-breaking-manual-on-work-incentives-and-benefits State and federal rules on access to health coverage and benefits can bewilder even a Ph.D. Some programs, like Social Security disability benefits, have thousands of pages of laws and regulations governing them. Every program has its own unique set of rules on interaction with other programs. The resulting confusion can have a devastating impact on people using more than one program or contemplating a return to work. What can state agencies and other organizations do to help people with disabilities navigate this network and improve their lives? In a groundbreaking new manual—Work Incentives Information Services: Developing a State-Focused Training and Technical Assistance Center—the California Work Incentives Initiative (CWII) at the World Institute on Disability (WID) presents a clear blueprint on how to establish a technical assistance and training center (“TA Center”) addressing these issues. No publisher jennifer News CWII Publication disability benefits 2008-03-03T03:21:29Z News Article http://www.wid.org/wid-researcher-marsha-saxton-to-present-irving-kenneth-zola-memorial-lecture Marsha Saxton, researcher at the World Institute on Disability and lecturer in the UC Berkeley Disability Studies program, presented this year's Irving Kenneth Zola Memorial Lecture at Brandeis University in the Boston area on March 31, 2008. Irving Kenneth Zola was a much beloved leader in the disability studies movement from the early 70's until his death in 1995. A contemporary of Ed Roberts, Irv, in his capacities as medical sociologist and disability rights activist was particularly interested in the relationship between patients and doctors, and the interaction between the medical system and disability issues. No publisher jennifer News research HALTS health care access 2008-05-10T00:27:43Z News Article http://www.wid.org/wid-and-american-red-cross-partner-to-provide-innovative-training-to-better-assist-those-with-disabilities WID and the American Red Cross announced on October 10, 2007 the creation of an innovative national training, awareness and action program to help Red Cross staff and volunteers better serve people with disabilities during disasters. The specialized training program will be funded through a grant from the Verizon Foundation. “The American Red Cross is committed to providing the best service possible by constantly learning and building on its over 100 years of providing disaster relief," said Harold Brooks, chief executive officer of the organization’s Bay Area Chapter. "The American Red Cross trains staff and volunteers to respond to almost 75,000 disasters annually. This grant from Verizon is much appreciated and will help people with disabilities through this collaboration with the World Institute on Disability,” Brooks said. No publisher jennifer News 2008-03-21T18:43:03Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/wid-executive-director-named-to-board-of-u-s-institute-of-peace-sworn-in-by-former-supreme-court-justice-sandra-day-oconnor Six new members of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace were sworn in by former Associate Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on September 20, including Kathleen Martinez, appointed in recognition of her expertise in working with disability groups in post-conflict countries such as Ethiopia, South Africa, Namibia, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. In addition WID is working in the Caucasus to demonstrate how disability can be an often overlooked bridge to conflict resolution. Martinez is the first disability rights expert to be appointed to this board. No publisher jennifer News 2008-03-03T03:37:21Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/celebrating-a-disability-rights-milestone-ed-roberts-504-victory-speech This the text of a speech by Ed Roberts, one of WID’s founders, at the 504 sit-in victory rally in San Francisco, April 30, 1977. We have chosen to reprint it to commemorate the 30th anniversary of this landmark event. Ed’s speech captures his spirit, his vision and his commitment to the disability rights movement that was then in its infancy. The San Francisco sit-in, still the longest such action in a U.S. federal building, was part of a national cross-disability protest to force the Carter administration to sign regulations to enable the enforcement of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The provision made it illegal for any federal agency, federal contractor or other entity receiving public funds to discriminate against anyone "solely by reason of ...handicap." No publisher jennifer News 2007-06-05T14:27:27Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/save-the-date-2007-ever-widening-circle-to-feature-josh-blue-and-the-goodfellas The 9th Annual Ever Widening Circle, our annual gala celebrating disability community and culture by featuring world-class performers with disabilities, will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 7:00-9:30pm in the main ballroom of the Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California. Sponsored by WID and Culture! Disability! Talent! (CDT), this year's event will headline comedian Josh Blue, 2006 winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, and feature the musical styling of vocalist and pianist Slau. (photo by Crystal Allen) No publisher jennifer Ever Widening Circle News 2007-10-09T21:48:50Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/senators-keynote-focuses-on-challenges-confronting-latino-population-in-u-s National Forum on Employment Issues & Latinos with Disabilities Miami to Host Sixth Annual Bridges to Employment Conference June 13-15 No publisher admin Bridges to Employment News employment PV Hispanic/Latino 2008-07-18T23:14:07Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/interview-with-kathy-martinez On December 16, 2006, WID Executive Director Kathy Martinez was interviewed on "Workin' It," a weekly, one-hour radio show focusing on working life in the U.S. hosted by actress/author/political activist Jackie Guerra. Martinez was invited to discuss her personal experience as well as employment for people with disabilities. The interview aired on 47 radio stations in 27 states. No publisher admin News 2007-03-21T18:32:19Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/db101-launches-benefits-to-work-calculator-online Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) at the World Institute on Disability has built online benefits calculators for people with disabilities, their families, as well as service providers and the employers who work with them. They are available at www.disabilitybenefits101.org/planning/. No publisher admin News CWII DB101 2007-04-13T20:59:18Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/new-tools-and-new-rules-2007-1 Seamless access to health care is a complicated but upfront quality of life issue for people with disabilities. While gaining independence is at the core of the struggle for affordable, accessible health care, many people find health care programs available to people with disabilities hard to work with. Read this article to learn more about policy for the 250% Working Disabled Program and new calculator tools. No publisher ginny disability benefits health care access employment advocacy health care CWII DB101 News Medi-Cal California Working Disabled 2007-08-08T19:45:42Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/event-to-introduce-world-institute-on-disability-wid-projects-and-new-leadership-held-in-washington-d-c On March 7th 2006, the East Coast board members of the World Institute on Disability (WID) held a briefing and reception for 50 Washington D.C. based colleagues on the organization's projects and leadership. Board members Sam Simon of Issue Dynamics, Inc., Patrick Gaston of the Verizon Foundation, and Susan Mazrui of Cingular Wireless, all leaders in information technology initiatives for Americans with disabilities, hosted the event. No publisher admin News EQUITY EQUITY special section EQUITY April 2006 ATA 2007-02-07T21:21:17Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/wid-welcomes-new-board-chair In January, WID welcomed Martin B. Schulter as the new Chair of WID's Board of Directors. "As the new Chair of WID's board, Marty brings to WID a great combination of disability advocate, business acumen and a respected leader in higher education," said WID's Executive Director, Kathy Martinez. Prior to becoming Chair in 2006, Mr. Schulter previously served as Vice-Chair from 2003 to 2006 and has been a board member since 2001. No publisher admin News 2007-02-07T21:21:25Z News Article http://www.wid.org/news/fifth-annual-bridges-conference-to-take-place-may-31-june-2-in-san-antonio-national-forum-about-employment-issues-latinos-with-disabilities Proyecto Visión's annual Bridges to Employment Conference will take place June 13-15 in Miami, Florida at the Radisson Miami hotel. It is the premiere event on employment and Latinos with disabilities in the United States. Each year recruiters, vocational experts and jobseekers from around the country convene to participate in trainings and exchanges on occupational issues, and collaborate to increase job opportunities for Latinos with disabilities. No publisher admin Bridges to Employment News employment PV Hispanic/Latino 2007-06-12T15:35:17Z News Article