Friday, September 9, 2016

News from UMAMD, 9/9/16

Another in the NYT series on disability:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/02/well/family/when-the-barriers-arent-just-physical.html

From the social principles: From the Social Principles: We claim all economic systems to be under the judgment of God no less than other facets of the created order. Therefore, we recognize the responsibility of governments to develop and implement sound fiscal and monetary policies that provide for the economic life of individuals and corporate entities and that ensure full employment and adequate incomes with a minimum of inflation.
Article about disability minimum wage:
https://www.thenation.com/article/people-with-disabilities-minimum-wage/

Rape culture and disability
https://psmag.com/rape-culture-and-disability-319e001ce3c2#.6kup6zkul

One of a series of blog posts about growing up disabled in church
http://toniasays.blogspot.com/2016/09/lets-talk-about-faith-part-14-mental.html

Take action to save the ADA
http://www.aapd.com/take-action-to-save-the-ada/
     

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