What's New in Disability Activism?
If you’re the parent of a cerebral palsy child or a child with disability, it’s a good idea to stay up-to-date on legislative decisions that may affect your child’s education, health care, and future in general. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a great starting point to find out what’s being done for disability rights – and it’s a great starting point for becoming an activist for your child.
Below are some recent news and highlights from the disability community:
- Confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayer’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court begin on Monday, July 13, 2009. A coalition of disability groups has spoken out in support of Judge Sotomayer, who has a history of justly deciding disability cases.
- President Barack Obama nominated Alexa Posny for Assistant Secretary for Special Education and the Senate confirmed disability rights leader Kathy Martinez as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
- Representative Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2009, which seeks to ensure that Internet video and telecommunications are accessible to people with disability.
- July 26, 2009 marks the 19th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The AAPD plans to celebrate this landmark Act on July 22.
To learn more about cerebral palsy or disability activism, visit the AAPD website or United Cerebral Palsy.
