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-- In the News!

Sean Forbes Paves The Way For Deaf Musicians - NPR
"Def" has been a part of hip-hop lexicon since the early 1980s, but for Sean Forbes, it means something different. The 28-year-old from suburban Detroit has been deaf since he was a baby but says that hasn't stopped him from making music. August 8th, 2010.
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Blockbuster Settles Disabilities Case - Seattle Times

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Blockbuster Inc. designed to ensure equal access at more than 3,000 Blockbuster retail stores for disabled customers who use service animals. July 19th, 2010.
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Seattle Artist Included in Smithsonian Exhibition - Seattle Times

Jesse Hingman, a Seattle painter with paraplegia, is featured at the Smithsonian’s VSA (Very Special Arts) International Arts Festival — the world's largest collection of works by artists with disabilities. July 17th, 2010.
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Seattle Children's PlayGarden is Designed for Fun of all Kinds - Seattle Times
The Seattle Children's PlayGarden is the dream of Liz Bullard, a speech and language pathologist who tirelessly raised private money to create a place for children of all abilities to play outdoors safely. July 17th, 2010
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City of Milton to Improve Access for Disabled to Settle Discrimination Case - Seattle Times
The city of Milton has agreed to upgrade its parks and improve access for the disabled to recreational activities and the city's annual parade, settling a discrimination complaint filed years ago with the Department of Justice. July 14th, 2010
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Shelton Couple Debuts Autism iPhone Application - ConnPost
Dan and Terry Tedesco launch iPrompts – an application that uses images rather than voice or text to communicate. September 1, 2009
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Deaf-Blind Communicator - Seattle Times
New technology from Humanware uses Braille to facilitate communication between Deaf-Blind and hearing individuals. August 12, 2009
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Condo Accessibilty Remodel in Pioneer Square - Seattle Times
Karen Braitmayer of Studio Pacifica and Carol Sundstrom of Rom Architecture team up to make this urban loft stylish, green and accessible. August 7, 2009
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Blind Artists Showcase Their Work - Seattle Times
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library in Seattle hosted its first art show; It's important for patrons to showcase their work, and for sighted people who aren't aware of the breadth of the capabilities of the blind. October 22, 2009
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Fight Hearing Loss with High-Tech Hearing Aids -- The News Tribune
Boomers regain control: Ears exposed to more racket than ever. New technology has produced more effective and less visible devices to improve hearing. October 5, 2009
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Hear Well in a Noisy World - Consumer Reports

Think you need hearing aids? Learn what you need to know in this well researched article from Consumer Reports.

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Equity eNewsletter - World Institute on Disability
The World Institute on Disability’s Equity Newsletter provides timely tips on benefits planning, credit issues and economic opportunity for people with disabilities.

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