International Collaborative Art Project - What is Disability?
Join people from around the world and send in a postcard documenting your interpretation of disability. Find the template
by
clicking here and create a visual representation of your experiences, impressions, and perceptions. The postcards will
be displayed during the 2010 VSA arts International Festival in Washington, DC. The only cost is a stamp! We're looking
for people of different cultures, ethnicities, geographic locations, and abilities. You do not have to consider yourself
an "artist" to participate. Deadline February 5, 2010.
Dozens Watch History as
Governor Strickland Signs SB 79
About 50 People were on Hand for the ceremonial signing of
Senate Bill 79, otherwise known as the "MRDD name change bill." Governor
Strickland officially signed the bill July 8, 2009 but held the
ceremonial signing in his office today, August 28, 2009. THe bill takes
effect on October 9- 90 days after the bill was signed.
OACB Executive Director Dan Ohler says, "This is an important date in
the history of Ohio. THis date ranks right up there with the formation
of County Boards of MR and the emancipation of people with developmental
disabilities. Many county boards have already taken steps to removed
mental retardation and MR from busses, buildings, official materials and
other things.
