Good Day Members,

Being July is upon us, I'm sending out a special newsletter, wishing everybody either a Happy Canadian Day or a Happy Independence Day! Stay safe and sound on this special weekend in where we all celebrate our countries Independence Day.

A national holiday here in the United States, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in the city Philadelphia. (ie. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

While Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day back and had several names before, celebrates on the First of July even though it wasn't born on that day.

Canada Day, known as Dominion Day in 1982, wasn't actually born on the First of July. However the holiday celebrates the events that took place on that day. The British North America Act created the Canadian federal government on July 1, 1867. This Act stated that Canada would become an independent dominion now called territory of England, which is why Canada
Day was originally called Dominion Day.

Check out our Chit Chat board to learn more about both Countries Independence and to participate in the discussion "What does Independence mean to you?" Whether it be minor or majour independence. Doesn't matter it's what you feel it means to you.

<snip> Because I am able, as an individual with a disability, to train a service dog for my own needs or even be able to have such a trained animal that I don't have to depend on a human helper in which wouldn't get the signals right or assume things they shouldn't. (ie the human helper).<snip>
Chit Chat Board:
http://pwdsdawareness.freeforums.org/what-does-independence-mean-to-you-t483.html

We also celebrated the 10th anniversary of a landmark ruling for people with disabilities on June 22nd. The case, which reinforced the Americans with Disabilities Act, was called Olmstead v. LC and EW. Read more at: What's Happening Board.

Welcome new Members....
I like to take this time to welcome all our new members. If you haven't yet please take the time to introduce yourself. Also you will be automatically added to our *News Pups*. To know more about this or anything else check our Help Desk for the answers. If you don't see something just ask. Chances are we haven't thought about it yet. lol.

Sorry for those that may have received an non activity post. That feature was accidentally turned on which I don't see the need for it being I send out newsletters about what's happening every other month. Unless of course your in our News Pups user-groups for the monthly updates. Sorry about any confusion that this may have caused. It should be turned off now.

Again have a safe First / Fourth of July weekend.
Next month (August) will be our normal newsletter.

Thank You,
PwD SD Admin 

1. Board Holds Town Hall Meeting in Boston in May  (What's Happening).
2. Next Multi-Family housing access to be held in PA ... (What's Happening).
3. Schools Accused of Restraining Kids with Autism ...(Learning Disabilities).  
4. Cocoa Bean Mulch Harmful to Dogs (Big Murray wants to remind people in Service Animals & Pet Chat)
5. Human Drug Recall: Caraco brand of digoxin tablets (Human Health Concerns & Veterinary Medicine) .

1. Board Holds Town Hall Meeting in Boston in May     These events enable members of the public and interested parties to learn more about Board programs and initiatives and to share issues or questions concerning access... It appears that they travel the country stopping at different places. (What's Happening) .
2. History of the Disability Rights Movement   From 1817 - 1996 (What's Happening) .
3. Mayo Clinic, Microsoft deepen health record ties Tell us what you think about Medical Data online. (Equipment / Technology ) .
4. North Pole Now Wheelchair Accessible Sounds very interesting! (News, Articles) .
5. Sue Thomas F.B.Eye Video Speech Very inspirational. The first video unfortunately doesn't have close caption.  Hope one of our members are able to help with this by putting audio to text. (Chatting about Disabilities) .  
   
6. 10 Steps to Eliminating Unnecessary Shots When vaccinating our dogs, most of us rely on our vets. Unfortunately, unless vets stay current on veterinary journal reading (no easy task) … and actually assimilate new findings … (Health Concerns & Veterinary Medicine) .
   

As always, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

1.  United Airlines to Pay $850,000 ... (What's Happening)

2.  How to Trick a Tick by Dr. Nancy Kay (Health Concerns & Veterinary Medicine)

3. New Devices Aid Deaf People ... (Equipment / Technology) 

4. Canadians make learning disabilities breakthrough ... (Learning Disabilities)

 

In the News:

1. Vice President Joe Biden today announced Kareem Dale as Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy.

 

2. The Board continues to make progress on guidelines it is developing or updating in a variety of areas. At its January meeting, the Board approved the text of final guidelines for Federal outdoor developed areas and the text of proposed guidelines for accessible public rights-of-ways.

http://pwdsdawareness.freeforums.org/what-s-happening-now-f33.html

 

3. Last November, the Board released draft updates to its ADA Accessibility Guidelines for buses and vans to gather feedback from the public. By the close of the comment period on January 20th, the Board had received comments from trade associations, disability groups, consumers, transit operators and authorities, researchers, and manufacturers of buses and vehicle components, including lifts, seats, and wheelchair securement systems.

http://pwdsdawareness.freeforums.org/u-s-disability-rights-responsibilities-f15.html

 

Thank You,
PwD SD Admin

1. Around the World! A sub-forum of News, Articles & Video.  It's a place to read about the various types of disabilities around the world that's in the news. Making it easier to navigate between the USA and other countries articles.
2. Archives! A Sub-forum of U.S. Disability Rights & Responsibilities (Rights & Responsibilities Board). Due to the fact that many of the laws have been changing and are out of date or going to be out of date, this board will make it easier to keep the older laws / history separated and less confusing.  
3. Breeds! A Sub-forum of The Training. A place where we could talk about the various breeds. Their temperament, characteristics, and personalities from our own experience with such breeds.  Check out the Great Dane Breed!  Have a question about a certain breed this is the area to ask.
4. (PwD) Private Chat! A Sub-forum of Chat About Disabilities in General. A place where members could chat about one's disabilities privately, to vent, get support or ask questions.

1. Equipment & Technology board (under the Help section). This is a place where members could talk about the various equipment and or technology that works for their needs or what didn't help. Giving our own experiences and letting others know what is actually out there.
2. Service Animals Only Chat. This is a board in which we let our animals do the talking. Yes a silly board in which we could just let our hair down sort of speak. A light hearted place for animals to speak. grins. There's
   already three service dogs talking. LOL. Will there be more! Will you let your dogs or cats or whatever service animal you have come and chat? Smiles.