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July 23, 2008
The National Forum on Disability Issues: 7/26/08
Thousands of Americans with disabilities from across the country will join together at The National Forum on Disability Issues, a non-partisan presidential forum organized by the Ohio Disability Vote Coalition (ODVC) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in Columbus, Ohio.
The forum will feature time slots for presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain to present their visions for the future of disability policy in America to this influential voting bloc. Questions will be posed to the candidates by the forum moderator, news anchor and journalist Judy Woodruff ("The News Hour with Jim Lehrer.”)
The presidential candidates are invited to address their disability policy positions on employment, healthcare, long-term services and supports, housing, transportation, technology and education – all vital issues to people with disabilities.
More than 70 national, regional and state disability-related organizations, veterans groups and individuals are co-sponsoring the forum and will be represented at the forum. A full list of sponsors is available on the AAPD website.
The forum, the premier disability event of this election cycle, will also be simulcast on the web by Disaboom.com to tens of thousands across the country, many of whom plan to hold viewing parties in their communities. The forum is also a celebration of the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark civil rights legislation that has helped to transform the lives of the more than 50 million Americans who have disabilities
There is no charge to attend The National Forum on Disability Issues on July 26 and it is open to the public, but registration is required. Questions about registration should be directed to Anne Sommers.
The forum will be held at the Conference & Technology Center, First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, Ohio.
Posted by Nancy at July 23, 2008 08:49 AM