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Tell Members of Congress To Complete Healthcare Reform

Over the past week, you may have seen news reports suggesting that healthcare reform is in serious jeopardy. We must insist that Congress complete Healthcare Reform NOW!

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  • Meaningful Healthcare Reform is still possible!
  • Congress can still enact legislation that will benefit Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions.

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Too many Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions are not well served by the current system and will make tremendous gains through enactment of healthcare reform.
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The Gas Station Guessing Game

I remember the day when people used to pump gas for customers-at what they called “service stations”. The key to that business was just that, service. Today’s “Self Service” business model reduces costs for the businesses, but ignores the fact that some of us actually need service.
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  • Nearly all gas stations today are self service.
  • The ADA (42 U.S.C. 12181) states that all self-service gas stations must pump gas for customers with disabilities when there is more than one employee on duty.
  • Limited access to gas limits access to transportation, employment and independence

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Sorry, You’re Not Invited to the Digital Revolution

Access to broadband technology is a key to a successful life and career, so why are people with disabilities feeling left out?
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  • Many individuals with disabilities do not have access to broadband technology, which would help improve their quality of life.
  • Broadband technology could improve the dramatically high unemployment rates among people with disabilities.
  • United Spinal Board member Tom Cooke is living proof everyone can reach their goals through assistive technology.
  • The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Plan should ensure that every American should have broadband capability.
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Health Care Reform Coming to Vote in House

The House is about to vote on their health reform bill. The time to call and have your voice heard in support of people with disabilities and health care is NOW.
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  • Includes Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act

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Spinal Cord Leaders Council Celebrates Signing of Reeve Paralysis Act

April 6, 2009 – The signing into law of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act this week is a major landmark for all Americans living with spinal cord injuries or disorders (SCI/D), and for the SCI/D community as a whole.
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  • Easier access to specialists
  • 3 visits per year
  • No special process or paperwork
  • 10% increase part B Medicare

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