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The President's New Freedom Initiative: The 2007 Progress Report
09/24/2007 | Requests *Summary
The goal of NFI is to remove barriers to full integration for Americans with disabilities. This report highlights the activities in several areas: increasing access through technology, expanding educational opportunities for youth with disabilities, integrating individuals with disabilities into the workforce, and promoting full access to community life. The report describes initiatives, regulations, grant programs and other efforts to improve integration for youth and adults with disabilities.
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Available Files
- Executive Summary Off-site link
- Table of Contents Off-site link
Keywords
Ticket to Work; Assistive Technology; Transportation; Unemployment Among People with Disabilities; New Freedom; Technological Innovations; Barriers to Employment;
Topic
Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Housing, Model Communities, Physical Disabilities, State/Agency Information, Transition/Diversion from Institutions, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
The White House
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
09/24/2007
Contact
Brenda Vitale
vitaleb@bc.edu
vitaleb@bc.edu
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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