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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.

Author

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/Psychiatric 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

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2039

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