UNITED NATIONS - The Disability Convention Treaty

"What prevents the U.S. from signing the U.N. disabilities treaty?" PBS NewsHour 3/13/2014

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SUMMARY:  Opponents of U.S. ratification by Congress of a United Nations convention that pushes for equal rights for those with disabilities argue that it would give the U.N. jurisdiction over domestic laws.  Judy Woodruff gets two views on the treaty from Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin and Michael Farris of Patrick Henry College.

AMERICA - State of Americans with Disabilities Act 2013

"Limited Funds" thanks to Republican Scrooge mindset.

"Limited Funds, Lingering Bias Has Delayed States' ADA Compliance" PBS Newshour 8/7/2013

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SUMMARY:  George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law in 1990, but more than two decades later, problems still persist in implementing portions of the landmark civil rights measure.  Judy Woodruff reports on the struggle states face to fully transition individuals with disabilities out of institutional living.