2008 NYS Disability History Week

Please join in the celebration of NYS Disability History Week October 19th-25th. This is New York’s second annual celebration of disability history.  Other states are holding similar celebrations during the month of October, including West Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, Florida, Iowa, Idaho and Rhode Island.  Consider hosting your own event including a film festival, speaker series or reception with photos highlighting your group’s history. For information on disability history visit the virtual Museum of disABILITY History at http://museumofdisability.org.

 

By: Karen Lazik on Wednesday, September 24th 2008

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How to do it in your state.

With the growing need for a Disability History Week across the country; we have compiled the tools to help you develop the legislation in your state. If you have any other questions please let us know.

 

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