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- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, held on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama thanks a number of persons who played key roles in passing the legislation. He also praises disabled persons who, when faced with being excluded, fought, protested and advocated for inclusion and the bill's passage. Obama says that the act upholds the American principles of equal access, equal opportunity and independence.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- This paper discusses social stigma in the context of disability in general and mental health in particular, and the impact of stigma on the employment prospects of those who are defined as mentally sick or are ex-mental patients. The roots of stigma, and how stigma can be countered in society in an effort to promote successful rehabilitation, are also discussed.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Journal of Social Development in Africa
- Notes:
- Lucia Rios discusses her experiences with Spina Bifida and life in western Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 2012-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral History Project
- Notes:
- Poster with a synopsis on the topic, and information of the event, including the place, time and date. One of the 2011 events of the LGBT OnGoing Conference series.
- Date Created:
- 2011-04-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, held on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama thanks a number of persons who played key roles in passing the legislation. He also praises disabled persons who, when faced with being excluded, fought, protested and advocated for inclusion and the bill's passage. Obama says that the act upholds the American principles of equal access, equal opportunity and independence.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
