July News Bytes

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CHICAGO—The largest drugstore chain in the United States, Walgreen Co., settled a lawsuit in late June 2004 on behalf of people with disabilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Walgreen’s …

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in May that people with disabilities do have the right to sue states who fail to live up to the Americans with Disabilities Act …

Luther

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When it was announced that Grammy Award-winning R & B superstar Luther Vandross would grant his first sit-down interview to talk show grand dame Oprah Winfrey, which aired on most …

Legislature News

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The 60-day Florida Legislative Session adjourned on April 30, 2004. Several strides were made for people with disabilities this session. Thanks to the lobbying of disability advocates, including myself, Florida’s …

Mattie

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Mattie J.T. Stepanick, the cherub faced teenager who garnered national attention with his sweet poignant poems about the challenges of life, continues his fight to stay alive and healthy. Stepanick, …