Disabilities

Hate crime law could be broadened (Lansing State Journal)

24 Jul 2008

Michigan's hate crime law would expand to include intimidation of gays and lesbians and people with disabilities, and would make hanging a noose or burning a cross on someone else's property specific crimes, under changes urged by civil rights groups Wednesday.

MICHIGAN: Hate law expansion sought to make prosecutions easier (Detroit Free Press)

24 Jul 2008

Michigan's hate crime law would expand to include intimidation of gays and lesbians and people with disabilities, and would make hanging a noose or burning a cross specific property crimes, under changes urged by civil rights groups, legislators and law enforcement officials Wednesday.

A special birthday for Vine Village (Napa Valley Register)

24 Jul 2008

A little jewel on the outskirts of Napa turns 35 Friday, with a celebration and wine auction to support the mission of giving people with autism, Down’s Syndrome and other disabilities a lively, comfortable and beautiful home of their own.