Oscar-nominated movies.at home!
(2020)
Judy Heumann. The mere mention of her name sends shivers down the spines of all who look to cut corners at the expense of denying the disabled community equal access. A former employer cursed her name when told he would have to shell out thousands to build a lift stage-right at the head of an auditorium to accommodate guest speakers in wheelchairs, if and when the occasion arose. Heumann is still at it, and if nothing else, the history of her contributions to the creation of the Americans With Disabilities Act alone make this a must-see. But before that, let’s spend a summer at overnight camp. It started in the 1950’s, a time when the disabled had no place in public schools; their inability to walk made them fire hazards. We first catch up with Camp Jened in 1973: a haven for the physically and intellectually challenged located down the road apiece from Woodstock. (Don’t for a second think that music didn’t play an almost equally impor
Judy Heumann. The mere mention of her name sends shivers down the spines of all who look to cut corners at the expense of denying the disabled community equal access. A former employer cursed her name when told he would have to shell out thousands to build a lift stage-right at the head of an auditorium to accommodate guest speakers in wheelchairs, if and when the occasion arose. Heumann is still at it, and if nothing else, the history of her contributions to the creation of the Americans With Disabilities Act alone make this a must-see. But before that, let’s spend a summer at overnight camp. It started in the 1950’s, a time when the disabled had no place in public schools; their inability to walk made them fire hazards. We first catch up with Camp Jened in 1973: a haven for the physically and intellectually challenged located down the road apiece from Woodstock. (Don’t for a second think that music didn’t play an almost equally important role in its history.) For a group of
With the June 3 referendum drawing closer, the panel planning a new $135 million high school is doing a series of virtual community meetings to talk with residents. Taxpayers rejected a less costly version in 2017 by a lopsided vote. So far this year, the tax impact is among the most common questions.
When I'm applying for remote jobs, do I need to mention that I need mobility aids to get around? Also, what to do when a client offers a free holiday as a gift.
Although major renovations are on the horizon for Mt. Lebanonâs main commercial corridor, the hope for the duration of the project is business as usual.
âThe Uptown District will be open during construction,â assistant municipal manager Ian McMeans said. âWeâre coming out of a pandemic, and we want to be able to support our businesses as much as possible. And weâre confident that the new streetscape will really enhance the district. We just have to get through the construction phase first.â
At their next regular meeting, scheduled for May 11, Mt. Lebanon commissioners plan to award a contract for the first phase of Vibrant Uptown, an aesthetic overhaul of the Washington Road business district that has been in the works for more than a year and a half.