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When the Kingdom of Advocates work together and stand firm pushing in prayer and works, God responds with Grace! (Taken from the Bazelon Law Center for Mental Health) December 20, 2011 -- Congre

"$40 is big money for us" Yesterday, we asked you to tell us what losing $40 per paycheck would mean to you and your family if the House doesn’t pass the bipartisan payroll tax cut compromise by th

A Message from Mr. Jealous, President of the NAACP Yesterday tens of thousands of people rallied at our Stand for Freedom mobilization in New York City to stand up against the forces trying blo

American Education Week: Democrats Continue to Prioritize Investments in Our Nation’s Future -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week our natio

Note: If you have already signed up to walk with DC for Obama on the N Street Village team, send an email to walkathon@dcforobama.com. FRIDAY, November 17, 2011, is the deadline to sign up for

As I have traveled across the country, I have had the privilege of meeting incredible women f

President Obama continues to take steps to give relief to America's Middle-Class families and students! These ongoing efforts include FHFA changes to prevent foreclosures, helping students better m

While President Obama continues to pressure Congressional Republicans to put our country before party politics and pass the American Jobs Act, he still believes America cannot wait, so he will continu

Dear Family, I hope you are feeling lifted in the Godly spirit on this day? I imgaine you are probably as frustrated as everybody else to have the (Joint) Supercommittee pass a Deficit Reduction

WOW - GOOD NEWS does travel fast!!!! Friends -- President Obama just took two urgent, courageous, and serious steps to make life a lot easier for folks with student loans -- and there's a good c

To my family of Advocates and YOU, too. (Smile)… It’s been a long time since I have been regularly connected to my BIA family, but I have not forgotten you. It is time to step up to the front lin

(cont'd) - You also have the right to reschedule the IEP meeting until all personnel can be available. I strongly recommend this if it is the first IEP meeting. Keep in mind that your child's do

(cont'd for the severely disabled child especially) - While you are waiting for DDA services to begin, you can apply for SSI or SSDI, Food Stamps, and contact the various support organizations in y

To God be the glory for special parents and the disabled child is a fruit of God’s majesty and wonderful works. Never mind labels, stereotypes, barriers, etc., we still exalt (highest elevation of ho

they prefer private insurance to bill more, less paperwork. Private insurance may limit or restrict the number of days a year a "private-duty" nurse can provide services. Be wise, patient, thorough in

(cont'd) Understand that any and every piece of medical equipment, adaptation, etc. must, must be properly taking care of during home use if this applies. Adaptations, etc. are expensive and the di

"... I will fear no evil, for You are with me; and Your rod and staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4 NIV Be encouraged that although the last school year of your special needs child may se

remember this when working on the Transition Plan. Be thorough in planning his or her day beginning with the first day after school graduation. Remember, the Service Coordinator is there for the l

According to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) , the Voting Rights Act of 1965 protects and ensures each US citizen a voi

According to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) [every ethnic, religion, race, creed of people), there is indeed a difference between "Redistricting" and "Reapporti

Get on board with the Campaign 2010 Voter Registration Drive happening today across the country! Visit: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpk57w Don't stop ther

IF YOU ARE A BLACK FARMER, OR HEIR OF A BLACK FARMER, YOU MAY BE PART OF THE BLACK FARMERS' SETTLEMENT CASE KNOWN AS THE "PIGFORD CASE." BELOW IS A SUMMARY TIMELINE OF WHAT ACTION YOU SHOULD BE

On Wednesday, March 9th, the national NAMI released a new report, "State Mental Health Cuts: A National Crisis." The report reviews state mental health budgets over the last few years. Maryland i

Greetings Friends, The Tucson, Arizona tragedy has been on the tongues and minds of the nation over the past week. The tragedy has indeed caused conversations regarding mental illnesses to move f

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