EQUITY e-newsletter: October 2005
Disability and Asset Building Communities Working Together
http://www.wid.org/equity
In the October EQUITY:
Democratizing Asset Building: Mobilizing Action in the Disability Community
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity
FEATURE ARTICLE:
A Perfect Fit: People with Disabilities Building Assets
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=fa
Megan O’Neil, Access to Assets project coordinator,
In these fiscally challenging times, why should the disability community
care about building assets?
CFED’s IDA Field Strategy Webcasts:
October 7, 12, & 28- 2:00- 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
For more information visit: http://www.cfed.org/go/events
SPECIAL SECTION:
I’m Just a Bill
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=ss
Matthew Gernstein, Esq. takes us back to civics class to learn about the
legislative process in order to become better advocates.
PROGRAM OF THE MONTH:
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=pm
Daniel Davis, NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, provides a brief
summary of NCIL and looming legislative battles that affect the disability
community.
PROFILE OF THE MONTH:
Advocating for Independence: Steve Verriden
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=profile
After becoming a quadriplegic in a diving accident and living in a nursing
home, Steve now owns his own home, drives his own van and advocates for the
independent lives of others with disabilities.
TIP OF THE MONTH:
Action Supporting Individual Development Accounts
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=tm
CFED’s Advocacy Center supplies a brief summary of two bills up for debate
in the Senate (S.922 and S.6) supporting Individual Development Accounts and
how to show your support.
EQUITY Responds: WID Answers Your Questions
How can I get involved in supporting asset building programs?
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200510&topic=responds
LEARNING & NETWORKING RESOURCES:
Informative websites of interest to both communities
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity-resource#current
CONFERENCES & EVENTS:
http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=conf
World Institute on Disability (WID) is a non-profit public policy center
dedicated to the promotion of independence and full inclusion in society of
people with disabilities.
WID's Access to Assets (ATA) program provides training and technical
assistance to asset building and disability organizations seeking to improve
the inclusion of people with disabilities in poverty reduction programs. In
addition, ATA provides information and referral services to individuals with
disabilities and conducts federal and state policy analysis on related
issues.
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Do you have questions about asset building strategies or serving people with
disabilities?
Please contact:
Megan O'Neil
World Institute on Disability
Access to Assets Project Coordinator
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Hampshire University School of Community Economic Development, the National
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