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Advocates for disabled sue state over budget cuts,By the Associated Press, March 12, 2010
Appropriations Committee weighs nursing home tax, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 09, 2010
As Democrats seek to push through health bill, Obama reaches out to Republicans, By Lori Montgomery and Shailagh Murray, Washington Post, March 3, 2010
Alcohol taxes targeted, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 27, 2010
Advocate: State is 'dangerously close' to being sued, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 26, 2010
After The Summit, From Kaiser Health News, February 25, 2010
Aging out of EPSDT and Olmstead, Information Bulletin #300 from Steve Gold, February 09, 2010
Alcohol tax would double to fund social services, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 02, 2010
Aging secretary touts in-home services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 27, 2010
Analysis: Paring back health care not so easy, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Washington Post/Associated Press, January 22, 2010
Applications Now Accepted for Appliance Rebate Program, From the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KRHC), January 19, 2010
Advocate For People With Mental Illnesses Dies, By Joseph Shapiro, NPR, January 19, 2010
AG completes CLO investigation, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 22, 2009
An Important Step for Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities, From the The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), December 10, 2009
As Senate begins debate on overhaul of the nation's health care system, Senators expected to offer an array of amendments, By Kaiser Health News, November 30 2009
Announcing 2009-2010 Accessible Tech Webinar Series, From the SW DBTAC at ILRU, November 02, 2009
After all the fuss, public health plan covers few, By Richardo Alonzo-Zaldivar, The Associated Press, November 01, 2009
Act Now: Help Save the CLASS Act from Corporate Lobbyists!, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), October 26, 2009
Ad Audit: Do The Insurers' Claims Add Up?, By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News, October 16, 2009
Attendant care workers’ wages draw union’s attention, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 21, 2009
At Sestak Town Hall, Disability Activists Draw Their Own Red Line on Long-Term Care Funding, By Daniel Denvir, The Huffington Post, August 28, 2009
Adaptive Summer Sports Guide: Your Ticket to Fun in the Sun!, By Debbie Marsh, Disaboom.com, July 23 2009
Archer questions transit request, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 17, 2009
Advocate for Blind Helped Craft Disabilities Law, By T. Rees Shapiro, The Washington Post, July 12, 2009
Agencies seek input on long-term care issues, By KHI News Service, July 10, 2009
Appeals court rules that nursing homes can be sued for private civil rights violations, By McKnight's Long-Term Care News, July 07, 2007
Allison named KHPA executive director, KHI News Service, June 17, 2009
American Sign Language Video Podcast from the DISABILITY LAW LOWDOWN, From the DBTAC Southwest ADA Center, June 30, 2009
At SRS, 3 in 10 positions unfilled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 01, 2009
Action Alert: Organize for Olmstead, From Jessica Lehman & the Justice for All Action Network Organizing Workgroup, June 01, 2009
April 29 is Community Choice Act Day: Disability and Labor Advocates Unite!, From ADAPT, April 21, 2009
Bus company in for rough ride, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February, 22, 2009
Agency hopes money for 8 new buses remains, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 06, 2009
Across-the-board budget cut high on Senate agenda, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 09, 2009

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A Big Week For The House, By Kaiser Health News, March 15, 2010
Brains of vegetative patients show life, By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2010
Beware of mailings focusing on senior citizens and the deaf community, By Tony Rizzo and Joe Lambe, The Kansas City Star, February 02, 2010
Bus passes offered in January, By the Topeka Capital Journal, December 22, 2009
Bleak forecast for next year's budget, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 15, 2009
Bus service moves discussed, By Tim Hrencher, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 09, 2009
Baucus not worried about CBO score, By Jeffrey Young, The Hill, October 05, 2009
Baucus Proposal For Senate Finance Health Care Deal, By Kaiser Health News, September 08, 2009
Bus service board meets Monday, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, August 20, 2009
Budget far from resolution, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 11, 2009
Budget cuts threaten elderly, By Adrielle Harvey, The Topeka Capital-Journal, July 29, 2009
Bus services extended, for now, From KSNT TV 27 News, April 21, 2009
Bus board needs city's help, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 27, 2009
2009 budget bill altered and passed by House committee, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 30, 2009

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Cuts hurt Medicaid, wheelchairs, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 01, 2010
Committee begins review of SRS budget, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, Februrary 24, 2010
National cross-disability, disability-led coalition releases agenda that includes CCA!, By the ADAPT Community, February 23, 2010
Come on HUD, Free People from Nursing Homes, Information Bulletin # 301 from Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information, February 16, 2010
Can Gregg help W.H. save health bill?, By David Rogers, Politico, February 11, 2010
Case made for more taxes, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 21, 2010
Coalition to fight further budget cuts, By KHI News Service, January 08, 2010
Closure commission delivers final report to governor, By KHI News Service, December 07, 2009
The CLASS Act Survives Attempted Death-Blow, Remains in Senate Reform Bill, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), December 07, 2009
CBO Says Premiums Would Fall For Individuals Getting Subsidized Coverage, By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News, November 30, 2009
Congress Targets Senior Abuse, By Rick Schmitt, Kaiser Health News, November 23, 2009
Christmas Bureau registration scheduled, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, November 06, 2009
'Complete Streets' discussed, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 27, 2009
Committee suggests closing KNI, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 26, 2009
Chronic Illnesses More Often Undiscovered, Undertreated in Uninsured, By Elizabeth Cooney, The Boston Globe, October 20. 2009
Committee considers sliding scale for HCBS services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 14, 2009
Commission postpones decision on hospitals, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 29, 2009
Competition lacking among private health insurers, By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, the Associated Press, August 22, 2009
Can Health Reform Pass? Experts Weigh In, By Kaiser Health News, August 20, 2009
Commission endorses single campus for deaf, blind, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 17, 2009
Council to consider cuts, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 09, 2009
Cabinet secretaries: Budget crunch 'one of worst ever', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 24, 2009
Congress's $1.2 Million a Day Drug Habit—and Pharma's Phony "Gift" to Health Care Reform, By James Ridgeway, Mother Jones, June 30, 2009
CALL City Council & Tell them we need them to do everything they can to preserve the current bus service!, From Topekans in Support of Public Transit, June 24, 2009
Cuts in transit service nearing, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 16, 2009
Committee questions KHPA's independence, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 12, 2009
Call For CCA and CLASS Act Strong at NCIL Rally, From Justice For All, the AAPD Online Newsletter, June 09, 2009
City seeks budget input, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 06, 2009
Costs eat big holes in employer health-insurance net, By Kristen Gerecher, MarketWatch, June 02, 2009
CMS Starts Instruction on DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for Fall, By Astrid Fiano, DOTmed.com, June 01, 2009
COPAA Releases Report Detailing 143 Incidents of Aversive Interventions in School Programs, From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA), May 05, 2009
City Council approves mill levy cap increase, By Gina Terlizzi for ABC Channel 9 News, May 12, 2009
Council discusses TMTA's woes, By the Topeka Capital Journal, May 11, 2009
Change of Date for Upcoming Statewide SRS Stakeholders' Conference, From SRS, May 08, 2009
Capitol Police Arrest 86 Protesters, By Casey Hynes, Roll Call, April 28, 2009
Community-Based Services are Cost Effective, Information Bulletin #281 from Steve Gold, March 22, 2009
City asked to aid bus agency, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 22, 2009
Community Choice Act 2009 - Like Wings On An Eagle: Our Time Has Come!, From the NCIL Weekly Advocacy Monitor, March 30, 2009
Cuts slated for GA and MediKan programs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 26, 2009
City hears from transit riders, KTKA TV 49 News, March 24, 2009
Commission to pick closure targets, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 09, 2009
Congress must act on TV switch, rights group says, By Alan Duke, CNN, February 03, 2009
County and prison officials ask for Medicaid program change, By KHI News Service, February 03, 2009
Committee hears mental health parity bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 03, 2009
COBRA Premiums for Family Health Coverage Consume 84 Percent of Unemployment Benefits, From FamiliesUSA, January 9, 2009
The Coalition for Mass Transit, By Nathan Newman, Coffee House, January 2, 2009

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Democrats pan proposed cuts in SRS, KHPA spending, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 12, 2010
Democrats, White House close in on health bill, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, March 11, 2010
Democrats' full-court press on healthcare reform, By Gail Russell Chaddock, Christian Science Monitor, March 09, 2010
Disabled funding plan derails, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 09, 2010
Democrats will have votes for health bill, Obama aide says, By Ann Kornblut, Washington Post, March 01, 2010
Democrats warm to Obama’s plan to pass health bill, By Lisa Wangsness, Boston Globe, February 24, 2010
Disability cuts hit Kansans, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 12, 2010
Downsizing to begin at hospitals for the developmentally disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 08, 2010
Disability Community Helps in Haiti, From New Mobility Magazine Online, February 2010
Deja vu a nightmare for Democrats?, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Chris Frates, Politico, January 31, 2010
Democrats Put Lower Priority on Health Bill, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, January 26, 2010
Debating Next Steps For Health Reform, By Kaiser Health News, January 25, 2010
Durbin: No attempt to push healthcare bill through before Brown certified, By Alexander Bolton and Jeffery Young, The Hill, January 20, 2010
Democrats seek quick deal on health-care bill, By Lori Montgomery, Washington Post, January 16, 2010
Democrats see healthcare finish line in sight after negotiations, By Jeffery Young and Jared Allen, The Hill, January 14, 2010
DOJ Reaches Three Settlements Under the ADA Regarding the Use of Electronic Book Readers, From the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), January 13, 2010
Deadline looms over reform, By Chris Frates, Politico, January 12, 2010
Dem leaders to forgo conference, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 05, 2010
DeMint promises to delay health bill, force Christmas Eve vote, By Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 17, 2009
Democrats Urged to Act on Health, By Greg Hitt and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, December 16, 2009
Drug Makers Raise Prices in Face of Health Care Reform, By Duff Wilson, The New York Times, November 26, 2009
Disability Community Meets with Attorney General Eric Holder, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), September 25, 2009
Disability Rights Advocates praise Senator Baucus and other key Senators for addressing the institutional bias in Senate healthcare reform legislation, From ADAPT, September 23, 2009
DOL to Hold National Workforce Investment Act Listening Session, From The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL), September 16, 2009
Disability Leadership Meet With White House Staff on Health Reform, From the Disability Representatives Present at the White House, August 31, 2009
DRC Kansas invites public comment on its proposed Program Priorities, From the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, August 28, 2009
Democrats find momentum on reform, By Carrie Budoff Browm and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, July 30, 2009
D.C. Metro crash highlights underfunding of public transit systems, By Gayle Russell Chaddock, Christian Science Monitor, June 26, 2009
Deaf Lyons woman sues city, Rice County, By Ron Sylvester, The Wichita Eagle, June 18, 2009

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Examining Obama's Health Care Proposal, Thursday's White House Summit, By Kaiser Health News, February 22, 2010
E-medical records goal of panel, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 21, 2010
E-Health Records: Privacy Diagnosis Poor, By Roy Mark, eWeek.com, October 20, 2009
Emerging Trends and People with Disabilities: Public Consultation, From the National Council on Disability, July 27, 2009
Enter the Olmstead Anniversary Competition and Win Prizes, From Steve Gold, June 22, 2009

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Four Former Owners and Employees of Three Video Relay Service Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program, By PRNewswire-USNewswire, March 05, 2010
Final Report for the United We Ride National Dialogue is now available, From Easter Seals Project ACTION, the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility, and the National Academy of Public Administration, February 09, 2010
The fallout: Democrats rethinking health care bill, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 19, 2010
FY 2008 Long Term Care Medicaid Services for Developmental Disabilities:
Institutional versus Community Expenditures, Information Bulletin # 298 from Steve Gold, January 11, 2010
Fund would force state saving, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 06, 2010
FY 2008 Long Term Care Medicaid Services for Aged/Physically Disabled: Institutional versus Community Expenditures, Information Bulletin # 296 from Steve Gold, January 04, 2010
Fiscal neglect in Kansas, An editorial from the Kansas City Star, November 07, 2009
Federal Olmstead Enforcement by CMS - A New Day?, Information Bulletin # 295 from Steve Gold, November 02, 2009
Free bus passes available, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 29, 2009
Finance Committee Approves Health Reform Bill, Snowe Sides With Democrats, By Kaiser Health News, October 13, 2009
Families Together Parent Networking Conference-June 26-27, From Families Together, April 28, 2009
Few solutions for transit problem, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 24, 2009
Findings of most extensive employer survey ever on people with disabilities released by U.S. Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, From the US Labor Dept, January 09, 2009

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GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit, By Charles Babington, Associated Press, February 09, 2010
Governor urges social service groups to push for tax increases, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 25, 2010
Governor calls for sales and tobacco tax increases, By KHI News Service, January 11, 2010
Governor says "no" to more Medicaid or education cuts, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 17, 2009
Group to highlight report on Howe Developmental Center, By Kristen Schorsch, Chicago Tribune, November 16, 2009
Governor: 'No way to sugar coat it', By Mike Sheilds and Dave Ranney, November 23, 2009
Google Adding Automatic Captions to YouTube Vids, By Chris Albrecht, newteevee.com, November 19, 2009
Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims,By Hope Yen,The Associated Press, November 15, 2009
GAO: Elderly, disabled voters still confront access problems, By McKnight's Long-Term Care News, October 29, 2009
Gallaudet University Announces 4 Finalists for President, By Daniel de Vise, Washington Post, September 03, 2009
GOP Tees Up Medicare Manifesto, By Neil King, Jr, The Wall Street Journal, August 25, 2009
Governor's new cuts spare Medicaid, SCHIP and programs for the disabled, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 02, 2009
Group met just hours before TMTA board, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 23, 2009
Group to fight Sunday bus cuts, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 19, 2009
GAO Report Finds Hundreds of Allegations of Abusive and Deadly Uses of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, From the House Education and Labor Committee, May 19, 2009
Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, From Google, April 14, 2009
Governor's budget proposal unveiled, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 13, 2009

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HUD's Failure to Enforce Accessibility in the HOME Investment Partnership program, Information Bulletin #302 from Steve Gold,s Treasured Nuggets of Information, March 12, 2010
Homestretch scramble for votes, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, March 15, 2010
House subcommittee moves on managed care privilege tax, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 08, 2010
A Handy Road Map for the Final Weeks, By David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, March 08, 2010
House to Vote on the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act This Week, From the National Council on Independent Living, March 01, 2010
House votes to strip health insurance companies of antitrust exemption, By Perry Bacon Jr., Washington Post, February 24, 2010
Health insurance rate hikes prompt more criticism from Obama administration, By Amy Goldstein, Washington Post, February 18, 2010
House Democrats say merger of health bills is near, By Jennifer Haberkorn, Washington Times, February 18, 2010
Health insurers take heat for rise in profits, By Noam Levey, Los Angeles Times, February 11, 2009
House panel revises budget, but doesn't balance it, By John Hanna, Associated Press, February 04, 2010
Health Care’s Share of U.S. Economy Rose at Record Rate, By Katharine Q. Seelye, New York Times, February 04, 2010
House, Senate View Health Exchanges Differently, By Julie Rovner, NPR, January 12, 2010
Health debate resumes with WH meet, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 04, 2010
The House, Senate and You: A New Guide to Health Reform, By Jordan Rau, Julie Appleby, Phil Galewitz and Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News, December 24, 2009
Health care deadline obstacles pile up, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, December 17, 2009
High hurdles ahead for health plan, By Chris Frates, Politico, December 13, 2009
Health on the Hill: Panelists discuss the Senate's vote to begin debate on health reform legislation, By Kaiser Health News, November 23, 2009
Historic Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect, From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),November 20, 2009
Health Haggling Heats Up, By Greg Hitt and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2009
Hoyer, Reid move to finish healthcare reform legislation before the end of 2009, By Jordan Fabian and Ian Swanson, The Hill, November 11, 2009
House of Representatives Makes History with Passage of Healthcare Bill, By the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), November 09, 2009
Hoyer: Health debate could stretch past Saturday vote time, By Mike Soraghan and Jared Allen, The Hill, November 06, 2009
Health Bill Garners Endorsements, By Naftali Bendavid and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, November 06, 2009
H1N1 vaccine clinic Thursday, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, November 03, 2009
House health compromise has 'public option' with a catch, By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook, The Los Angeles Times, October 29, 2009
HHS Provides More Than $2.6 Billion to States to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs, From The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Cotober 22, 2009
Hundreds of people affected by state's backlog, By Dion Lefler, The Wichita Eagle, October 22, 2009
House Dems Seek Health Bill Support From Liberals, Women, And Even Republicans, By Kaiser Health News, October 09, 2009
Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis, By Robert Pear and David M. Herzenhorn, The New York Times, October 09, 2009
Helping Elderly Leave Nursing Homes for a Home, By John Leland, The New York Times, September 19, 2009
HUD Offers $20 Million to Help Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Continue to Live Independently at Home, From The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, September 09, 2009
Health-Care Rate Setting and Our Political Leaders, Information Bulletin #293 from Steve Gold, August 24, 2009
The hidden truth behind drug company profits, By Johann Hari, The Independent/UK, August 05, 2009
HCBS Waivers and CMS Rules, Information Bulletin #291 from Steve Gold, August 03, 2009
Housing Vouchers for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities, Information Bulletin # 290 from Steve Gold, June 30, 2009
HUD and 2008 State of Fair Housing for People with Disabilities, Information Bulletin # 288 from Steve Gold, June 16, 2009
HUD and Fair Housing Partners Report Record Number of Housing Discrimination Complaints, From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 08, 2009
Harkin Vows Health Overhaul Will Include Community Choice Act, By Jane Norman, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor, June 09, 2009
HUD official charged with getting paid for tennis and gambling time, By Dawn Bormann, the Kansas City Star, May 21, 2009
Health Care Leaders Say Obama Overstated Their Promise to Control Costs, By Robert Pear, the New York Times, May 14, 2009
Healthcare industry to offer cuts of $2 trillion, By Michael A. Fletcher and Ceci Connolly, the Washington Post,  May 11, 2009
Health Insurers Agree to End Higher Premiums for Women, By Robert Pear, the New York Times, May 6, 2009
House buys Senate budget, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 07, 2009
HHS Names Henry Claypool As Director of Office on Disability, From the US Department of Health and Human Services, April 15, 2009
Housing Information: Omnibus Act and Stimulus Bill, Informational Bulletin #282 from Steve Gold, April 01, 2009
Housing Information: Stimulus Bill and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Informational Bulletin #280 from Steve Gold, March 21, 2009
Housing Bill Offers Accessibility for Disabled, From the Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, March 10, 2009
House and Senate accept budget compromise, By KHI News Service, February 12, 2009
Healthcare provisions scaled back in stimulus bill, By Jennifer Lubell, Modern Healthcare, February, 07, 2009
House defeats bill to delay digital TV transition, By Leslie Cauley, USA TODAY, January 28, 2009

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In nod to deaf viewers, YouTube adds captions to millions of videos, By Matthew Shaer, Christian Science Monitor, March 05, 2010
Interhab protests cut in Medicaid rates, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 08, 2009
Important State Budget Update!, From Mike Oxford and Ami Hyten, TILRC, November 24, 2009
In Chicago’s Nursing Homes, a Psychiatrist Delivers High-Risk Meds, Cut-Rate Care, By Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune, November 10, 2009
Income at Risk: Unemployment Skyrockets for Those with Disabilities, Reports Allsup, By Reuters, October 19, 2009
Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises, By Reed Abelson, the New York Times, July 01, 2009
IL Conversation Topic: Heads UP on Reauthorization of the Transportation Act in 2010- May 28, 2009, From the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), May 14, 2009

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Job bias claims based on disability, religion rise, By Sam Hananel, Associated Press, January 06, 2010
Judge rules for American Council of the Blind (ACB) in Social Security case, From the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), October 20, 2009
Judge halts home care cuts, From Disability Rights California, October 19, 2009
Jenkins brings 'Congress to Kansas', By the Topeka Capital-Journal, June 15, 2009

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Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns joins national campaign to promote hiring people with disabilities, From the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, February 26, 2010
KHPA Using Web-Based Survey to Solicit Budget Savings Ideas, By Kansas Health Policy Authority, February 16, 2010
KNI to stay open for now, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 27, 2010
KDoA announces cuts in in-home services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2010
Kansas governor seen drifting toward tax plan, By John Hanna, The Associated Press, December 13, 2009
Kindle to get audible menus, bigger font, By the Associated Press, December 07, 2009
Kansas has backlog of 12,000 Medicaid applications, By the Associated Press, October 19, 2009
KFF accepting applications for the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, October 2009
Kansas Vocational Rehabilitaion Services Stakeholder Meetings, From SRS, September 2009
KHPA selects its first Medicaid transportation broker, By KHI News Service, August 10, 2009
KHPA cuts 14 staff positions, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital Journal, June 01, 2009
Kennedy Set to Include Disability Plan in Bill, By Laura Meckler, the Wall Street Journal, June 01, 2009
Kaiser Family Foundation Launches New Non-Profit Health Policy News Service, From Kaiser Family Foundation, June 01, 2009
Kansas SRS outlines budget cuts, expects hit to get worse, From the Lawrence Journal-World, May 29, 2009
KDoA outlines budget cut's toll, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 18, 2009
Kansas ADAPT does outreach to Kansas Congressioal delegation to gain support for the Community Choice Act, By Kevin Siek, TILRC, February 13, 2009
Kansas House, Senate meet to hammer out difference in deficit-reducing bills, The Associated Press (from the Lawrence Journal-World), February 09. 2009
KC likely to turn on digital TV earlier, By Aaron Barnhart, The Kansas City Star, February 06, 2009
KHPA agrees to study nursing home 'bed tax', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 20, 2009

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Legislature wades into tax bills this week, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 15, 2010
Live from Washington: Obama's health care summit, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press, February 25, 2010
Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny, By Alex Berenson, New York Times, February 10, 2010
Law enforcement officials urged to train for dealing with the mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 01, 2010
Little progress seen against health insurance fraud, By Brad Heath, USA TODAY, January 28, 2010
Landmark Civil Rights Agreement Will Increase Housing Accessibility Across Country, From the National Fair Housing Alliance, January 13, 2010
Living the Dream celebrations begin, By Ben Bauman, KTKA TV 49 News, January 11, 2010
Lawmakers begin resolving differences between the two chambers' health care overhaul plans, Kaiser Health News, Health on the Hill for January 04, 2009
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse in Schools, From the House Committee on Education and Labor, December 09, 2009
Long slog seems likely on Senate health care bill, By Michael Riley, The Denver Post, December 03, 2009
Let’s Get NHTF Money Before Congress Adjourns for Holidays!, From the National Low Income Housing Coalition, November 30, 2009
Linking Candidates with Disabilities to SSA Jobs, From the Social Security Administration, June 2009
LIEAP Application Deadline Approaching!, From the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), March 23, 2009

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Mental health advocates to capitol, By the Associated Press, March 16, 2010
Millions Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care, By Jeff Zeleny, New York Times, March 14, 2010
Medicaid savings options outlined, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 01, 2010
Major issues in the Legislature, By the Associated Press, February 21, 2010
Medicaid Could Get Billions, By Jane Adamy, Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2010
Mental health system close to collapse, center directors say, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 25, 2010
Medicaid call center stays open, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, January 19, 2010
Medicaid squeezed by budget cuts, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka capital-Journal, January 07, 2010
More accessible cabs hit cities, By Greg Latshaw, USA TODAY, December 20, 2009
MTA changes take effect, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 02, 2010
More funding urged for TMTA, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 02, 2009
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts November 15, 2009: Think Carefully about Coverage and Options, By the Center for Medicare Advocacy, November 12, 2009
Ms. Wheelchair seeks contestants, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, November 02, 2009
Medicare Drug Planners Now Lobbyists, With Billions at Stake, By Olga Pierce, ProPublica, October 20, 2009
MediKan, GA cuts take toll on mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 31, 2009
'Mad Pride' Activists Say They're Unique, Not Sick, By Ia Robinson and Astrid Rodrigues, ABC News, August 24, 2009
Most Americans Continue to Support Moving Ahead With Health Care Reform Now Despite Town Hall Fights and Ad Campaigns, From the Kaiser Family Foundation, August 20, 2009
Man Poses as City Water Field Employee, From the City of Topeka, August 18, 2009
Medicare overpaid millions for pressure ulcer prevention devices in 2007, report finds, From McKnight's Long-term Care News, August 10, 2009
2008 Mainstream Voucher Recipients, Information Bulletin #292 from Steve Gold, August 06, 2009
Medicaid enrollment backlog could reach 50,000, KHI News Service, July 20, 2009
Medicare is slow to collect its money, By David Goldstein, The Kansas City Star, July 13, 2009
MediKan, cash assistance cuts take effect Wednesday, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 30, 2009
Moran names health staffer, By KHI News Service, June 10, 2009
Medical bills underlie 60 percent of U.S. bankruptcies: study, By Maggie Fox, Reuters, June 04, 2009
Mental health centers to trim services for uninsured, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 27, 2009
More Than Half of Vacationers Traveling to Cities This Summer Will Use Local Public Transit System, From the American Public Transportation Association Transit News, May 20, 2009
Mall, Segway user strike deal, By Steve Fry, The Topeka Capital-Journal, May 14, 2009

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New hope for Illinois’ mentally ill nursing-home residents, By David Jackson and Gary Marx, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2010
Nursing home provider tax taken up, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 25, 2010
Haiti Earthquake Aftermath: People with Disabilities Face Serious Challenges, By Abir Joubran-Dakwar, AADP Policy Intern, February 22, 2010
NCD Calls for Affordable, Accessible, and Appropriate Housing for People with Disabilities, From the National Council on Disability (NCD), January 19, 2010
Nancy Pelosi's uphill health bill battle, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, January 09, 2010
New Technology Helps Elderly Stay Healthy At Home, By Elizabeth G. Olson for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with the Washington Post, November 17, 2009
Newspaper Investigates Dangerous Mix Of Nursing Homes And Psychotropic Drugs, By Kaiser Health News, October 28, 2009
National Housing Trust Fund Update: Funding Mechanisms Introduced, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), October 26, 2009
New bilingual online resource for the disabled, By KHI News Service, October 23, 2009
New Report Offers Policy Recommendations for Including Long-Term Care Services in Health Care Reform, From the SCAN Foundation, July 16, 2009
National Summit on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities, July 22-24. 2009, From Southwest ADA Center at ILRU, July 16, 2009
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games Promote Competition and Camaraderie, By Mike Savicki, Disaboom.com, July 2009
National Poll Indicates Broad Public Support for Long-Term Care Reform, From the SCAN Foundation, July 08, 2009
Nursing Homes Get Old for Many With Disabilities, By Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica, June 21, 2009
New Legislation Introduced to Restore Parent Right to Expert Witness Fee, From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), June 07, 2009
New Report on Route to Employment for People with Disabilities, From Justice for All, The AAPD Online Newsletter, Summary by Judene Shelley, June 05, 2009
NCIL Annual March and Rally at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, June 8th!, From the National Council on Independent Living, June 08, 2009
National Health Law Program's State Maintenance of Effort Requirements for Enhan, From Steve Gold, March 10, 2009
No action on bus agency,By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka-Capitol Journal, March 31, 2009
New AARP Paper on Visitability, From Concrete Change, January 18, 2009
NDRN Releases Shocking Report on Seclusion & Restraint in U.S. Schools, From the National Disability Rights Network, January 13, 2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Affordable, Accessible, Integrated Housing, Information Bulletin #274 from Steve Gold, January 14, 2009

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Obama Turns Up the Volume in Health Care Bid, By Helen Cooper and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, March 08, 2010
Obama calls for reconciliation to prevent filibuster on health-care reform, By Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery, Washington Post, March 4, 2010
Obama looks to undecided Dems for health backing, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, March 02, 2010
Obama to Offer Health Bill to Ease Impasse as Bipartisan Meeting Approaches, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, February 18, 2010
Obama would OK health bill minus items he pursued, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Charles Babington, Associated Press, February 10, 2010
Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care, By Jeff Zeleny, New York Times, February 07, 2010
Obama suggests Republicans could have a role in health-care bill, By Shailagh Murray and Paul Kane, Washington Post, February 04, 2010
Obama's Budget Proposal, Continuing Negotiations On Health Reform, By Kaiser Health News, February 01, 2010
Obama Weighs Paring Goals for Health Bill, By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, January 20, 2010
Obama to woo House Dems on health care deal, By Richado Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press, January 14, 2010
Obama, congressional Democrats meeting on health, By Alan Fram, Associated Press/BusinessWeek, January 13, 2010
Obama seeks to close the deal on healthcare reform in new year, By Sam Youngman and Bob Cusack, The Hill, December 23, 2009
Obama signs hate crimes bill into law, By Carol E. Lee, Politico, October 29, 2009
Organization offers bus passes, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, October 08, 2009
OIG Audits Find More Providers Overcharging Medicare, By Cheryl Clark, HealthLeaders Media, August 19, 2009
Obama Hedges on Mandatory Community Services, By Jennifer LeFleur, ProPublica, July 30, 2009
Obama's ADA Speech Bombs, From Josie Byzek's Tremors of Intent Blog at New Mobility Magazine, July 27, 2009
Obama celebrates ADA anniversary, By United Press International, July 25, 2009
Obama Eyes The Purse Strings for Medicare, By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post, Thursday, July 16, 2009
Olmstead's Anniversary and Disability Civil Rights, Information Bulletin #287 from Steve Gold, June 08, 2009
Obama health plan takes shape, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, June 01, 2009
$1 Billion CDBG Stimulus Act Funds - Housing for People with Disabilities?, Information Bulletin #284 from Steve Gold, May 11, 2009
Over 10,000 call to urge Senate to address long term services and supports and Medicaid's institutional bias in healthcare reform, From ADAPT, May 14, 2009
Obama scrambles after Daschle withdraws in wake of tax controversy, By Margaret Talev and David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers, February 04,2009

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Pelosi: House vote may be next week, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, March 12, 2010
Public Forum on the Future of Community Transportation, From Topekans in Support of Public Transporation, March 2010
Parkinson announces budget changes, slams Legislature’s tax breaks; Senate president advances tax increase plan, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, March 5, 2010
Parity Law Expands Mental Health Access, By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health News, March 02, 2010
Provider-tax bills in the works, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
Programs for disabled face cuts, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital Journal, January 24, 2010
President Obama releases health reform proposal, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, February 22, 2010
Paring back health care not so easy, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Washington Post/Associated Press, January 22, 2010
People With Disabilities: The Talent You're Missing, By Barbara Frankel, DiversityInc.com, January 21, 2010
Panel’s tax plan would raise $200 million, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2010
Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act: What Does It Mean For Children with Disabilities?, By Jessica Butler, Esquire, The Special Ed Advocate Newsletter, December 16, 2009
Program officials told to brace for more cuts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 18, 2009
Pharma Deal With White House on Course to Net Industry Billions, By Sam Stein, The Huffington Post, November 11, 2009
Praeger backs Medicare Advantage cuts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 09, 2009
Plan Creates New Program to Pay for Long-Term Care, By Anne Wilde Mathews, The Wall Street Journal, November 04, 2009
Promising Practices and Solutions in Accessible Transportation: Service Animals and Public Transportation, From Easter Seals Project Action, November 2009
Preparing for a Pandemic, State Health Departments Struggle With Rationing Decisions, By Sheri Fink, ProPublica, October 24, 2009
Protests unlikely for deaf university's new leader, By Jessica Gresko, The Associated Press, October 18, 2009
President Obama Announces New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, From the White House, October 05, 2009
Public Hearing on the 2010 Kansas Consolidated Plan - Oct 12th, From the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, September 2009
Public addresses transit board, By Ann Marie Bush, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 25, 2009
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Changes to ADA Regulations, From the DBTAC National Network of ADA Centers, September 24, 2009
Policy Experts Call Fear of Medical Rationing Unfounded, By Reed Ableson, The New York Times, August 24, 2009
Pilot project shows promise for cutting Medicaid costs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 03, 2009
Program for blind adults is a merger target, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 28, 2009
President Obama Meets Privately with 12 Disability Representatives, Promises to Continue the Dialogue, From the Natl. Council on Independent Living (NCIL), July 27, 2009
Protesters want more in health reform bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 21, 2009
"Partnership" Policies for Long-Term Care Hold Promise--and Pitfalls, By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News, July 10, 2009
President Obama Commemorates Anniversary of Olmstead and Announces New Initiatives to Assist Americans with Disabilities, From the White House, June 22, 2009
Promises, Promises: Polling places lack access, By Kimberly Hefling, the Associated Press, June 10, 2009
Program for disabled Wichita graduates is expanding, By Joe Rodriguez, the Wichita Eagle, May 26, 2009
Participate: Barriers to Wheeled Mobility Users in the Community Survey, From the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, April 8, 2009
Plan aids jobless with health costs, By Julie Appleby, USA Today, January 26, 2009

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Republicans Spurn Once-Favored Health Mandate, By Julie Rovner, NPR, February 15, 2010
Rangel: Lawmakers writing compromise health bill, By Alan Fram, Associated Press, February 02, 2010
Reid asks Senate to remain civil as chamber edges toward final vote, By Jeffery Young, The Hill, December 22, 2009
Reid to unveil final offer on healthcare bill on Saturday morning, By Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 18, 2009
Reid plan ups pressure on moderates, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, November 18, 2009
Reid Prepared to Keep Senate in Session Thanksgiving Week, By Emily Pierce, Roll Call, November 13, 2009
Revenue projections slashed, By Tim Carpenter, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 06, 2009
Running the Health Care Gantlet, By Albert R. Hunt, The New York Times, October 18, 2009
Rate of Enrollment in Medicaid Rose Rapidly, Report Says, By Kevin Sack, The New York Times, October 01, 2009
Remembering Ted Kennedy, By Martin Kady II and Tim Greive, Politico, August 26, 2009
Red Cross to cut transportation, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 12, 2009
Revenue enhancements needed to maintain essential services, From TILRC, May 04, 2009
Rider Paradox: Surge in Mass, Drop in Transit, By Michael Cooper, The New York Times, February 04, 2009
Rep. Jenkins plans open house for Topeka office, The Topeka Capital-Journal, January 21, 2009

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Senate panel unsatisfied with cuts proposed by KHPA, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 10, 2010
Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities, By Alan Berenson, New York Times, March 08, 2010
Senate OKs Topeka transit bill, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 03, 2010
Seclusion and Restraint Bill Passes House, From Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), March 03, 2010
States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows, By Kevin Sack and Robert Pear, New York Times, February 18, 2010
Sebelius: Greedy insurance hikes prove need for health care reform, By Kathleen Sebelius, Special to The Kansas City Star, February 19, 2010
Seniors' mental health needs often unmet, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 16, 2010
Sen. adopts change on mentally ill, By Associated Press, February 16, 2010
Social Security disability applicants struggle through a labyrinth of bureaucracy, By Diane Stafford, Kansas City Star, February 15, 2010
Social Security Adds 38 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions, From the Social Security Administration, February 11, 2010
State hospitals packed with mentally ill patients, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
The Story Behind The Bill: Rep. Miller finds school discipline too extreme, By Kris Kitto, The Hill, February 02, 2010
State of health reform: Still grim, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, January 27, 2010
Senate GOP leaders say some tax increases will be necessary, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 22, 2010
SRS to Accept Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program, From the Kansas Department on Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), January 14, 2010
States seek to shift some health costs to feds, By Michael Gromley, Associated Press, January 12, 2010
Some welcome closure of KNI, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 05, 2009
State Plan for Independent Living Public Hearing, From the Legislative Update listserve of the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, December 28, 2009
Senate advances landmark health bill, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, December 21, 2009
The Senate’s Game Changer, By David Herszenhorn, December 17, 2009
Senator: Expect even deeper cuts next year, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 14, 2009
Stormont-Vail sets final clinic, By the Topeka Capital-Joural, December 15, 2009
Sen. Reid bows to centrists, will drop Medicare buy-in provision to pass bill, By J. Taylor Rushing and Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 14, 2009
State budget woes on agenda, By the Associated Press, November 14, 2009
Senate Democrats Near Deal On Health Care, By Julie Rovner, National Public Radio, December 09, 2009
Senators express hope for a health reform bill, By Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery, The Washington Post, December 02, 2009
Senate Debate on Health Bill Set to Begin Monday, By Naftali Bendavid, The Wall Street Journal, November 29, 2009
Senate Democrats look to start health reform debate next week, By J. Taylor Rushing, The Hill, November 09, 2009
Schwartz leaving KACIL post, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 02, 2009
SOAR training expedites disability benefits, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 28, 2009
State budget woes deepen, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 30, 2009
Senate on Verge of Health Bill, By Janet Adamy and Greg Hitt, The Wall Street Journal, October 26, 2009
Scramble to parcel out H1N1 vaccine, By Rob Stein and Michael Laris, The Washington Post, October 23, 2009
Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened, By Greg Allen, National Public Radio, October 01, 2009
Stimulus windfall benefits KHRC, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 27, 2009
Schumer introduces CFC Amendment in Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform bill!, From ADAPT, September 21, 2009
Senate Bill Sets Lines for Health Showdown, By Greg Hitt, Jane Adamy and Johnathan Weisman, The Wall Street Journal, September, 17, 2009
State Discriminated Against Mentally Ill, Judge Rules, By James Barron, The New York Times, September 09, 2009
Social Security Struggles With Disability Backlog, By Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio, August 31, 2009
Senior Groups Reject Health Care 'Scare Tactics', By Laura Leslie, National Public Radio, August 30, 2009
Students With Disabilities Face Corporal Punishment at Higher Rates, From ACLU Online, August 15, 2009
Should Disability Funding Be Part of Health Reform?, By Ben Adler, The American Prospect, July 30, 2009
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on 19th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, By US Dept. of Labor Sec.Hilda Solis, July 24, 2009
Social Security Execs Boogie Down at Lavish Phoenix Conference, By Joseph Rhee and Brian Ross, ABC News, July 15, 2009
Senate panel passes health reform bill, By Jeffrey Young, The Hill, July 15, 2009
Still a long road ahead for health care, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown and Chris Frates, Politico, July 15, 2009
SRS Stakeholder Meeting to gather comments on the FY 2011 budget, From SRS Secretary Don Jordan, July 9, 2009
Sebelius: New Fraud Prevention Team will Turn up Heat, By Ben Amirault, HealthLaedersMedia.com, May 21, 2009
Secretary Duncan Announces Plans to Increase Oversight of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, From the House Committee on Education and Labor, May 20, 2009
Sunday bus service saved again, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 18, 2009
Session produced little for health or social services, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 11, 2009
SRS Stakeholder's Meeting on FY 2010 Budget - May 14th!, From SRS, April 21, 2009
Social service agencies brace for more cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 21, 2009
Social Security clogged with disability claims, By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press, April 01, 2009
Senate and House approve budget bill, From KHI News Service, March 31, 2009
SRS implements rolling waiting list for physical disability service, From The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitaion Services, March 02, 2009
The Stimulus Act and Medicaid Services, Information Bulletin #276 from Steve Gold, February 19, 2009
Stimulus dollars head this way for Medicaid and other programs, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 17, 2009
Summary of Stimulus Bill and IDEA Funding, From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), February 14, 2009
Stimulus bill narrowly survives Senate test vote, From the Associated Press Executive Morning Briefing for February 10, 2009
Sebelius, Bredesen up for HHS spot, By Mike Allen, Politico, February 08, 2009
Special hunt about more than deer, From Hunting Spots with Marc Murrell from the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Magazine, November/December 2008
Stimulus Plan, People with Disabilities, and Olmstead, Information Bulletin #275 from Steve Gold, January 29, 2009
Smaller cuts approved in Senate plan expected to gain approval from Kansas House, Associated Press (from the Lawrence Journal-World), January 29, 2009
Senate gives tentative OK to 2009 budget bill, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 28, 2009
Senate committee endorses GOP state budget plan, By Tim Carpenter, The Topeka Capitol-Journal, January 27, 2009
SRS: Rescission will hurt needy, disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 16, 2009
Sebelius signs executive order to increase accessibility to state websites, From the Office of Governor Kathleen Sebelius, December 22, 2009
Stimulus package reportedly still weeks from completion, From McKinight's Long-Term Care News, January 06, 2009

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Topekan trains for boccia event, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capitol-Journal, March 14, 2010
Ten who could decide health care, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, March 05, 2010
2010 Through the Looking Glass Scholarships for Students Who Have Parents with Disabilities, From Through the Looking Glass, February 2010
Three-agency merger proposed, By KHI News Service, January 19, 2010
3 Nursing Home Patients Killed by 'Chemical Restraints', By John Hendren, ABC News, January 05, 2010
Tax increase hardly a sure thing, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 21, 2009
Trees available for families in need,By the Topeka Capital-Journal, December 02, 2009
Turkey we got, trimmings we need, By Phil Anderson, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 25, 2009
TMTA postpones route changes, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 24, 2009
TMTA budget shortfall looming, By Mike Hall, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 16, 2009
TDI Inaugurates First Vlog, It's Our World!, From the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), November 06, 2009
TMTA settles on service changes, By Corey Jones, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 28, 2009
TMTA considers route changes, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 28, 2009
Tell Finance Committee that Community First Choice MUST be in HC Reform!, From Kansas ADAPT, September 17, 2009
Teleconference:  Will health insurance reform mean security and peace of mind for people with disabilities?, September 17, 2009 at 1p.m., From the National Council on Independent Living, September 11, 2009
$2.3 Billion Pfizer Settlement Is Not Enough to Deter Organized Crime in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Statement of Sidney Wolfe, M.D., Director, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, September 02, 2009
Transportation for America Needs Your Stories for Congress, By Donna McNamee from AAPD's Justice For All Blog, September 02, 2009
TMTA needs help, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, August 21, 2009
Transitioning from High School to College for Students with Disabilities, From Disability Law Lowdown, August 17, 2009
2010 Topeka City Budget, By KSNT News, August 18, 2009
TMTA opposes rate increase, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 04, 2009
TMTA official: Budget 'bare-bone', By Ann Marie Bush, The Topeka Capital-Journal, July 31, 2009
TMTA drives home its case, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 14, 2009
TMTA wants higher mill levy, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 23, 2009
TMTA to use most of tax hike, ByTim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital Journal, May 14, 2009
TMTA accepts analysis offer, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 07, 2009
Topeka Transit: Ideas welcome, The Topeka Capitol-Journal, March 04, 2009
Transit CEO airs funding frustration, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 02, 2009
Topeka Transit Changes Cause Riders Consternation, By Brian Quick, WIBW TV 13 News, February 24, 2009
Topeka Transit riders eye service loss, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February, 23, 2009
10 percent cut would hurt frail elderly, secretary says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 18, 2009
Topeka Transit alters routes, ends services, By Mike Hall, The Topeka Capital_Journal, January 28, 2009
Teenagers find opportunities with wheelchair basketball, By Nick Hoch, ABC TV 49, January 18, 2009
Through the Looking Glass Offers 2009 College Scholarships for Students with Parents with Disabilities, January 2009

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U.S. Department of Education Makes Public State-by-State Restraint and Seclusion Information, From The U.S. Dept. of Education, February 24, 2010
United We Ride National Dialogue Wants Your Ideas on Accessible Transportation, From the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM), October 2009
US Signs International Treaty on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, From the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), July 30, 2009

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VA and DoD Announce Disability Evaluation System Pilot Expansion, From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, November 17, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden Announces Kareem Dale As Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy, From the Office of the Vice President, February 12, 2009

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Wichita woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, By James Carlson, Topeka Capitol-Journal, March 14, 2010
Ways and Means Committee agrees to cuts in social services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 11, 2010
Who Is Defending the Children?, By Tricia & Calvin Luker, Our Children Left Behind (OCLB), March 04, 2010
Why Pay For Health Insurance When You Can Steal It?, By Jennifer Moore, NPR/KSMU, March 03, 2010
What A Difference A Year Makes, By Kaiser Health News, February 16, 2010
While Confident Health Care Will Pass This Year, Democrats Still Search for a Plan, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, January 29, 2010
What The Massachusetts Senate Race Could Mean For Health Reform, By Kaiser Health News, January 19, 2010
Waiting lists for state services expected to grow, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 11, 2010
Wait lists could grow, By Tim Hrencher, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 31, 2009
Women with Disabilities and Health Care: What the Research Shows, By Kim Donahue, Disaboom, October 2009
White House Announces Disability Employment Awarness Month, From the White House, September 29, 2009
What he said, what he meant, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, September 10, 2009
We are now, in a fight for our lives, to include the Community Choice Act (CCA) in health reform!, From ADAPT, June 19, 2009
The "Woodwork" Myth, Informational Bulletin #286 from Steve Gold, June 02, 2009
Why Are People with "MR/DD Status"Still In Nursing Homes?, Information Bulletin #279 from Steve Gold, March 18, 2009
Winners & losers in stimulus fight, By Lisa Lerer, Politico, February, 13, 2009
Waiting lists for some social services inevitable, governor says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2009

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You can help the disabled in Haiti, From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, January 21, 2010

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News by Topic

Abuse and Neglect
Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities, By Alan Berenson, New York Times, March 08, 2010
Congress Targets Senior Abuse, By Rick Schmitt, Kaiser Health News, November 23, 2009
Group to highlight report on Howe Developmental Center, By Kristen Schorsch, Chicago Tribune, November 16, 2009
In Chicago’s Nursing Homes, a Psychiatrist Delivers High-Risk Meds, Cut-Rate Care, By Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune, November 10, 2009

Benefits
SRS to Accept Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program, From the Kansas Department on Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), January 14, 2010
Income at Risk: Unemployment Skyrockets for Those with Disabilities, Reports Allsup, By Reuters, October 19, 2009
HHS Provides More Than $2.6 Billion to States to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs, From The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Cotober 22, 2009
MediKan, cash assistance cuts take effect Wednesday, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 30, 2009

Civil Rights/Legal Assistance
Federal Olmstead Enforcement by CMS - A New Day?, Information Bulletin # 295 from Steve Gold, November 02, 2009
GAO: Elderly, disabled voters still confront access problems, By McKnight's Long-Term Care News, October 29, 2009
Obama's ADA Speech Bombs, From Josie Byzek's Tremors of Intent Blog at New Mobility Magazine, July 27, 2009
Olmstead's Anniversary and Disability Civil Rights, Information Bulletin #287 from Steve Gold, June 08, 2009

Education

Employment

Federal Issues
New hope for Illinois’ mentally ill nursing-home residents, By David Jackson and Gary Marx, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2010
Who Is Defending the Children?, By Tricia & Calvin Luker, Our Children Left Behind (OCLB), March 04, 2010
Seclusion and Restraint Bill Passes House, From Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), March 03, 2010
House to Vote on the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act This Week, From the National Council on Independent Living, March 01, 2010
U.S. Department of Education Makes Public State-by-State Restraint and Seclusion Information, From The U.S. Dept. of Education, February 24, 2010
States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows, By Kevin Sack and Robert Pear, New York Times, February 18, 2010
Come on HUD, Free People from Nursing Homes, Information Bulletin # 301 from Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information, February 16, 2010
The Story Behind The Bill: Rep. Miller finds school discipline too extreme, By Kris Kitto, The Hill, February 02, 2010
Medicaid Could Get Billions, By Jane Adamy, Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2010
Landmark Civil Rights Agreement Will Increase Housing Accessibility Across Country, From the National Fair Housing Alliance, January 13, 2010
DOJ Reaches Three Settlements Under the ADA Regarding the Use of Electronic Book Readers, From the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), January 13, 2010
FY 2008 Long Term Care Medicaid Services for Aged/Physically Disabled: Institutional versus Community Expenditures, Information Bulletin # 296 from Steve Gold, January 04, 2010
Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act: What Does It Mean For Children with Disabilities?, By Jessica Butler, Esquire, The Special Ed Advocate Newsletter, December 16, 2009
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse in Schools, From the House Committee on Education and Labor, December 09, 2009
Historic Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect, From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),November 20, 2009
Federal Olmstead Enforcement by CMS - A New Day?, Information Bulletin # 295 from Steve Gold, November 02, 2009
Obama signs hate crimes bill into law, By Carol E. Lee, Politico, October 29, 2009
GAO: Elderly, disabled voters still confront access problems, By McKnight's Long-Term Care News, October 29, 2009
HUD and Fair Housing Partners Report Record Number of Housing Discrimination Complaints, From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 08, 2009
New Legislation Introduced to Restore Parent Right to Expert Witness Fee, From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), June 07, 2009
Housing Information: Omnibus Act and Stimulus Bill, Informational Bulletin #282 from Steve Gold, April 01, 2009
Housing Information: Stimulus Bill and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Informational Bulletin #280 from Steve Gold, March 21, 2009
Housing Bill Offers Accessibility for Disabled, From the Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, March 10, 2009
Summary of Stimulus Bill and IDEA Funding, From the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), February 14, 2009

Health/ Long-term Services
Medicaid squeezed by budget cuts, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka capital-Journal, January 07, 2010
Some welcome closure of KNI, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 05, 2009
Long slog seems likely on Senate health care bill, By Michael Riley, The Denver Post, December 03, 2009
New Technology Helps Elderly Stay Healthy At Home, By Elizabeth G. Olson for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with the Washington Post, November 17, 2009
Capitol Police Arrest 86 Protesters, By Casey Hynes, Roll Call, April 28, 2009
Families Together Parent Networking Conference-June 26-27, From Families Together, April 28, 2009
Community Choice Act 2009 - Like Wings On An Eagle: Our Time Has Come!, From the NCIL Weekly Advocacy Monitor, March 30, 2009

Health Care Fraud
Why Pay For Health Insurance When You Can Steal It?, By Jennifer Moore, NPR/KSMU, March 03, 2010
Obama suggests Republicans could have a role in health-care bill, By Shailagh Murray and Paul Kane, Washington Post, February 04, 2010
Little progress seen against health insurance fraud, By Brad Heath, USA TODAY, January 28, 2010
Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims,By Hope Yen,The Associated Press, November 15, 2009

Health Insurance/Healthcare Reform
A Big Week For The House, By Kaiser Health News, March 15, 2010
Homestretch scramble for votes, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, March 15, 2010
Millions Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care, By Jeff Zeleny, New York Times, March 14, 2010
Pelosi: House vote may be next week, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, March 12, 2010
Democrats, White House close in on health bill, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, March 11, 2010
Democrats' full-court press on healthcare reform, By Gail Russell Chaddock, Christian Science Monitor, March 09, 2010
Obama Turns Up the Volume in Health Care Bid, By Helen Cooper and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, March 08, 2010
A Handy Road Map for the Final Weeks, By David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, March 08, 2010
Ten who could decide health care, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, March 05, 2010
Obama calls for reconciliation to prevent filibuster on health-care reform, By Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery, Washington Post, March 4, 2010
As Democrats seek to push through health bill, Obama reaches out to Republicans, By Lori Montgomery and Shailagh Murray, Washington Post, March 3, 2010
Obama looks to undecided Dems for health backing, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, March 02, 2010
Democrats will have votes for health bill, Obama aide says, By Ann Kornblut, Washington Post, March 01, 2010
After The Summit, From Kaiser Health News, February 25, 2010
Live from Washington: Obama's health care summit, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press, February 25, 2010
House votes to strip health insurance companies of antitrust exemption, By Perry Bacon Jr., Washington Post, February 24, 2010
Democrats warm to Obama’s plan to pass health bill, By Lisa Wangsness, Boston Globe, February 24, 2010
Examining Obama's Health Care Proposal, Thursday's White House Summit, By Kaiser Health News, February 22, 2010
President Obama releases health reform proposal, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, February 22, 2010
Sebelius: Greedy insurance hikes prove need for health care reform, By Kathleen Sebelius, Special to The Kansas City Star, February 19, 2010
Obama to Offer Health Bill to Ease Impasse as Bipartisan Meeting Approaches, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, February 18, 2010
Health insurance rate hikes prompt more criticism from Obama administration, By Amy Goldstein, Washington Post, February 18, 2010
House Democrats say merger of health bills is near, By Jennifer Haberkorn, Washington Times, February 18, 2010
What A Difference A Year Makes, By Kaiser Health News, February 16, 2010
Republicans Spurn Once-Favored Health Mandate, By Julie Rovner, NPR, February 15, 2010
Health insurers take heat for rise in profits, By Noam Levey, Los Angeles Times, February 11, 2009
Can Gregg help W.H. save health bill?, By David Rogers, Politico, February 11, 2010
Obama would OK health bill minus items he pursued, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Charles Babington, Associated Press, February 10, 2010
GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit, By Charles Babington, Associated Press, February 09, 2010
Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care, By Jeff Zeleny, New York Times, February 07, 2010
Rangel: Lawmakers writing compromise health bill, By Alan Fram, Associated Press, February 02, 2010
Obama's Budget Proposal, Continuing Negotiations On Health Reform, By Kaiser Health News, February 01, 2010
Medicaid Could Get Billions, By Jane Adamy, Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2010
Deja vu a nightmare for Democrats?, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Chris Frates, Politico, January 31, 2010
While Confident Health Care Will Pass This Year, Democrats Still Search for a Plan, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, January 29, 2010
State of health reform: Still grim, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, January 27, 2010
Democrats Put Lower Priority on Health Bill, By David Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, The New York Times, January 26, 2010
Debating Next Steps For Health Reform, By Kaiser Health News, January 25, 2010
Analysis: Paring back health care not so easy, By Richardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Washington Post/Associated Press, January 22, 2010
Obama Weighs Paring Goals for Health Bill, By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David M. Herszenhorn, New York Times, January 20, 2010
Durbin: No attempt to push healthcare bill through before Brown certified, By Alexander Bolton and Jeffery Young, The Hill, January 20, 2010
The fallout: Democrats rethinking health care bill, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 19, 2010
Democrats seek quick deal on health-care bill, By Lori Montgomery, Washington Post, January 16, 2010
Democrats see healthcare finish line in sight after negotiations, By Jeffery Young and Jared Allen, The Hill, January 14, 2010
Obama to woo House Dems on health care deal, By Richado Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press, January 14, 2010
Obama, congressional Democrats meeting on health, By Alan Fram, Associated Press/BusinessWeek, January 13, 2010
States seek to shift some health costs to feds, By Michael Gromley, Associated Press, January 12, 2010
Deadline looms over reform, By Chris Frates, Politico, January 12, 2010
House, Senate View Health Exchanges Differently, By Julie Rovner, NPR, January 12, 2010
Nancy Pelosi's uphill health bill battle, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, January 09, 2010
Dem leaders to forgo conference, By Carrie Budoff Brown and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 05, 2010
Lawmakers begin resolving differences between the two chambers' health care overhaul plans, Kaiser Health News, Health on the Hill for January 04, 2009
Health debate resumes with WH meet, By Patrick O'Connor, Politico, January 04, 2010
The House, Senate and You: A New Guide to Health Reform, By Jordan Rau, Julie Appleby, Phil Galewitz and Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News, December 24, 2009
Obama seeks to close the deal on healthcare reform in new year, By Sam Youngman and Bob Cusack, The Hill, December 23, 2009
Reid asks Senate to remain civil as chamber edges toward final vote, By Jeffery Young, The Hill, December 22, 2009
Senate advances landmark health bill, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, December 21, 2009
Reid to unveil final offer on healthcare bill on Saturday morning, By Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 18, 2009
Health care deadline obstacles pile up, By Carrie Burdoff Brown and Meredith Shiner, Politico, December 17, 2009
The Senate’s Game Changer, By David Herszenhorn, December 17, 2009
DeMint promises to delay health bill, force Christmas Eve vote, By Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 17, 2009
Democrats Urged to Act on Health, By Greg Hitt and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, December 16, 2009
Sen. Reid bows to centrists, will drop Medicare buy-in provision to pass bill, By J. Taylor Rushing and Alexander Bolton, The Hill, December 14, 2009
High hurdles ahead for health plan, By Chris Frates, Politico, December 13, 2009
An Important Step for Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities, From the The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), December 10, 2009
Senate Democrats Near Deal On Health Care, By Julie Rovner, National Public Radio, December 09, 2009
The CLASS Act Survives Attempted Death-Blow, Remains in Senate Reform Bill, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), December 07, 2009
Senators express hope for a health reform bill, By Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery, The Washington Post, December 02, 2009
As Senate begins debate on overhaul of the nation's health care system, Senators expected to offer an array of amendments, By Kaiser Health News, November 30 2009
CBO Says Premiums Would Fall For Individuals Getting Subsidized Coverage, By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News, November 30, 2009
Senate Debate on Health Bill Set to Begin Monday, By Naftali Bendavid, The Wall Street Journal, November 29, 2009
Health Haggling Heats Up, By Greg Hitt and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2009
Reid plan ups pressure on moderates, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, November 18, 2009
Reid Prepared to Keep Senate in Session Thanksgiving Week, By Emily Pierce, Roll Call, November 13, 2009
Hoyer, Reid move to finish healthcare reform legislation before the end of 2009, By Jordan Fabian and Ian Swanson, The Hill, November 11, 2009
Pharma Deal With White House on Course to Net Industry Billions, By Sam Stein, The Huffington Post, November 11, 2009
Praeger backs Medicare Advantage cuts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 09, 2009
Senate Democrats look to start health reform debate next week, By J. Taylor Rushing, The Hill, November 09, 2009
House of Representatives Makes History with Passage of Healthcare Bill, By the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), November 09, 2009
Hoyer: Health debate could stretch past Saturday vote time, By Mike Soraghan and Jared Allen, The Hill, November 06, 2009
Health Bill Garners Endorsements, By Naftali Bendavid and Janet Adamy, The Wall Street Journal, November 06, 2009
Plan Creates New Program to Pay for Long-Term Care, By Anne Wilde Mathews, The Wall Street Journal, November 04, 2009
After all the fuss, public health plan covers few, By Richardo Alonzo-Zaldivar, The Associated Press, November 01, 2009
House health compromise has 'public option' with a catch, By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook, The Los Angeles Times, October 29, 2009
Act Now: Help Save the CLASS Act from Corporate Lobbyists!, From the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), October 26, 2009
Senate on Verge of Health Bill, By Janet Adamy and Greg Hitt, The Wall Street Journal, October 26, 2009
Running the Health Care Gantlet, By Albert R. Hunt, The New York Times, October 18, 2009
Ad Audit: Do The Insurers' Claims Add Up?, By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News, October 16, 2009
Finance Committee Approves Health Reform Bill, Snowe Sides With Democrats, By Kaiser Health News, October 13, 2009
House Dems Seek Health Bill Support From Liberals, Women, And Even Republicans, By Kaiser Health News, October 09, 2009
Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis, By Robert Pear and David M. Herzenhorn, The New York Times, October 09, 2009
Baucus not worried about CBO score, By Jeffrey Young, The Hill, October 05, 2009
Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened, By Greg Allen, National Public Radio, October 01, 2009
Disability Rights Advocates praise Senator Baucus and other key Senators for addressing the institutional bias in Senate healthcare reform legislation, From ADAPT, September 23, 2009
Schumer introduces CFC Amendment in Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform bill!, From ADAPT, September 21, 2009
Helping Elderly Leave Nursing Homes for a Home, By John Leland, The New York Times, September 19, 2009
Tell Finance Committee that Community First Choice MUST be in HC Reform!, From Kansas ADAPT, September 17, 2009
Senate Bill Sets Lines for Health Showdown, By Greg Hitt, Jane Adamy and Johnathan Weisman, The Wall Street Journal, September, 17, 2009
Teleconference:  Will health insurance reform mean security and peace of mind for people with disabilities?, September 17, 2009 at 1p.m., From the National Council on Independent Living, September 11, 2009
What he said, what he meant, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, September 10, 2009
Baucus Proposal For Senate Finance Health Care Deal, By Kaiser Health News, September 08, 2009
Disability Leadership Meet With White House Staff on Health Reform, From the Disability Representatives Present at the White House, August 31, 2009
Senior Groups Reject Health Care 'Scare Tactics', By Laura Leslie, National Public Radio, August 30, 2009
At Sestak Town Hall, Disability Activists Draw Their Own Red Line on Long-Term Care Funding, By Daniel Denvir, The Huffington Post, August 28, 2009
GOP Tees Up Medicare Manifesto, By Neil King, Jr, The Wall Street Journal, August 25, 2009
Policy Experts Call Fear of Medical Rationing Unfounded, By Reed Ableson, The New York Times, August 24, 2009
Health-Care Rate Setting and Our Political Leaders, Information Bulletin #293 from Steve Gold, August 24, 2009
Most Americans Continue to Support Moving Ahead With Health Care Reform Now Despite Town Hall Fights and Ad Campaigns, From the Kaiser Family Foundation, August 20, 2009
Can Health Reform Pass? Experts Weigh In, By Kaiser Health News, August 20, 2009
Should Disability Funding Be Part of Health Reform?, By Ben Adler, The American Prospect, July 30, 2009
Obama Hedges on Mandatory Community Services, By Jennifer LeFleur, ProPublica, July 30, 2009
Democrats find momentum on reform, By Carrie Budoff Browm and Patrick O'Connor, Politico, July 30, 2009
President Obama Meets Privately with 12 Disability Representatives, Promises to Continue the Dialogue, From the Natl. Council on Independent Living (NCIL), July 27, 2009
Protesters want more in health reform bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 21, 2009
Obama Eyes The Purse Strings for Medicare, By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post, Thursday, July 16, 2009
New Report Offers Policy Recommendations for Including Long-Term Care Services in Health Care Reform, From the SCAN Foundation, July 16, 2009
Senate panel passes health reform bill, By Jeffrey Young, The Hill, July 15, 2009
Still a long road ahead for health care, By Patrick O'Connor and Carrie Budoff Brown and Chris Frates, Politico, July 15, 2009
National Poll Indicates Broad Public Support for Long-Term Care Reform, From the SCAN Foundation, July 08, 2009
Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises, By Reed Abelson, the New York Times, July 01, 2009
Congress's $1.2 Million a Day Drug Habit—and Pharma's Phony "Gift" to Health Care Reform, By James Ridgeway, Mother Jones, June 30, 2009
Nursing Homes Get Old for Many With Disabilities, By Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica, June 21, 2009
We are now, in a fight for our lives, to include the Community Choice Act (CCA) in health reform!, From ADAPT, June 19, 2009
Harkin Vows Health Overhaul Will Include Community Choice Act, By Jane Norman, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor, June 09, 2009
Medical bills underlie 60 percent of U.S. bankruptcies: study, By Maggie Fox, Reuters, June 04, 2009
The "Woodwork" Myth, Informational Bulletin #286 from Steve Gold, June 02, 2009
Costs eat big holes in employer health-insurance net, By Kristen Gerecher, MarketWatch, June 02, 2009
Obama health plan takes shape, By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico, June 01, 2009
Capitol Police Arrest 86 Protesters, By Casey Hynes, Roll Call, April 28, 2009
640,000 Kansans Are in Families that Will Spend More than 10 Percent of Their Income on Health Care in 2009, From FamiliesUSA, April 30, 2009
Health Care Leaders Say Obama Overstated Their Promise to Control Costs, By Robert Pear, the New York Times, May 14, 2009
Healthcare industry to offer cuts of $2 trillion, By Michael A. Fletcher and Ceci Connolly, the Washington Post,  May 11, 2009
Health Insurers Agree to End Higher Premiums for Women, By Robert Pear, the New York Times, May 6, 2009
Obama scrambles after Daschle withdraws in wake of tax controversy, By Margaret Talev and David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers, February 04,2009

Housing
New hope for Illinois’ mentally ill nursing-home residents, By David Jackson and Gary Marx, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2010
Public Hearing on the 2010 Kansas Consolidated Plan - Oct 12th, From the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, September 2009
President Obama Commemorates Anniversary of Olmstead and Announces New Initiatives to Assist Americans with Disabilities, From the White House, June 22, 2009
HUD official charged with getting paid for tennis and gambling time, By Dawn Bormann, the Kansas City Star, May 21, 2009

Institutions
New hope for Illinois’ mentally ill nursing-home residents, By David Jackson and Gary Marx, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2010
Nursing home provider tax taken up, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 25, 2010
Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny, By Alex Berenson, New York Times, February 10, 2010
Downsizing to begin at hospitals for the developmentally disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 08, 2010
State hospitals packed with mentally ill patients, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
Poor ratings persist for 1 in 5 U.S. nursing homes, By Jack Gillum, USA TODAY, January 28, 2010
KNI to stay open for now, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 27, 2010
Some welcome closure of KNI, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 05, 2009

Internet
Google Adding Automatic Captions to YouTube Vids, By Chris Albrecht, newteevee.com, November 19, 2009
TDI Inaugurates First Vlog, It's Our World!, From the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), November 06, 2009
E-Health Records: Privacy Diagnosis Poor, By Roy Mark, eWeek.com, October 20, 2009

Kansas Government
Mental health advocates to capitol, By the Associated Press, March 16, 2010
Legislature wades into tax bills this week, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 15, 2010
Democrats pan proposed cuts in SRS, KHPA spending, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 12, 2010
Advocates for disabled sue state over budget cuts,By the Associated Press, March 12, 2010
Ways and Means Committee agrees to cuts in social services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 11, 2010
Ways and Means subcommittee finishes KHPA and SRS budgets, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 11, 2010
Senate panel unsatisfied with cuts proposed by KHPA, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 10, 2010
Appropriations Committee weighs nursing home tax, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 09, 2010
Disabled funding plan derails, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 09, 2010
House subcommittee moves on managed care privilege tax, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 08, 2010
Parkinson announces budget changes, slams Legislature’s tax breaks; Senate president advances tax increase plan, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, March 5, 2010
Senate OKs Topeka transit bill, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 03, 2010
Medicaid savings options outlined, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 01, 2010
Cuts hurt Medicaid, wheelchairs, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 01, 2010
Alcohol taxes targeted, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 27, 2010
Advocate: State is 'dangerously close' to being sued, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 26, 2010
Nursing home provider tax taken up, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 25, 2010
Major issues in the Legislature, By the Associated Press, February 21, 2010
KHPA Using Web-Based Survey to Solicit Budget Savings Ideas, By Kansas Health Policy Authority, February 16, 2010
Seniors' mental health needs often unmet, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 16, 2010
Sen. adopts change on mentally ill, By Associated Press, February 16, 2010
Disability cuts hit Kansans, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 12, 2010
Downsizing to begin at hospitals for the developmentally disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 08, 2010
Provider-tax bills in the works, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
House panel revises budget, but doesn't balance it, By John Hanna, Associated Press, February 04, 2010
State hospitals packed with mentally ill patients, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
Alcohol tax would double to fund social services, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 02, 2010
Aging secretary touts in-home services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 27, 2010
KNI to stay open for now, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 27, 2010
Mental health system close to collapse, center directors say, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 25, 2010
Governor urges social service groups to push for tax increases, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 25, 2010
Programs for disabled face cuts, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital Journal, January 24, 2010
Senate GOP leaders say some tax increases will be necessary, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 22, 2010
Case made for more taxes, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 21, 2010
Three-agency merger proposed, By KHI News Service, January 19, 2010
Medicaid call center stays open, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, January 19, 2010
SRS to Accept Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program, From the Kansas Department on Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), January 14, 2010
Budget committee weighing Medicaid cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 13, 2010
Governor calls for sales and tobacco tax increases, By KHI News Service, January 11, 2010
Waiting lists for state services expected to grow, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 11, 2010
Coalition to fight further budget cuts, By KHI News Service, January 08, 2010
Medicaid squeezed by budget cuts, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka capital-Journal, January 07, 2010
Fund would force state saving, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 06, 2010
Panel’s tax plan would raise $200 million, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2010
KDoA announces cuts in in-home services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2010
Some welcome closure of KNI, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 05, 2009
State Plan for Independent Living Public Hearing, From the Legislative Update listserve of the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, December 28, 2009
AG completes CLO investigation, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 22, 2009
Tax increase hardly a sure thing, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 21, 2009
Governor says "no" to more Medicaid or education cuts, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 17, 2009
Bleak forecast for next year's budget, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 15, 2009
Senator: Expect even deeper cuts next year, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 14, 2009
State budget woes on agenda, By the Associated Press, November 14, 2009
Kansas governor seen drifting toward tax plan, By John Hanna, The Associated Press, December 13, 2009
Interhab protests cut in Medicaid rates, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 08, 2009
Closure commission delivers final report to governor, By KHI News Service, December 07, 2009
Important State Budget Update!, From Mike Oxford and Ami Hyten, TILRC, November 24, 2009
Governor: 'No way to sugar coat it', By Mike Sheilds and Dave Ranney, November 23, 2009
Program officials told to brace for more cuts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 18, 2009
Fiscal neglect in Kansas, An editorial from the Kansas City Star, November 07, 2009
Revenue projections slashed, By Tim Carpenter, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 06, 2009
Wait lists could grow, By Tim Hrencher, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 31, 2009
State budget woes deepen, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 30, 2009
SOAR training expedites disability benefits, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 28, 2009
MediKan, GA cuts take toll on mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 31, 2009
Commission endorses single campus for deaf, blind, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 17, 2009
KHPA selects its first Medicaid transportation broker, By KHI News Service, August 10, 2009
Program for blind adults is a merger target, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 28, 2009
Cabinet secretaries: Budget crunch 'one of worst ever', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 24, 2009
Agencies seek input on long-term care issues, By KHI News Service, July 10, 2009
Committee questions KHPA's independence, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 12, 2009
Kansas SRS outlines budget cuts, expects hit to get worse, From the Lawrence Journal-World, May 29, 2009
Mental health centers to trim services for uninsured, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 27, 2009
KDoA outlines budget cut's toll, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 18, 2009
Session produced little for health or social services, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 11, 2009
Change of Date for Upcoming Statewide SRS Stakeholders' Conference, From SRS, May 08, 2009
House buys Senate budget, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 07, 2009
Revenue enhancements needed to maintain essential services, From TILRC, May 04, 2009
SRS Stakeholder's Meeting on FY 2010 Budget - May 14th!, From SRS, April 21, 2009
Social service agencies brace for more cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 21, 2009
Senate and House approve budget bill, From KHI News Service, March 31, 2009
Cuts slated for GA and MediKan programs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 26, 2009
10 percent cut would hurt frail elderly, secretary says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 18, 2009
Stimulus dollars head this way for Medicaid and other programs, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 17, 2009
House and Senate accept budget compromise, By KHI News Service, February 12, 2009
Kansas House, Senate meet to hammer out difference in deficit-reducing bills, The Associated Press (from the Lawrence Journal-World), February 09. 2009
Commission to pick closure targets, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 09, 2009
Sebelius, Bredesen up for HHS spot, By Mike Allen, Politico, February 08, 2009
2009 budget bill altered and passed by House committee, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 30, 2009
Smaller cuts approved in Senate plan expected to gain approval from Kansas House, Associated Press (from the Lawrence Journal-World), January 29, 2009
Senate gives tentative OK to 2009 budget bill, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 28, 2009
Senate committee endorses GOP state budget plan, By Tim Carpenter, The Topeka Capitol-Journal, January 27, 2009
Rep. Jenkins plans open house for Topeka office, The Topeka Capital-Journal, January 21, 2009
KHPA agrees to study nursing home 'bed tax', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 20, 2009
SRS: Rescission will hurt needy, disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 16, 2009
Governor's budget proposal unveiled, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 13, 2009
Disabled Kansans protest SRS applications freeze, By Dion Lefler, The Wicita Eagle, January 13, 2008
Across-the-board budget cut high on Senate agenda, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 09, 2009
Announcement of Upcoming Statewide SRS Stakeholders' Conference, From SRS Secretary Don Jordan, January 07, 2008
Waiting lists for some social services inevitable, governor says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2009
Sebelius signs executive order to increase accessibility to state websites, From the Office of Governor Kathleen Sebelius, December 22, 2009

Medicaid
Ways and Means Committee agrees to cuts in social services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 11, 2010
Disabled funding plan derails, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 09, 2010
Medicaid savings options outlined, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 01, 2010
Cuts hurt Medicaid, wheelchairs, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 01, 2010
Alcohol taxes targeted, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 27, 2010
Advocate: State is 'dangerously close' to being sued, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 26, 2010
Nursing home provider tax taken up, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 25, 2010
Committee begins review of SRS budget, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, Februrary 24, 2010
National cross-disability, disability-led coalition releases agenda that includes CCA!, By the ADAPT Community, February 23, 2010
States Consider Medicaid Cuts as Use Grows, By Kevin Sack and Robert Pear, New York Times, February 18, 2010
Disability cuts hit Kansans, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 12, 2010
Provider-tax bills in the works, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 04, 2010
Health Care’s Share of U.S. Economy Rose at Record Rate, By Katharine Q. Seelye, New York Times, February 04, 2010
Medicaid Could Get Billions, By Jane Adamy, Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2010
Aging secretary touts in-home services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 27, 2010
Medicaid call center stays open, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, January 19, 2010
Budget committee weighing Medicaid cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 13, 2010
Waiting lists for state services expected to grow, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 11, 2010
FY 2008 Long Term Care Medicaid Services for Developmental Disabilities:
Institutional versus Community Expenditures, Information Bulletin # 298 from Steve Gold, January 11, 2010
FY 2008 Long Term Care Medicaid Services for Developmental Disabilities:
Institutional versus Community Expenditures, Information Bulletin # 297 from Steve Gold, January 07, 2010
Medicaid squeezed by budget cuts, By Barbara Hollingsworth, Topeka capital-Journal, January 07, 2010
Wait lists could grow, By Tim Hrencher, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 31, 2009
SOAR training expedites disability benefits, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 28, 2009
Kansas has backlog of 12,000 Medicaid applications, By the Associated Press, October 19, 2009
Hundreds of people affected by state's backlog, By Dion Lefler, The Wichita Eagle, October 22, 2009
MediKan, GA cuts take toll on mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 31, 2009
Social Security Struggles With Disability Backlog, By Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio, August 31, 2009
KHPA selects its first Medicaid transportation broker, By KHI News Service, August 10, 2009
HCBS Waivers and CMS Rules, Information Bulletin #291 from Steve Gold, August 03, 2009
Medicaid enrollment backlog could reach 50,000, KHI News Service, July 20, 2009
"Partnership" Policies for Long-Term Care Hold Promise--and Pitfalls, By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News, July 10, 2009
Agencies seek input on long-term care issues, By KHI News Service, July 10, 2009
Over 10,000 call to urge Senate to address long term services and supports and Medicaid's institutional bias in healthcare reform, From ADAPT, May 14, 2009
National Health Law Program's State Maintenance of Effort Requirements for Enhan, From Steve Gold, March 10, 2009
Medicaid Stimulus? States Playing Games, Information Bulletin #278 from Steve Gold, March 04, 2008
More on Congress' "Stimulus"package and Medicaid Services, Information Bulletin # 277 from Steve Gold, February 22, 2209
SRS implements rolling waiting list for physical disability service, From The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitaion Services, March 02, 2009
The Stimulus Act and Medicaid Services, Information Bulletin #276 from Steve Gold, February 19, 2009
10 percent cut would hurt frail elderly, secretary says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 18, 2009
Stimulus dollars head this way for Medicaid and other programs, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 17, 2009
Healthcare provisions scaled back in stimulus bill, By Jennifer Lubell, Modern Healthcare, February, 07, 2009
Medicaid recoveries total more than $17 million, The Topeka Capital-Journal, February 04, 2009
County and prison officials ask for Medicaid program change, By KHI News Service, February 03, 2009
KHPA agrees to study nursing home 'bed tax', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 20, 2009
SRS: Rescission will hurt needy, disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 16, 2009

Medicare
Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny, By Alex Berenson, New York Times, February 10, 2010
Little progress seen against health insurance fraud, By Brad Heath, USA TODAY, January 28, 2010
Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims,By Hope Yen,The Associated Press, November 15, 2009
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts November 15, 2009: Think Carefully about Coverage and Options, By the Center for Medicare Advocacy, November 12, 2009
Medicare Drug Planners Now Lobbyists, With Billions at Stake, By Olga Pierce, ProPublica, October 20, 2009
Seniors Worry As Medicare Advantage Is Threatened, By Greg Allen, National Public Radio, October 01, 2009
Social Security Struggles With Disability Backlog, By Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio, August 31, 2009
OIG Audits Find More Providers Overcharging Medicare, By Cheryl Clark, HealthLeaders Media, August 19, 2009
Medicare overpaid millions for pressure ulcer prevention devices in 2007, report finds, From McKnight's Long-term Care News, August 10, 2009
Obama Eyes The Purse Strings for Medicare, By Shailagh Murray, The Washington Post, Thursday, July 16, 2009
Medicare is slow to collect its money, By David Goldstein, The Kansas City Star, July 13, 2009
CMS Starts Instruction on DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for Fall, By Astrid Fiano, DOTmed.com, June 01, 2009
Medicare shortage could be billions, By David Goldstein, The Kansas City Star, February 01, 2009

Mental Health Issues
Parity Law Expands Mental Health Access, By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health News, March 02, 2010
Seniors' mental health needs often unmet, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 16, 2010
Sen. adopts change on mentally ill, By Associated Press, February 16, 2010
Law enforcement officials urged to train for dealing with the mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 01, 2010
MediKan, GA cuts take toll on mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 31, 2009
Committee hears mental health parity bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 03, 2009

Olmstead Decision
New hope for Illinois’ mentally ill nursing-home residents, By David Jackson and Gary Marx, Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2010
Advocate: State is 'dangerously close' to being sued, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 26, 2010
National cross-disability, disability-led coalition releases agenda that includes CCA!, By the ADAPT Community, February 23, 2010

Prescription Drugs
More Children and Working-Age Americans Go Without Prescribed Drugs Because of Cost, From the Center for Studying Health System Change, January 22, 2009

Outdoor Recreation/Travel
Topekan trains for boccia event, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capitol-Journal, March 14, 2010

State/Local Issues
Seclusion and Restraint Bill Passes House, From Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), March 03, 2010
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns joins national campaign to promote hiring people with disabilities, From the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, February 26, 2010
KC likely to turn on digital TV earlier, By Aaron Barnhart, The Kansas City Star, February 06, 2009

Technology

Transportation
Public Forum on the Future of Community Transportation, From Topekans in Support of Public Transporation, March 2010
Senate OKs Topeka transit bill, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 03, 2010
MTA changes take effect, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 02, 2010
Bus passes offered in January, By the Topeka Capital Journal, December 22, 2009
More funding urged for TMTA, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 02, 2009
TMTA postpones route changes, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 24, 2009
TMTA budget shortfall looming, By Mike Hall, The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 16, 2009
Promising Practices and Solutions in Accessible Transportation: Service Animals and Public Transportation, From Easter Seals Project Action, November 2009
Free bus passes available, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 29, 2009
TMTA settles on service changes, By Corey Jones, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 28, 2009
Bus service moves discussed, By Tim Hrencher, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 09, 2009
Organization offers bus passes, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, October 08, 2009
TMTA considers route changes, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 28, 2009
Public addresses transit board, By Ann Marie Bush, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 25, 2009
TMTA needs help, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, August 21, 2009
Bus service board meets Monday, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, August 20, 2009
KHPA selects its first Medicaid transportation broker, By KHI News Service, August 10, 2009
Council to consider cuts, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 09, 2009
TMTA opposes rate increase, By Tim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital-Journal, August 04, 2009
TMTA official: Budget 'bare-bone', By Ann Marie Bush, The Topeka Capital-Journal, July 31, 2009
Archer questions transit request, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 17, 2009
TMTA drives home its case, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 14, 2009
Red Cross to cut transportation, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 12, 2009
CALL City Council & Tell them we need them to do everything they can to preserve the current bus service!, From Topekans in Support of Public Transit, June 24, 2009
TMTA wants higher mill levy, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 23, 2009
Group met just hours before TMTA board, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 23, 2009
Group to fight Sunday bus cuts, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 19, 2009
Cuts in transit service nearing, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 16, 2009
Sunday bus service saved again, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 18, 2009
TMTA to use most of tax hike, ByTim Hrenchir, The Topeka Capital Journal, May 14, 2009
City Council approves mill levy cap increase, By Gina Terlizzi for ABC Channel 9 News, May 12, 2009
Council discusses TMTA's woes, By the Topeka Capital Journal, May 11, 2009
TMTA accepts analysis offer, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 07, 2009
Participate: Barriers to Wheeled Mobility Users in the Community Survey, From the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, April 8, 2009
City asked to aid bus agency, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 22, 2009
Bus services extended, for now, From KSNT TV 27 News, April 21, 2009
No action on bus agency,By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka-Capitol Journal, March 31, 2009
Bus board needs city's help, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 27, 2009
City hears from transit riders, KTKA TV 49 News, March 24, 2009
Topeka Transit: Ideas welcome, The Topeka Capitol-Journal, March 04, 2009
Transit CEO airs funding frustration, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 02, 2009
Topeka Transit Changes Cause Riders Consternation, By Brian Quick, WIBW TV 13 News, February 24, 2009
Few solutions for transit problem, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 24, 2009
Topeka Transit riders eye service loss, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February, 23, 2009
Bus company in for rough ride, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February, 22, 2009
Agency hopes money for 8 new buses remains, By James Carlson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 06, 2009
Topeka Transit alters routes, ends services, By Mike Hall, The Topeka Capital-Journal, January 28, 2009

Veterans
VA and DoD Announce Disability Evaluation System Pilot Expansion, From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, November 17, 2009

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