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United Cerebral Palsy Statement on Spector vs. Norwegian Cruise Line
WASHINGTON, June 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Stephen Bennett, president and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, on Spector vs. Norwegian Cruise Line:
"Today, by a 6-to-3 majority, the Supreme Court affirmed the vision of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that a nation should not separate its citizens with disabilities from society.
"The Court's opinion in Spector vs. Norwegian Cruise Line makes clear that the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that requires public accommodations be accessible to people with disabilities, applies to all foreign-flag cruise ships.
"The architects of the ADA endorsed provisions that require all places of public life to be accessible to Americans with disabilities. Clearly, their intent was to ensure that citizens with disabilities were not just able to access public services that make life possible, but places that make life worthwhile.
"While Justice Kennedy's majority opinion creates a large loophole by limiting modifications so as not to create too much international discord or disruption of a ship's internal affairs, the decision is a clear victory for the disability community and the ADA.
"We are heartened that the Court, today and last year in Tennessee vs. Lane, has changed course from its 15 year history of slowly eroding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Further, we applaud the administration's support in affirming the aspirations of Americans with disabilities."
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About United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation's leading organizations serving and advocating for the more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral palsy. Through its nationwide network, United Cerebral Palsy offers services to individuals, families and communities such as job training and placement, physical therapy, individual and family support, early intervention, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, and instruction on how to use technology to perform everyday tasks. For more information, visit http://www.ucp.org or call 800-872-5827.
Contact: Jim Baker of United Cerebral Palsy, 202-973-7114 or jbaker@ucp.org
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Harley raffle to help people with CP
June 10, 2005 - The Harley Davidson dealership in Brighton is donating an $11,000 motorcycle to be raffled off Saturday on behalf of United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan, a non-profit association for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Tickets are $20 each. The agency expects proceeds of approximately $50,000.
A Brighton-based chiropractor and a massage therapist will team up Saturday to benefit LACASA. Chiropractor Anthony Arena and massage therapist Linda Blyth will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from evaluations and chair massages between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to the non-profit organization. Evaluation and chair massages will cost $10 each. The services are available at the Arena Spinal Clinic, 10291 E. Grand River Ave.
New Hampshire is best state for disabled on Medicaid
February 22, 2006 - WASHINGTON --New Hampshire is the top-performing state in offering Medicaid services to people with disabilities, according to a survey done by a national group.
United Cerebral Palsy, based in Washington, D.C., said the state scored highest in various categories such as coverage and eligibility, home and community-based services, reaching those in need, and cost efficiency.
Three other northeastern states, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont, were ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
United Cerebral Palsy, along with a nationwide network of affiliates, provides services to people with disabilities such as housing, therapy, family support, community living and employment assistance.
Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen said Wednesday his department "as well as our area agency system has focused on quality, efficiency and the delivery of consumer-directed services" and the Legislature repeatedly has "shown its steadfast commitment to improving services for the disabled."
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