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Early Notification of Monthly Disability Call
12/22/2011 -
We're once again resuming our monthly disability calls. In order to help keep you more informed, we host these monthly calls to update you on various disability issues as well as to introduce you to persons who work on disability issues in the Federal government. | Read about Early Notification of Monthly Disability Call
Historic Step Forward
12/9/2011
-Dear Friends:
Today we made history at the Department of Labor. This morning, OFCCP proposed a new rule to strengthen the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and subcontractors to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities.
HHS Announces New, Refined Survey Standards to Examine, Help Eliminate Differences in Care Based on Race, Ethnicity, Sex, Primary Language, or Disability
10/31/2011
In accordance with section 4302 of the Affordable Care Act, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released new data collection tools in an effort to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health, made the announcement earlier today at the American Public Health Association Conference.
Read about new Refined Survey StandardsPlease note that the press release announcing our proposed rule is available online in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hmong and Laotian. You can find those items and much more at www.dol.gov/ofccp/503
Presidential Proclaimation: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, October 2011
10/31/2011
- Utilizing the talents of all Americans is essential for our Nation to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the skills that people with disabilities bring to our workforce, and we rededicate ourselves to improving employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors for those living with disabilities. | Read President Barack Obama's Full Proclamation|APA Spotlight: Interview with Daphne Kwok, Executive Director of Asian & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California
9/22/011
-APIDCA Director Daphne Kwok is interviewed by 8Asians, a blog about Asian American issues | Read the Daphne Kwok interview on 8 Asains.com."What's Your Story?" Video Challenge
8/24/2011 -
Greetings Friends,
There is nothing more powerful than the stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Our stories define who we are, and they reflect our impact on the community around us. At the White House Initiative on AAPIs, we seek to amplify these voices nationally. We are pleased to announce the first ever White House Initiative Video Challenge, called “What’s Your Story?”
We’re calling on you to produce a video, up to three minutes long, telling us who you are and how you have impacted those around you. In your video, answer the questions: How have your unique experiences shaped who you are today? And in what ways are you making a difference in your community? Everyone is welcomed to participate.
Read more about the "What's Your Story?" Video Challenge
Affordable Care Act to improve data collection, reduce health disparities
6/29/2011 -Olmstead Champion Meets the President
6/22/2011 - The memories of living in institutional settings since the age of 13 will always be with Lois Curtis even though her life today is beyond what she ever could have imagined when she made the first of many brave phone calls to my office at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society saying, “I want to get out!” The journey (and struggle) from that day includes an historic Supreme Court decision, a home of her own and a successful career as an artist. And now, a meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office as we observe the 12th anniversary of the Olmstead decision. | Read more about Olmstead Champion meeting President Obama.
Jean Lin Speaks at 8th Annual Disability Capitol Action Day Rally at State Capitol
5/25/2011 - APIDC Outreach Coordinator Jean Lin rallied disability activists, community leaders, legislators and supporters on May 25 on the West Steps of the State Capitol. The rally was to demand a fair and balanced state budget and not to be balancing the budget on the needs of the disability community. "Our Voices – Our Choices – Our Lives – Our Vote" was the chant and theme of the day. | Read more about Jean Lin's Speech | Download MS Word Version of speech.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Launches EyeNote™App to Help the Blind and Visually Impaired Denominate US Currency
5/17/2011 - The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has developed a free downloadable application (app) to assist the blind and visually impaired denominate US currency. The app is called EyeNote™.| Read more about Eyenote application.
Jean Lin Testimony to California Department of Rehabilitation DOR) on the Proposed 2012 State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supported Employment Services
5/12/2011 - On May 12, Jean Lin, APIDC Outreach Coordinator, provided public testimony to the California Department of Rehabilitation at a hearing held in Berkeley. Asian Community Mental Health Services was the other AAPI organization to participate. Read Jean Lins' testimony.
APIDC Attends Meeting with Secretary of Health & Human Services Sibelius
3/9/2011 - On March 9, 2011 APIDC Executive Director Daphne Kwok along with Asian American & Pacific Islander stakeholder groups met with Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sibelius, Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health and Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. The meeting discussed HHS’s priorities regarding the AAPI communities. Daphne had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Koh to discuss the work of APIDC
Read about APIDC meeting with Kathleen Sibelius
Daphne Kwok Appointed To Chair President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
7/26/2010 - On Monday, July 26, 2010, President Obama appointed Daphne Kwok of San Francisco, Calif. as Chair of his Advisory Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
